Still, he has no regrets and sees the benefits of being self-taught.
“Every time I failed, I’d ask myself, ‘How can I improve?’” he said.
“It’s a very small circle, and word spreads fast within niche groups like this,” he said.
He buys leathers directly from a tannery in Singapore or from a supplier.
“Usual crafters use basic alligator and calf, but I love trying out different materials such as beaver tail, special effect lizards, stingray, sharkskin and tilapia fish.
Persons:
I’d, ”, “, Chuah, —, I’ll, leathers
Locations:
Singapore, Paya