The Inside Scoop

IPHONE 15 RUMOURS: WHAT TO ANTICIPATE FROM APPLE AND SNAKEHIVE

Following Apple's successful release of the iPhone 14 series in September, there has been a constant buzz of rumors surrounding the features and design of the upcoming iPhone 15 series. As per thei...

Is Snakehive #sustainable?

In a world where sustainability development is becoming a priority, consumers are more informed and do their independent research, how can Snakehive as a leather goods company claim to be sustainab...

What's in Your Wallet?

A wallet is an item that holds all your important possessions: ‘a store of both identity and value’. As wallet makers, we are very interested in how our customers utilise their wallets and how the ...

Why does Leather Patina?

The Patina impact Patina is often associated with leather, whilst it does also occur on other materials too. But what does it actually mean and why does it occur? Why don’t other materials mature i...

Giving an Imperfectly Perfect Case a chance

Buying a used case to help the planet Living in a world of fast fashion where environmental consciousness is often disregarded, it’s easy to want to do the right thing but also feel lost when buyin...

What makes leather sentimental?

Unpacking our #ItsWhatsInsideThatCounts mantra At Snakehive, our mantra is #ItsWhatsInsideThatCounts. But what does this actually stand for? Generally, we find that leather products tend to hold so...

The Snakehive Guide to Leather Grades

On your next spending spree, notice how not all leather goods look or feel the same. Before making a lasting purchase, it pays to know what you’re investing in. Here, we explain how leather is grad...

The life story of leather

Leather has a long and well-loved life story. From hides to protect from the cold to leather cases to protect mobile phones, it has been lauded over time for its durability and style. Throughout hi...

Why your teapot is the best designed item in your home

Its design is so perfect, you won’t even notice it  “Well, that’s about as useful as a chocolate teapot!”  We’ve all heard that phrase before. And while a chocolate teapot certainly would be a ...

How to give your leather accessories a little love

We want your Snakehive leather accessories to be a bit like George Clooney; ruggedly handsome, entirely unique, and ageing ridiculously well. But they do need some TLC to keep them well-maintained ...