A visit at Janne Melkersson's

[bengal-stripe]

I have just spent a few days in Sweden, so I took the opportunity to visit shoemaker Jan-Erik (Janne) Melkersson (a well regarded member of the forum). Janne is not only a highly accomplished shoemaker, but also one of the nicest men around.

http://www.melkershoes.com/


He and his family have been living and working for the last year down south in Stockholm, but they have decided to move back north again (later this month). So when I came to visit, most of his workshop had been boxed-up, ready for the move.

I nevertheless got to see these two beauties: a full-brogue Derby and a galosh oxford with crocodile quarters (I'm using English shoe terminology).

I took a few pictures, as I hope some of the members here will enjoy Janne's work

 

[apropos]

That's excellent stuff. Any idea where Janne has moved to? I might pay him a visit the next time I am in Sweden to visit my partner's family, but they are in Skane...

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by apropos

That's excellent stuff.

Any idea where Janne has moved to? I might pay him a visit the next time I am in Sweden to visit my partner's family, but they are in Skane...

i have his new address. i'll ask him, if i can pm it to you.

 

[bengal-stripe]

Janne is moving back to Hackås (or maybe the next village) in mid-Sweden.
The new house is just a mile or two away from the old one.

His e-mail and (cell) phone listed will not change.

 

[fritzl]

happy moving janne.

there's a parcel on the way to you... enjoy your custom made trees in your new home.

 

[Fishball]

Originally Posted by fritzl

happy moving janne.

there's a parcel on the way to you... enjoy your custom made trees in your new home.

Haha, fritzl, then where is my trees

 

[TheWraith]

Gorgeous shoes, bengal. Wear them in good health

 

[andreyb2]

Simple and elegant.

Andrey

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Fishball

Haha, fritzl, then where is my trees

work in progress

you call me ambrosi? no...

 

[Fishball]

Originally Posted by fritzl

you call me ambrosi? no...

Hahaha, I like that.
I am sure you would be much better than Ambrosi.

 

[bengal-stripe]

Originally Posted by TheWraith

Gorgeous shoes, bengal. Wear them in good health

No. they're not my shoes. (I wish they were.)

 

[TheWraith]

Sorry, misread your initial post. Either way, they're magnificent looking shoes. I wish I had them, too