Store Policies, Leather Care and What is veg-tanned?

 

  • Shop Listings are ready-to-ship, unless specified as a made-to-order piece. Regular processing times for ready-to-ship products are 1-2 business days and shipped via USPS Express Mail (usually 2-3 days transit time for lower 48). Rush Overnight Shipping is not available. Please contact us for any Made-to-Order items for an accurate turn-time estimate.

  • Shipping to all 50 states including U.S. Military bases in Europe, Pacific and the Americas. No other International shipping.

  • Custom Orders are happily considered! Please contact us with your special requests and bespoke orders. A minimum order amount of $950 will be required for all custom work. This includes requests for different colors, leathers or design elements than what is shown in a product listing or unlisted designs from our IG page. A written estimate from the artist is required before a custom order can be placed. No returns or refunds are accepted for custom orders.

  • Returns or Exchanges are not available for our handmade goods. Please contact us right away with any concerns and we will do everything possible to make it right.

  • Refunds may be given for damage due to shipping. All of our packages include insurance for damage. Please contact us right away upon receipt of your handmade item with photos and proof of purchase as soon as possible. We are not responsible for packages shipped to undeliverable addresses or lost in the mail.

 

About Leather and Leather Care

All our finished products get a treatment of Smiths Leather Balm before they leave the shop! All of our handmade goods are made from full-grain, cowhide leather, which is a natural product that may have color variations and hide markings. We recommend to store your unique leather piece in a cloth bag, like a pillowcase, and never in plastic! Treat your leather from time to time with a conditioner like Smith’s to keep the finish looking fabulous!

 

What is Veg-tanned leather?

Vegetable-tanned leather is processed with natural tannins such as seeds or bark, is a slower process of tanning and the oldest, performed by skilled artisans. The resulting leather will be firmer, have a silkier feel and will develop a darker, softer patina over time. Most important of all, the vegetable-tanned process of tanning is more environmentally friendly. All of Sunshine & Rain’s products are proudly made of full-grain, veg-tanned leather.

 

Find out more about the Consortium of Vegetable Tanned Leather Tanneries in Tuscany, Italy.