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Rachel Blake

Rachel Blake

Fine ArtSOMER STORE

Skills

Fashion Design

Practice

Fashion design, Pattern Cutting, Traditional Leathercraft Techniques

Artist Statement

Rachel began her career in fashion after studying Fashion Design in Manchester and Creative Pattern Cutting at Central Saint Martins. She later founded Shrew, designing and handcrafting minimalist leather bags, accessories and homewares in vegetable-tanned leather, exploring geometry, proportion, and functional form. Her practice is rooted in sustainability, creating considered pieces designed for longevity and responsible use.

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