Goat hide backpack

Three goat hides that were skinned by Lewis on his expedition to Tanzania in March 2024 -

The hides were tanned using Oak bark that was harvested in December.

The frame is Hazel with a piece of split ash to form the back support

all sown and tied together with a bone antler and sinew (dried tendons from a roe deer)

Natural clothing and textiles ultimately bring us closer to understanding the importance of utilizing every part of the animals the we interact with.