Wrapping them up . .

I like to give each of my customers a unique tailored service. Each pair of shoes requires undivided care and attention to detail. In the finishing process I apply several layers of protective polish and carefully tie the laces into a perfect bow before carefully wrapping them in tissue paper to send them off to their new home with wishes of luck and the hope that they will see faraway places and do good things. Below is a pair of lime green, soft Italian leather brogues with rolled edges, fully lined in soft, black suede, finished with yellow stitching made for a very special customer who is walking through 5 different countries including Amsterdam and France.

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Handmade Leather Wallets

Handmade and photographed by Ruth Emily Davey
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Recycled Leather Shandals

Despite doing my best to always use as much of each hide as possible I constantly have offcuts of leather so I made these patchwork shandals from a mixture of burgundy and deep brown leathers all linked together with a deep burgundy stitching and brass buckles.

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If you have the choice, why not go for it?

Sometimes, just sometimes, a customer comes along and uses the colour palate to its full potential. My Customer, Conchita got very excited in being able to live out her dream of commissioning mirror image footwear in her two favourite colors. So here are her finished pair of lime green and deep purple lace up shandals complete with matching opposite stitching and laces, the uppers have rolled edges and are fully lined in soft biscuit suede. 

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A Pivotal Moment for a Shoemaker

I finally had my very first set of lasts made ... I just need to make the shoes to fill them now..

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Handmade In Britain Shoes

Here are the pair of shoes I exhibited in the Handmade In Britain show 2011. Soft grey Italian Leather uppers with light grey and charcoal Brogue Toe Caps and white eyelets. ... With Union Jack laces.
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'Year in a Creative Unit' Competition 2011

I am delighted to have been chosen to spend a year in a creative unit designed by Thomas Heatherwick within the Aberystwyth Art Centre beginning in September.

It will be a wonderful opportunity to develop my business within a community of other artists and within the Arts Centre itself in a large bright white space after making all my shoes from a 12ft garden shed !

http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ccs/unit/
http://aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/
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Handmade in Britain Book Launch 2011

The book is created to support the resurgence of interest in high quality, handmade British designs and crafts. It features 90 contemporary British designer- makers who represent some of the talented artists working in Britain today.
In these days of mass produced objects where people have become strangers to the process of making, it is comforting to know that there are still craftspeople working by hand and creating wonderful, unique products such as jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture and other crafts.  Many draw their inspiration from nature and the world around them, each has a unique approach to their work and the area they have chosen to specialize in. - Piyush Suri
The launch of the book will coincide with the annual Show at Chelsea Old Town Hall in October with a private view evening of the selected designer-makers work on 27th October 2011.
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http://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/ 

The YOGA Show 28th, 29th & 30th October 2011 London | Olympia

I will be exhibiting my shoes for all three days so if you are interested  come and spend a day or three at the yoga show and get a free personal shoe fitting.
http://www.theyogashow.co.uk/london/home.php
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Antonio Ruocco of Da Constanzo

I went to visit a very special shoemaker on the isle of Capri - Antonio Ruocco.
Since Roman times, strappy sandals have been the symbol of Capri. Antonio is continuing the ancient techniques and tradition of sandalmaking passed down from his father, Costanzo, using the very same tools and leather suppliers from Tuscany. You can see the photograph of Costanzo on the wall behind his workbench overseeing each pair being made!    Ispirazione!

Rupert the Bear Shoes

Shoes made in a thick tan leather, fully lined in thick suede with checkered fabric quarters woven by Lawrence and Foster with matching hat.

Western Mail, Sole Survivor!

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/style-and-shopping-in-wales/2011/08/12/shoemaker-ruth-emily-davey-wins-top-award-91466-29221585/

Crafts Magazine Feature

Design Wales Forum

http://www.designwalesforum.org/blog/item/id/ruth-emily-davey-shoes