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     John Allcorn has been around leather work for more than 50 years.  At 16 he worked the counter at his Uncle Bill's shoe repair shop in St. Petersburg, Florida and learned the fundamentals of working with the machines and shoes.
     In 1981-82 John lived on the Greek island of Kerkyra (called "Corfu" by the Brits) and was tutored by Master Leather Craftsman Nikos Sakalis.  Mr. Sakalis practiced a style of leather crafting using waxed, braided thread to sew soft leather, a practice unheard of in the United States.  A year later, John was back in Florida and opened his own leather business in Tarpon Springs, Florida.  This business closed in 2000 and John and his wife, Colleen, moved "up north" to Crawfordville, Florida.

     John opened Allcorn Leather in 2018.  In addition to our own leather creations, we also do custom work and repairs.  Call us: 850-766-4562.
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Uncle Bill

Nikos Sakalis

Visit Nikos's web page at nikossakalisseminole.com
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ONE-OF-A-KIND:  Noula  $95  Call: 850-766-4562
 ONE-OF-A-KIND:
Allcorn Leather’s One-of-a-Kind creations are absolutely unique; you will NEVER see another one like the one you buy.  These creations are COMPLETELY hand sewn.  I start with a pattern I have and make the basic creation.   After that, the remainder of the work is based solely on inspiration.  I have been making similar bags for more than 40 years.
I hope you will enjoy all my One-of-a-Kinds. If you have a special request or suggestion, let me know; you can be my inspiration.
 THE BOX:
          The basic pattern for this box is called Noula (see background below).  The box is 5½” square and 4” tall.  It is completely lined with goat skin which extends to the outside maintaining its natural edge.  The inside of the lid is also lined; the top has a hole with a “puff” of goat skin trying to escape!  The box is dyed with three shades of brown.  It is finished off with a couple coats of leather balm and wax.
 BACKGROUND:
          Noula is a heroine of Greece.  Okay, maybe not, but she is a dear friend I’ve known for more than 50 years.  She’s just a little bit crazy (hence “dear friend”).



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