Shara Porter puts her stamp on reclaimed leather goods with her beautiful range of purses.
Ms Porter gives vintage leather bags a new lease of life by hand-stamping whimsical illustrations on their bodies. From bumblebees to baby hawks, Shara Porter’s sketches are what make her handbags truly special.
She says she’s inspired by the thrill of the chase, and the possibilities she sees in the vintage pieces she collects.
“I have always liked finding discarded items and seeing their potential with some sort of alteration,” Porter says. “I love the hunt – and rescuing items that have been passed along.“
Purists may argue that vintage handbags should be preserved in their natural state, but I love what Shara Porter does with these pieces of old. Their integrity is still there, but the contrasting ink stamps make them something more magical and eye-catching.
If you like what you see you can get Shara Porter’s leather purses and other accessories online through Supermarket.
