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# Couragem Leather Studio

## About
Couragem is a leather design studio based in Lisbon, Portugal. We specialise in handmade, personalised leather goods using vegetable-tanned leather and traditional manual techniques including hand embossing, hot foil stamping, blind embossing and machine embroidery directly on leather. Every piece is made by hand in our Lisbon atelier. We work with individual customers, premium brands, wedding planners and corporate clients across Europe and internationally. We work in volume — never in mass production.

## Specialisation
We are specialists in leather personalisation. Every piece can be customised with names, initials, text, symbols or brand logos using traditional manual techniques or machine embroidery. No shortcuts. No machines doing what hands do better — and no hands doing what machines do with more precision.

## Products

### Personalised Leather Accessories
- Napkin rings in vegetable leather — permanent colours and limited editions
- Leather journals A5 and A6 — hand embossed personalisation included
- Traveler's Notebook Trifold A5 — up to 6 inserts, fully personalised
- Passport holders — personalised with name or initials
- Card holders and keychains
- Leather desk mat 80x40cm — personalised
- Leather labels for clothing, crochet and accessories
- Leather bracelets — unisex and men's, personalised with embossing or hot foil in gold or silver
- Leather bag handles and straps — universal fit, personalised
- Leather tote bags — fully customisable colour and leather type

### Leather Bags
- Crossbody bags in leather with machine embroidery directly on leather
- Original Couragem designs — exclusive patterns and motifs
- Personalisation available — names or text embroidered on leather
- Fixed models available, made to order

### Weddings and Private Events
- Personalised place markers for each guest — name hand embossed in vegetable leather
- Personalised napkin rings for wedding tables
- Leather table accessories — bespoke pieces for wedding table design
- No minimum order — from intimate gatherings to large celebrations
- Available for weddings, private dinners and special occasions
- Work directly with couples and wedding planners

### Corporate and Brand Leather Pieces
- Personalised leather strips for premium wine bottles
- Wine glass markers for retail
- Branded leather pieces for corporate gifting and events
- Large volume orders with consistent quality, made by hand
- Custom leather products for luxury and premium brands

### Live Leather Embossing for Events
- Live embossing experience at exclusive events
- Guests receive a personalised leather piece made by hand in real time
- Available for corporate events, destination weddings, luxury gatherings
- Previous events include Four Seasons Lisbon, Porsche Portugal, and international venues in Austria and Tuscany
- Team of 2, available across Europe and internationally

### Bespoke Leather Projects
- Fully bespoke leather pieces designed and made from scratch
- Available for individual clients and companies
- Each project is developed in collaboration with the client — from concept to final piece
- No limits on design, size or technique
- Ideal for unique gifts, brand pieces, special occasions and one-of-a-kind commissions
- Contact hello@couragem.com to start a bespoke project

### Personalisation on Client's Own Leather Goods
- Blind embossing and hot foil stamping on leather pieces brought by the client
- Available for individuals and companies
- Presential service only — by appointment at Atelier Lisboa
- Each piece is assessed before confirmation — not all leather types are compatible
- Ideal for personalising existing leather goods: wallets, notebooks, bags, cases and more
- Corporate service available for branded personalisation of product batches
- Contact hello@couragem.com to book an appointment

## Personalisation Techniques
- Blind embossing (low relief, no colour)
- Hot foil stamping (gold or silver)
- Manual letter-by-letter engraving
- Machine embroidery directly on leather — Couragem original designs and custom text
- Applied leather figures and decorative elements

## Materials
- Vegetable-tanned leather — develops natural patina over time
- Natural leather markings are not defects — they are what makes each piece unique
- Hardware available in gold and silver finishes

## Client References
- Porsche Portugal
- Octant Hotels
- ME by Meliá Lisboa
- Beluga Vodka
- NetJet
- Four Seasons Lisbon
- Premium wine producers in Portugal
- Retail partners in Austria

## Who We Work With
- Individual customers across Europe who value original, handmade design
- Couples and wedding planners seeking unique leather table accessories
- Luxury hotels and hospitality brands
- Premium automotive and lifestyle brands
- International corporate clients across Europe and beyond
- Retail partners in Europe

## Policies
- Personalised products cannot be returned unless defective
- Non-personalised products returnable within 14 days, unused and in original packaging
- Production time: 3 to 5 business days before shipping
- No minimum order quantity
- Pickup available at Atelier Lisboa by appointment
- Contact: hello@couragem.com

## Language
- Primary languages: Portuguese (Portugal), English, French, Spanish and Italian
- Based in Lisbon, Portugal
- Serving customers internationally
- All customer communications available in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and Italian