HAFDE’s artisans regularly receive on the job training from technical experts and visiting clients to develop the necessary skills and methods to produce high quality shoes and leather goods. From learning how to operate new machinery, read technical sheets and produce wedge heels, this expertise means HAFDE’s team are fully capable of producing highly coveted goods that can be developed to meet the requirements of international clients. Most artisans have a technical background or training.

Using careful cutting and sewing skills, HAFDE’s artisans can produce a wide range of shoe styles, including stitched down boots, moccasins, sandals and high-heel shoes. HAFDE’s team are also experts at producing wallets, purses, bags and other leather goods, the durability and originality of which showcases traditional leather craftsmanship.