Layers of vibrant leather

Tiina loves colourful leather
She is a designer who likes a challenge
She trains apprentices from all over the world

From a young girl dreaming about leather design to a life as a highly skilled leather master, Tiina is passionate both about leather as a material and the designing process. With numerous exhibitions, publications and nominations in her field of expertise, Tiina’s works are colourful and warm like her personality and inspired by nature and modern architecture. For her, the quality of the final product is more important than the quantity and therefore she strongly advises to take time when it comes to creating a timeless piece of design. Tiina welcomes apprentices not only from Estonia, but also from abroad to whom she teaches the traditional and modern techniques of leather design.

Tiina Andron is a master artisan: she began her career in 1996 and she started teaching in 2014

Discover her work

Ipad bag, Andron Colour Mix Collection

Small accessories

Carry bag, Enigma Collection

Tote bag, Nordica Collection

Portfolio Uno

INTERVIEW

I combine classic and modern techniques when working with leather. Techniques like; moulding, wet moulding, perforation, dying, painting, stamping, carving, burning and sewing. I often use techniques such as folio, transfer, UV and laser printing.

Working and creating with my own hands. I find the mind game behind designing a new product exciting! It’s like solving a sudoku and you have to think many steps in advance. Sometimes I even come up with solutions during my sleep.

People usually think that minimalistic design comes easily for a designer. However, in reality it starts with a long and hard thinking process, followed by precise and skilled craft work.

This is something I love to do! For instance, when binding, I use traditional sewing techniques and when decorating the piece, I use modern laser technology. Also, the materials are constantly evolving in a more ecological and modern direction.