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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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7 steps to spotting superb leather
Think you could tell the difference between premium quality leather and a less authentic hide or even faux leather? These days, “genuine leather” labels include poor quality, mass-produced leather ...
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Nubuck vs Suede: what's the difference?
If you’ve ever touched nubuck, you might have thought that it felt just like suede. It even looks like suede, so why isn’t it simply suede? At Snakehive, we use top quality nubuck to craft our Vint...
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