点评:Popped into SkyeSkynes, the only working tannery in Scotland (and I believe only one of two in UK). One of the staff joined us as we peered into the open tannery. An old building with old equipment, doing an age old process by hand, and doing it naturally (without chemicals). She gave us a “tour” (2 rooms) the was so informative. The trade is almost dead and she was so enthusiastic it was riveting to listen to. Their small shop above the tannery has so fine samples of different sheep skins for purchase. I bought one, I could not resist. The view from the building was incredible, even in the rain. The owner also makes marbled leather using ink and leather that is inspired by the surroundings. These are then meticulously hand produced into bags and wallets. It’s expensive but worth it to support a local trade trying to keep and ancient trade alive.
翻译:我顺道参观了SkyeSkynes——苏格兰唯一仍在运作的制革厂(据我所知,也是英国仅存的两家制革厂之一)。当我们透过窗户窥视着正在运作的制革车间时,一位工作人员加入了我们。这是一座有着古老设备的老建筑,工人们完全依靠手工来完成这一历史悠久的工艺过程,而且全程不使用任何化学制剂。她带我们“参观”了两个房间,讲解内容十分丰富且有趣。这个行业如今几乎已濒临消亡,而她却满怀热情地讲述着一切,听她讲话真是令人着迷。他们在制革厂楼上开了一家小店,里面有各种上乘的羊皮样品供人选购。我实在抵挡不住诱惑,也买下了一块。即便是在雨天,从店里望出去的景色也美得令人惊叹。店主还会以当地的景色为灵感,用墨水和皮革制作出带有纹理图案的皮革。随后,这些皮革会被手工精心制成手提包和钱包。虽然价格不菲,但为了支持这门努力延续千年传统的本土工艺,这钱花得也值。