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I make leather gifts and accessories, here in my little studio in Surrey.

• I liked the idea of keeping the name ‘Parkin’ as my business name, as my sister and I are the last two remaining Parkins.

• I have a degree in Multimedia Textiles, where I discovered my love of leather and fabrics. I loved working with fabrics that didn't fray.

• I used to work in a silk shop in Soho where I had Wednesdays off. Not many of my friends were around on a Wednesday, so I decided to make the most of the spare time and started using the silk from the shop and leather (impulse purchases) to make make-up bags.

• In 2010 I got discovered by @notonthehighstreet at a little stall I was holding at Angel Art Market.

• After joining Notonthehighstreet, the orders starting coming in thick and fast, so I had to quit my day job to work on the business full-time.

• My business name was Joanna Parkin, but once I got married I wanted to incorporate my new name too, so I ditched the ‘Joanna’ as I wanted to appeal to both men and women.

• I have two lunatic children, so its very challenging to juggle the two of them with work - please bear with me :)

• I miss working full-time, but at the same time I love the flexibility of working and looking after my two little monkeys.

• I hate having my photo taken so found this ‘shoot’ (above) excruciating!

• I have recently been making coasters for various pubs, restaurants and private members clubs with the clients logo on. I love making these.

I make cufflinks to order so if there is a particular combination you can't see on the site please get in touch. If you have a piece of fabric that you would like to match to a kilt/bridesmaid's dress, groom's tie or anything please get in touch.

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