Made-to-order
What leathers do you use?
All made-to-order footwear and bags are made using premium leather hides from gold-rated Italian tanneries.
I work with a deliberately limited palette, colours chosen for longevity and ease of wear over many years. A high-quality pair of handmade shoes is designed to last well over a decade, bags potentially a lifetime, and a restrained colour choice supports that longevity.
The current swatch includes: black, coffee, oak, tawny, moss, plum, and indigo. Additionally rosy pink, sand and mermaid are available.
A lighter-weight oak bark tanned leather is used for decorative elements, chosen to correspond with the main leather colour.
Who makes the shoes, boots and bags?
All Dulcie May footwear and bags are designed and made by me, Ren, in my woodland studio. I have been making shoes, boots, and bags for decades, working entirely by hand using vintage sewing machines and traditional techniques.
How long before delivery?
Made-to-order bags are dispatched within 6 weeks, footwear up to 10 weeks.
Tracking details are provided at the time of dispatch.
UK orders are fully insured. International orders are insured up to a value of £250 only.
In the event of damage or loss, please contact the postal service directly using the tracking information provided. Damaged parcels must be photographed before opening, with packaging retained, in order to make a claim.
Can I return my order?
All made-to-order footwear and bags are final sale and non-refundable. Each item is made specifically for you, using costly materials and many hours of skilled work.