Jo's Gentle Craft

Hi, I’m Jo—the hands behind Jo’s Gentle Craft.I make each leather piece slowly, one at a time, embracing the natural grains, marks, and little imperfections that make the leather piece unique.Many of my designs are inspired by small moments in my daily life, the people I meet, conversations I have, and sometimes just ideas that come to me when I’m alone.I like observing, feeling, and turning those thoughts into something you can hold and use.

"A quiet afternoon, warm sunlight, flowers on the table, leather that ages beautifully."

For me, leather crafting is a calm process. I don’t rush it. I enjoy taking the time to shape something meaningful with my hands — I love knowing that what I make will someday become part of someone’s everyday life, or a meaningful gift for someone they care about.

Jo

Olivia A6 Leather Notebook

Meet Olivia — a timeless leather notebook made for gentle and curious souls.Olivia is designed to age beautifully with you. The elastic closure keeps your inserts secure while allowing the leather to soften and develop a rich patina over time.“Olivia is made for those who still believe in writing things down.”

Features
-Genuine leather, hand-finished
-A6 size (fits standard A6 inserts)
-Elastic band closure
-Develops natural patina over time
-Slim, lightweight, travel-friendly
-Made in small batches with careDimensions
-Fits standard A6 inserts (10.5 × 14.8 cm)Care
-Condition occasionally with leather lotion to keep Olivia soft and beautiful.“Make Olivia uniquely yours with embossed Initials"MYR 180.00 - without embossing
MYR 15.00 - embossing initials

Elina Classic Leather Pouch

The Elina Classic Pouch is a firm, structured leather piece handcrafted from candied vegetable-tanned leather.This pouch is made to carry your small everyday essentials — pens, makeup, tools, or little items that follow you through the day.Dimensions
- Length:19 cm
- Height: 7 cm
- Width: 1 cmCare
-Condition occasionally with leather lotion to keep Elina soft and beautiful.MYR 80.00

This piece began with a customer's request.

A customer came to me with a simple request:
"I need three card slots."So I made this piece around her needs.The layered flip construction allows three separate card compartments to be housed within a compact profile. Each section opens naturally, making it easy to reach the card.Three card slots.
A flip-layer construction.
Made by hand.
Made for everyday use.

A piece created entirely from imagination.

A leather ring box that came entirely from imagination — no prototype, no pattern, just curiosity, problem-solving, and trust in the process.I made it for a friend's engagement, and perhaps that's why I wanted it to feel personal from the very beginning.There were moments when I wasn't sure if this idea would work, but it's all part of the leather making. Curiosity and craftsmanship.What sits before you now is more than a ring box.It is a collection of decisions, mistakes, discoveries, and small victories stitched together by hand.

Jo

Anna Leather Luggage Tag

The Anna Leather Luggage Tag is a handcrafted travel companion made from vegetable-tanned leather, designed to age beautifully with every journey.Stitched by hand, this tag is created to hold your travel identity with elegance. The adjustable leather strap and solid brass buckle secure it gently to your luggage, while the front flap keeps your personal details protected yet accessible.A small piece, made with care — meant to travel far and gather stories along the way.

Features
-Handcrafted from vegetable-tanned leather
-Adjustable leather strap with solid brass buckle
-Protective front flap for personal details
-Minimal, rustic, and timeless design
-Develops a rich patina with use and travelCare
-Condition occasionally with leather lotion to keep Elina soft and beautiful.MYR 80.00

Benjamin Pen Leather Sleeve

The Benjamin Pen Leather Sleeve is a leather piece handcrafted from vegetable-tanned leather, created to hold and protect a single pen with elegance.Firm yet gentle to the touch, this sleeve is shaped by hand and stitched with care, allowing the leather to curve naturally around your pen.“Make Benjamin uniquely yours with embossed Initials"MYR 59.00 - without embossing
MYR 15.00 - embossing initials