Peter Ruud
Handmade Leather Goods
ruudwareco.com
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Peter Ruud is a leatherworker based in La Crosse, WI.
My goal is to get pieces into your hands that are beautiful, durable, and useful. This process includes choosing raw materials that are of the highest quality and hand-stitching bold and clean lines for a classic appearance. We want our totes, clutches, and wallets to last you a lifetime.
My mother taught me textiles and how to hunt and gather at estate sales. We would find treasures of wool, velvet, and cottons. She instilled in me that it was important to minimize waste and maximize quality. We sat side by side as she patiently taught me how to sew. My father taught me woodworking and the relationship between the crafter and the craft. One must respect the forest and the trees that give their being for our art. I am to be thankful for what has to give in order for me to take. In May of 2017, we tragically lost our infant daughter. It was in that period of sorrow that I realized in order to process my grief, I needed to relight my passion for creating. Through Eleanor I found the leather craft and feel that she is a part of every piece I create.
ruudwareco.com
Peter Ruud is a leatherworker based in La Crosse, WI.
My goal is to get pieces into your hands that are beautiful, durable, and useful. This process includes choosing raw materials that are of the highest quality and hand-stitching bold and clean lines for a classic appearance. We want our totes, clutches, and wallets to last you a lifetime.
My mother taught me textiles and how to hunt and gather at estate sales. We would find treasures of wool, velvet, and cottons. She instilled in me that it was important to minimize waste and maximize quality. We sat side by side as she patiently taught me how to sew. My father taught me woodworking and the relationship between the crafter and the craft. One must respect the forest and the trees that give their being for our art. I am to be thankful for what has to give in order for me to take. In May of 2017, we tragically lost our infant daughter. It was in that period of sorrow that I realized in order to process my grief, I needed to relight my passion for creating. Through Eleanor I found the leather craft and feel that she is a part of every piece I create.
