opening price £84 until sun 1 nov, 23:59 uk time, then £120

wutong吴

in shanghai, the plane trees that line the old french concession are called 梧桐, wutong. london’s streets are lined with plane trees too, and each leaf opens like a hand.

the name begins with 吴, wu, the family name behind the label, and the leaves fall just as it turns cold enough for gloves.

we make handmade gloves in nappa leather, suede and calf hair, in small runs of each colour, all in size 7.

不来也不去: leaves come and go, and the tree stays.

every order ships tracked from the uk (in-stock pairs the next business day, pre-orders within 14 days), delivery is free to the uk and eu (£15 to the rest of the world), and you can return your order within 14 days of delivery.

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gifts under £150: what real quality looks like at this price

published , by wutong studio, 2 minute read

the short answer

at £150, buy one well-made thing rather than three average ones. a pair of handmade nappa leather gloves from wutong studio is £120, which leaves room for delivery anywhere in the world.

008 knotted fringe gloves, handmade, size 7

what should £150 buy?

at this budget you can afford good material and careful finishing, but not a logo. that is a useful limit. it makes you look at the object itself. harper's bazaar advises sticking to classics for the woman with exceptional taste. the classics only work when the making is good, so here is how to check.

how do you judge leather in a gift?

the hand. sheepskin nappa should feel soft and close, with a slight sheen, not plastic-smooth.

the edges. look at where the leather is turned or bound at the wrist. a clean, even binding means someone took their time.

the seams. stitches should be small, even and straight along each finger.

what it is called. a product page should name the material exactly. ours says sheepskin nappa, suede, or calf hair (hair-on hide, cowhide with its short hair left on).

which pair should you choose?

start with the 008 knotted fringe gloves. black nappa, with a fringe in black, tan and cream threaded through the wrist and knotted in place.

the other six, all £120. each product page shows current stock.

what should you skip at this price?

anything that names the material vaguely ("genuine leather", "premium"). anything sold mainly on its packaging. and gift sets that bundle three small things to look generous.

when is the last day to order for christmas?

last christmas order date: friday 18 december. this isn't a delivery promise: each product page shows current stock and dispatch time, and delivery & returns shows delivery times by country.

delivery is free to the uk and the eu, and £15 to the rest of the world. we ship worldwide, tracked.

opening price: £84 a pair until sunday 1 november, 23:59 uk time (applied automatically at checkout). from 2 november, £120.

more gift ideas

see every idea in our gift guide, or go straight to the 008 knotted fringe gloves, the style we hold in stock. you might also like gifts under £100, if you buy before november, quiet gifts: the material does the talking and secret santa, done well: a gift for a bigger budget.

quick answers

are £120 gloves worth it?
they are made to be worn most days of a winter, and to be cared for. that is a better rate of use than most gifts at this price.
what size are the gloves?
every style is size 7, a small-to-medium hand. the size guide has the measurements, so you can check against a glove she already owns.
can i return them?
the buyer can change their mind within 14 days of delivery and return unworn gloves for a refund.

the gloves in this piece

every style is size 7 and ships tracked from the uk, free to uk addresses, with returns accepted within 14 days of delivery. delivery & returns

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