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Tannery
I tan different types of skin such as moose, reindeer, goat, sheep, beaver, ostrich, and fish.
The skins are tanned with simple tools and techniques that I have learned while visiting cultures
where skins and furs are still cured using old methods.
I  use various natural tanning substances such as bark, oil, urine, smoke and alum.
During the last years I have spent much time developing techniques to tan fish skin.
From these I produce products such as dresses, hats, vests, belts and bags.
I have given out two books, conduct courses, and give lectures in tanning with traditional techniques.
Photo:Susanne Costelius
Photo:Susanne Costelius
                                                                                         Tannery


keps     balte     vaska
 Cap made from pike-              Belt made from salmon- and                            Bag made from trout- and reindeer                                                                                 reindeer skin.                           sheep skin.                                                         skin.