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Ashley Clarke England

Heritage Leather Washbag: Pittards Moorland Edition

Heritage Leather Washbag: Pittards Moorland Edition

£275.00 GBP
£275.00 GBP
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A smart and spacious wash bag, handcrafted in Lincolnshire from top quality British materials. Created entirely by hand, using age-old leatherworking techniques. Made to order – I will be producing a limited run of these pieces.

Premium features

  • 100% leather throughout
  • 4mm thick bridle leather handle and base
  • Solid brass hardware throughout
  • Internal accessory tabs with eyelets to keep valuables secure
  • Designed to carry a shaving kit and toiletries, tools or accessories

Dimensions

  • Width 25cm (9.8”)
  • Height 15cm (5.9”)
  • Depth 15cm (5.9”)

Product care

I make my products to stand the test of time. This wash bag is crafted from a durable, natural leather which will only look better with age.

However, you can give your wash bag some extra TLC by:

  • Wiping any dirt from the surface of the leather with a damp cloth.
  • Buffing out small scruffs or scratches from wear using a cotton cloth. This brings the natural oils to the surface of the leather.
  • Feeding the leather with Original Sedgwick Leathercare to protect and replenish the natural oils in the hide. Please note that this product will slightly darken the colour of the leather permanently.

Made to order

Each leather washbag is handmade to order in my workshop, using traditional techniques. It takes three weeks to craft a washbag, from the point of order to shipping.

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Simple, smart and spacious, this wash bag is a first for Ashley Clarke England, completing the Heritage collection. A new design for my first limited range. I’ll be producing only a handful of wash bags in this last-of-its-kind leather.

I’ve poured the same level of detail into this small but mighty leather product, as I would any of my pieces. The Heritage washbag is 100% leather. It’s unlined and features fully leather-bound seams for durability and ease of care.

The Heritage washbag has hand dyed edges, logo embossed details and a bridle leather handle. I’ve even added a nod to my leatherworking roots in the design of the sturdy bridle leather base, which is shaped like a falconry lure.

Forget fiddly compartments, this wash bag comprises of one streamlined space for maximum functionality. Attach your valuables to the internal accessory tab eyelets for added security.

Designed to stand the test of time, the Heritage washbag is crafted using reliable materials to endure everyday use. Fill yours with toiletries for freshening up on the go, pack it with tools for a working day away or proudly carry your rifle cartridges during a weekend of outdoor sports.

Designed, cut and sewn by hand in my Lincolnshire workshop using traditional techniques.

Closeup image of pittards moorland leather

Created from Britain’s best materials

Over the years I’ve forged friendships with traditional tanneries around Britain. I sourced this leather at Pittards in Yeovil, Somerset. Sadly, this world-famous tannery closed its doors in 2023 – a major loss for British manufacturing.

This leather really has a life of its own, it’s rugged and natural with a full grain and plenty of character. My favourite thing about full grain leather is that you can see the animal’s story – a tiny scar from a barbed wire fence or a mark from an insect bite.

The washbag handle and base are cut from bridle leather, which as the name suggests, is traditionally used for horse tack. I purchased this bridle leather from J & E Sedgwick, who are renowned for their superbly strong and hard-wearing leather.

I’ve finished the Heritage washbag with solid brass hardware, which won’t rust. These finishings are produced by Abbey England, Britain’s last remaining traditional brass foundry.

Leather on a manual folding machine

Designed for lifetimes and legacy

With each and every Ashley Clarke England piece, heritage-style meets heavy duty. I design my leather goods to last a lifetime and to improve with age.

I select sturdy leathers that hold their own and favour hides that take on more character in time. The leather I handpicked for this wash bag strikes that ideal balance.

Growing up in the Lincolnshire countryside, flying hawks with my dad, has influenced my material choices and product designs. I prefer natural leathers that look better for a few scuffs and scratches, and solid brass details that are durable and rust-proof.

I encourage you to embrace the signs of everyday use that your wash bag will accumulate in time. I’ve designed this bag to tell your story for years to come and one day, I hope you’ll pass it down to the next generation of your family, who will treasure your well-loved travel companion.

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Ashley Clarke sewing on a sewing machine

Made in England

Each wash bag is made from start to finish in my workshop in Grantham, England. I design my patterns using an age-old method, drawn by hand with pencil and pattern card, and cut with a scalpel.

I physically mock up each new design in leather, there’s no use of CAD in this process, everything is done by hand.

My cutting knives are made bespoke for each product that I produce. Workshop visitors are often surprised that some of these knives look a bit like pastry cutters.

Every wash bag is sewn using my trusty sewing machines and finished with my own two hands, whether that’s hand dying an edging detail or constructing a zip fastening. This is how leather has been worked for centuries.

I make limited ranges of premium leather goods, using trustworthy, traditional techniques.

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