How do I clean a hand-painted leather bag?

Wipe with a soft dry cloth, spot clean with a barely damp one. Do not soak, do not machine wash. Avoid rubbing the painted areas hard.

Can I wear a Persa London bracelet in the shower?

No. Take bracelets off for swimming, showering and dishwashing. Avoid chlorine and sea water.

What if a hand-painted motif fades?

Email a photo. The studio can rebrush a faded motif for a small fee. Many pieces come back looking better than new.

Can I machine wash the canvas tote?

No. The leather trim will warp. Spot clean only and air dry flat.

How do I store a velvet pouch?

Flat, do not fold, brush the pile in one direction with a soft brush.

Looking after the piece

Care, plainly.

Hand-painted leather, canvas, velvet and braided cuffs. Each material has a small set of rules. Following them keeps the piece looking the way it left the bench.

Painted leather bags

Buckets, crossbodies, shoulders, minis. The paint is sealed after application, but the surface is still a hand-finished one. Treat it gently and it will outlast a season's printed version several times over.

The rule: wipe with a soft dry cloth. Spot clean with a barely damp one. Do not soak. Do not put it in the wash. Do not rub the painted areas hard.

When it rains

Hand-painted leather is not waterproof. A short surprise shower is survivable, longer is not. Dab dry with a soft cloth from the outside in. Stuff the bag with paper and let it dry away from direct heat.

If a mark lands

Most marks lift with a clean dry microfibre. For grease or makeup, a tiny dab of leather conditioner on a cotton bud. Test on the underside first.

If the colour ever wants refreshing

Email us a photo. We can rebrush a faded motif in the studio for a small fee. Some pieces come back looking better than the day they shipped.

Canvas totes

Heavyweight canvas with leather trim handles. The canvas takes life — coffee, hand cream, the school run — and the leather trim adds the limit.

The rule: spot clean only because of the leather. Air dry flat. Do not machine wash, the trim will warp.

For stains

Cold water, soft brush, mild soap on canvas only. Avoid the trim. Pat dry. If a stain is stubborn, get in touch — we have a small kit at the bench for these.

Velvet pouches and presentation

The make-up gold-splash pouch, the engagement box, anything velvet. The pile is what makes velvet look right. The pile is also what marks first.

The rule: brush in one direction with a soft brush. Never wet wash. Keep out of direct sunlight for long periods.

For lint and dust

A soft-bristle brush, gently, in one direction. A lint roller works for the outside but never use it on the embroidered or hand-applied parts.

Bracelets, painted and braided

The painted floral bracelets are sealed but the seal is not chlorine-proof. The braided six-colour cuffs are dyed leather: the colour deepens with wear, which is the point.

The rule: take bracelets off for swimming, showering, washing dishes. Avoid sea water and chlorine. A dry cloth between wears keeps them clean.

The braided ones in particular

The first month, the braid will mark slightly where it sits on the wrist. That is the leather conforming, not damage. After three months it will have the patina of something that is yours.

Storage, between uses

Bags: stuff with the dust cover or clean tissue. Store upright, away from direct sunlight. The cool dark of a wardrobe shelf is ideal.
Bracelets: flat, in a small box or tray. Stacking is fine.
Velvet pouches: flat, do not fold. Folding marks the pile.
Long term: a silica gel packet in the bag during damp months keeps the inside fresh.