Waitressing by night to finance her own store by day, Alya B. Kazakevich, handcrafts leather shoes, bags and belts. The twenty-eight year old entrepreneur hand tans leather with vegetable dye and assembles each piece herself with diligence and attention to detail. Custom ordered and hand-made, each piece takes two weeks to make. The final products are simple and timeless with a raw leather finish in a variety of shades.

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Prices range from $95 to $125 for belts; $275 and up for bags; and $375 to $425 for sandals and shoes.
105 Henry Street, New York