About Me

Hello! I'm Vicki Boyles - the hands and heart behind Boyles Handmade. I work from a small studio in Motril, Spain, on the Costa Tropical, surrounded by olive trees, mountains, and sweeping views of the sea. It's the kind of landscape that invites you to slow down and pay attention - to materials, to process, and the simple act of making. 

How it started:

Boyles Handmade began with textiles. My earliest work was sewing fabric accessories and tote bags, rooted in function and everyday use. It was through a custom request - a vintage textile bag with leather handles - that I was first introduced to leather. That single project changed everything. I began incorporating it more and more, eventually moving into wallets and small leather goods, and I haven't looked back since.

The collections:

Today, my work centers on three collections:

The Signature Collection is my foundation. Intentionally limited designs in 100% premium vegetable-tanned leather. These are the designs I've narrowed down to what actually matters: quality that doesn't fade, design that doesn't feel trendy, and craftsmanship that lasts. Hand-stitched, made to age beautifully, built to be used.

Observations are designs inspired by what I see and experience in Motril. I sketch them, then carve them into lino and print them onto leather and textiles in limited runs. They're seasonal, intentional, tied to specific moments of observing my surroundings. I'm not from here, so things call my attention in ways they might not if I'd always lived here. 

Studio Collection holds my legacy pieces - the work that came before I understood what I wanted to express. Limited inventory. It also includes experimental work - whether it's a new leather, one-time design, or a material I may not always stock. These are pieces where I play, test, and discover - in small runs. 

My process and philosophy:

Every piece that leave my workbench is made by hand, one at a time - from selecting materials to the final stitch. I work slowly and deliberately, without shortcuts. Enjoying each step of the process. It's not about producing more, but about making something real, something meant to be used and lived with.

I work exclusively with premium, 100% full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, chosen for its durability and the way it develops character over time. These materials tell their own stories through wear and use. No trends here. Just dependable pieces that feel good to hold and grow better with age.

Inspiration from place:

Much of my inspiration comes from everyday life here in southern Spain. The striped canvas awnings used to shade homes from the hot sun, the ceramic tiles of Granada, and traditional Fajalauza patterns, and familiar regional motifs - flowers, birds, and the pomegranate - often find their way into my work. Even subtler influences appear, like lunares (polka dots) seen in flamenco dresses. These elements show up quietly through block printing and on textile pieces.

The pomegranate in my logo is a quiet nod to place. Granada translates to "pomegranate" in English, and the symbol is woven throughout this region - from tiles and tapestries to city crests and street signs. It felt like a natural way to tie Boyles Handmade to southern Spain and the province of Granada, where I live and work.

My goal:

To create timeless, useful goods - simple, uncomplicated in design, purposeful in form, and built to last. Pieces that become more beautiful with age. Pieces that matter.

Thanks for being here. It means everything.

Warmly,

Vicki Boyles

Founder, Boyles Handmade