A smell, a feel and even a sound, which some people find almost sensual, leather is a material with great character. Some exceptional craftsmen have it so deeply embedded in their souls that they can shape it in spectacular ways. But mastering and working with leather can take years of training, effort and failure. To get a better understanding of this complex craft, we follow three leather lovers, from the first link in the chain to the great masterpieces of leather craftsmanship, from the artisan alone in his workshop to the big leather goods houses.