The Product. Enjoy the simplicity of an item that you use every day. Not the immediate glare of an object, but the patina it shows through years of use. This is the most characteristic feature of a timeless object that can trigger a feeling in us. You keep these things, keep them clean, but do not let them become sterile.
This kind of object is the backpack by Leander Angerer, which he crafts by hand in his “Racing Atelier” in Oberammergau. The most important element in backpack # 1 is leather. The back part and the shoulder straps are made of 5.5mm thick cowhide. By wearing, the quiet thick material fits reliably to the wearer. That takes time and patience. The natural material is combined with the high-tech fiber Dyneema® Composite, which is also used for the production of bullet-proof vests.
The interaction of these two materials creates the functional aesthetic of the backpack. The composition is complemented by specially made aluminum fasteners for securing the backpack cords, a thick Riri zipper for the lid compartment and small details such as the loop for attaching a keychain.
The Brand. The Racing Atelier is surrounded by a wild front garden, in which all kinds of herbs and some vegetables are cultivated in a small street in Oberammergau. A discarded carpenter’s workshop serves as a studio and as a home with charming rawness. On the walls of the workshop hang the predecessors of the Rucksack#1 and first designs for future bag and rucksack models. Findings, memories and all sorts of homemade things turn the workplace into an atelier.
Leander and Jakob like the challenge of working, testing, exploring and trying out in a new discipline. Together with his brother Leonhard, Leander found the Racing Atelier years ago. Leander worked most of the time alone in the studio until he and his friend Jakob, a distinguished master saddler, noticed one thing in common: they do everything themselves. Since then Jakob is opening more and more time in the Racing Atelier and together they continue to bring their products to a next level.
JOURNAL. What you might want to know…
The tailor-made suit is still considered the highest-quality and most individual version of the garment. German men’s tailors work in the awareness of covering a particularly wide range of the demands their profession places on them.
Laurenz Stockner’s artisanal work focuses on the production of driven metal bowls. For that he has been taught classic drawing and the art of goldsmithing.
Makers Bible visited the silversmith in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel. We have made a short film about Klaus Lohmeyer’s jewelry label.
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FINDER. Find your maker…
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The Norwegian visionary and artist Erik Nissen Johansen conceived the design of the Hide Hotel using his passion for engaging design and a focus on storytelling. A homey feeling can be found in each of the 47 rooms and public areas.
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The Norwegian visionary and artist Erik Nissen Johansen conceived the design of the Hide Hotel using his passion for engaging design and a focus on storytelling. A homey feeling can be found in each of the 47 rooms and public
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Step into the world of The Rug Company, where a deep-rooted passion for quality, design, craftsmanship, and impeccable service intertwines to create extraordinary works of art for your floors. All rugs are handcrafted in Nepal, using ethical practices.
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Step into the world of The Rug Company, where a deep-rooted passion for quality, design, craftsmanship, and impeccable service intertwines to create extraordinary works of art for your floors. All rugs are handcrafted in Nepal, using ethical practices.
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Lotus Belle tents offer the perfect blend of luxury and durability for various occasions, from beach weddings to glamping. Crafted with durable materials, they boast an ideal weight and texture, while adhering to sustainable practices to minimize ecological impact.
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Lotus Belle tents offer the perfect blend of luxury and durability for various occasions, from beach weddings to glamping. Crafted with durable materials, they boast an ideal weight and texture, while adhering to sustainable practices to minimize ecological impact.
The Makers Georg Agostini and Lorenz Sternbach represent a design language that focuses on their alpine roots and furniture that accompanies its owners through their many changing life stages.
The gold awards for the cheese from Hofkäserei Englhorn alone speak for themselves: “International organic cheese award”, “Italy cheese award”, “World cheese award” and a gold medal at the “Cheese Olympics”. Englhorn’s cows are transported between high and low valley’s to the benefit of the environment.
A family business as it is written in the book. In ours. What we find so great about it: Natural raw materials result in natural products, because nothing is added that nature has not provided anyway.
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