THE LEDGER: YOUR MASTER SOURCING LIST
For deep-dive journals and photographic studies of UK-made icons, visit The Edit. Here in The Ledger you’ll find our ever-expanding directory of UK makers with details on their origins, products and more.
These are short-form entries - distilled intelligence on heritage, provenance and why these brands deserve a place in your collection. As our field research continues, we’ll produce full photographic reviews in The Edit.
MULBERRY - Somerset, England
The Heritage: A rare success story in large-scale UK leatherwork; they operate two significant factories in Somerset, "The Rookery" and "The Willows," where the majority of their core range is still crafted.
The Verdict: A heavy hitter for the Somerset economy. They represent the successful marriage of traditional saddlery techniques with global luxury appeal, proving that UK-made leathercraft can still scale.
Core Products: Luxury leather handbags, briefcases and travel luggage.