Similar to the ancient Asian art of origami, the minimalist products are folded out of just one piece. Unlike many conventional leather products with toxic chrome tanning, Dukta uses pure vegetable tanning agents in Southern Germany. The process is therefore harmless to the environment and living beings. It is dispensed with any use of plastics and adhesives. The few seams are hand-sewn with beeswax-treated linen twine, one of the most robust natural fibers, according to the tried-and-true saddle stitching in Munich. |