Hi, David! Thank you so much for your review! We just wanted to clarify a few things you mentioned in your review.
Our Turkish workshop is proudly showcased across our videos and website, highlighting our in-house craftsmanship. You may see these in the product listings under 'Shipping Information', through our 'Inside PEGAI' page which you can see in the upper menu, or through our social media channels (you may watch this video posted a few years ago, or you may also watch or check our other social media posts): https://www.instagram.com/p/CkjOWgfjNZi/
Our artisans, primarily women, are the best-paid in Turkey's leather industry, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and gender equality. We've nurtured this team, providing training and opportunities that have resulted in exquisite bags, even surprising Spanish craftspeople with their quality. This achievement took six years, and we continue to receive interest from skilled artisans wanting to join us due to our above-industry wages.
We aim to offer a unique leather craft experience at an accessible price, without compromising on the welfare of our artisans. We could outsource to cheaper manufacturers abroad, but we prioritize quality, respect, and fairness over cost-cutting. This may not maximize profits, but it ensures a product we're proud of and helps us sleep at night. We hope this helps, but please let us know if we can explain this further! Thank you so much!