Oakwood Burn Keyring
· Quality British oak tanned leather
· British made brass fittings
· Hand cut and hand burnished
· Stylish design
· Made in Melrose, Scotland
· Comes gift wrapped in a Scottish made gift box
Dimensions: 105mm (L) x 15mm (W) x30mm (Including the ring)
Made from the same oak tanned leather as my belts, this stylish handmade keyring fits perfectly into any pocket, bag or can be worn on your belt.
The keyring gets it's name from the Oakwood Burn that runs down the Eildon hills in Melrose. A burn in Gaelic means fresh water. I always think of it being similar to a brook. The name of this burn is perfect for my belt as they are made from leather tanned from oak bark.
Find out more about this beautiful leather in my Journal.
Care and attention
The leather may feel a bit stiff at first but it quickly softens and develops a beautiful patina the more you use it. Sometimes you might find a white bloom appears on the surface of the leather this is just some of the natural (fish) oils that the tannery applies to condition the leather. If it’s not been used for a while then the oils come to the surface. If you take a soft cloth and rub the surface the heat will make the oils go back into the leather. If the leather gets wet let it dry out naturally – don’t put it near a heat source like a radiator as this will damage the leather.
