The no-machine man

Braňo came into his craft later in life and is self-taught
All of his products are handcrafted without machine intervention
He uses his study as his workshop

Since his childhood, Braňo Klocáň has had a rich imagination and aesthetic sense, and has shown a tenacious urge to create with his hands.He studied mechanical engineering first, and ventured through diverse artistic realms before reaching leatherwork, from drawing and painting, through to web design and photography, ceramics and graphic printing. Braňo felt that something was still missing. Today he makes leather goods entirely by hand, and has a strong conviction against using any machinery at all. With a keen eye for detail and meticulous precision, he strives for continual improvement. Each piece handcrafted by Braňo is a testimony to patience and reflects his ambition to create artistic pieces with a function.

Braňo Klocáň is an expert artisan: he began his career in 2015

Discover his work

BOZKA and GUSTIN

DOMINO

ROBBO

Various keyrings

MONNA

INTERVIEW

It was a little purse for my daughter and I still have it. It was the first time I tried saddle stitching, and I invented a clasp with no metal components. The edges are unworked because I did not know how to do it at that time. But I loved the idea of making a functional piece of art for everyday use with a few simple hand tools.

I work exclusively with the highest quality materials, without the use of machines. It is in handmade work that the magic of my products is hidden. Thinning leather by hand and saddle stitching are the two most demanding techniques for concentration and patience.

I strive to make genuine and timeless products that are not subject to fashion trends. Products that will serve their owner for many years and that can be inherited by the next generation. With daily usage, each piece acquires its own unique patina and character. Hence, my products age into beauty.

Like most of us, from the internet. But to copy someone is against my beliefs. Rather, I focus on finding small details and functional elements, which I adapt to my aesthetic. I am still trying to find my own signature.