The People Behind The Stitch

Studio Leadership

Our leadership combines decades of traditional leather upholstery mastery with professional operations and artisan skills training.

Alice, Founder & Master Leather Artisan at Impela Trading
Founder & Master Leather Artisan

Alice

Pioneering African leather craftsmanship through dedication and hands-on skill development. Spearheads custom pattern design and upholstery creation for Impela Trading CC.

Specialisations
Custom Leather UpholsteryCowhide Mosaic PatchworkArtisan Skills Training
Simx Orimo, Managing Director & Operations at Impela Trading
Managing Director & Operations

Simx Orimo

Oversees business development, commercial partnerships, institutional orders, and technical leather supply chain operations across Southern Africa.

Specialisations
Commercial ContractsSupply Chain ManagementQuality Standards