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April 24, 2025

My self-taught journey as a designer and leatherworker

Welcome to my first post on the LAMA’s good leather blog! I’m Dani, a neuroqueer Afro-Latina who traded Santiago for Berlin and found myself perpetually covered in leather dust along the way. Join me to find out my story, the updates, and everything in between; being a migrant, a self-taught leather worker, my struggles and wins during this crazy journey that has lasted almost 10 years (and counting!).

Look back on LAMA's creative roots

May 8, 2025

A feature in the french press from my days living in a tree house in Normandy!

Hey everyone! Throwing it back to my time in beautiful Normandy, France! ?? Remember that little treehouse workshop? Well, I was so honoured to have LAMA Leather Goods featured by the amazing Ouest France back then!

New Line of Pet Accessories:

August 6, 2025

The Perfect Handmade Leather Dog Harness & Leash

I’ve been making pet accessories for a while now, but I’ll be honest – I was never completely satisfied with what I was creating. Something was missing. After months of research, testing, and countless dog walks as a sitter here in Berlin, I finally cracked the code on what I believe is the perfect line of pet accessories. Here’s what changed everything for me.

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