The hardworking, no-nonsense people who live in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps that surround Leander Angerer’s Racing Atelier workshop are never far from his mind.
Leander’s backpacks unite old concepts – like the traditional German kraxn frame – with new techniques to thrive in the rugged landscape of Southern Bavaria, but their toughness and usability can be appreciated by mountain-people and city dwellers alike.
Working with metal, cuben sailcloth and tanned leather, Leander constructs each backpack from the ground up. Right down to buckles, toggles and fastenings, the form and purpose of every piece is deconstructed, artfully redesigned and hand-made to achieve a high level of durability, strength and personality.
Leander puts painstaking attention and craftsmanship into every building block to ensure that all Racing Atelier products prove their worth over decades of dependable use in rural Bavaria and beyond.
The Working Artisans’ Club is presented by Huck and O’Neill.
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The Working Artisans’ Club 2014 group show and workshops kick off in Munich, 16-19 October. Find out more here.
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