Leather Arts & Crafts Moto
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Leather Arts & Crafts MOTO is a footwear brand established in 1971 in Japan. The company operates from Tokyo.
About
Leather Arts & Crafts MOTO is a footwear brand established in 1971 in Japan. The company operates from Tokyo.
History
Hideo Motoike, a sculptor, founded Leather Arts & Crafts MOTO in 1971 as a business focused on leather goods. In 1996, Sakuto Motoike, the founder's son, launched Leather & Silver MOTO, which expanded the product lineup to include a wider range of leather items. The MOTOR brand debuted in 2011, marking a shift towards a "Working Man's Garage" theme in its offerings.
Manufacturing
Leather Arts & Crafts MOTO produces its goods in Tokyo, Japan. The company is known for making leather items by hand.
Construction and materials
The brand uses Japanese vegetable-tanned calfskin for many of its products. Some pieces feature hand-painted leather.
Products
Leather Arts & Crafts MOTO produces several styles of leather footwear in Tokyo. The company offers chukka boots made of camel leather in dark brown and white. The brand released hand-dyed cordovan plain-toe lace-up shoes in the 2015 Autumn and Winter collection. Leather wallets, bags, and belts are also part of the company's product range.
