Who We Are
The world is bursting with magic, and for anyone looking, it positively pulses.
We are husband and wife with two boys and a Pearl — and a family of life-long learners.. Walter and I started Peg and Awl in 2010 in our Philadelphia row home when Søren was two and Silas was still in my belly. It began without a vision – just an affection for making things we felt were missing in the world. First we made things for ourselves, and now we make them for everyone.
We are now a team of ten humans and two dogs! But not everyone wants to be in pictures
Our History
Our business grew from two ideas – the desire to create things missing in our own lives, and a fondness for giving new life to old and abandoned things.
Peg and Awl has taken many zigs ad zags, and I suspect this will never cease.
Our Process
Since our beginning in 2010, we do everything to run our small business – from imagining to prototyping, designing to making, creating systems and plans, shipping, marketing, and customer service! We started this business so we could spend our days doing what we love, and as we’ve grown, we have created a culture that attracts others who are excited to be part of the magic.
Our Materials
We make our objects from sumptuous and ethical new materials whose solid foundation quickly accumulates adventure’s marks. These materials include locally source vegetable tanned leather from Wickett and Craig, and waxed cotton canvas from Martexin, as well as FSC certified wood from Alan McIlvain.
We also love to scour flea markets and places where old things collect for Of a Kind Collections that we share through our newsletter!
Our Team
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Walter Kent
Co-Founder, Woodworker, Jeweler, Designer, Painter
Walter Kent
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Margaux Kent
Co-Founder, Story-Teller, Mark-Maker, Photographer, Designer
Margaux Kent
Co-Founder
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Søren Kent
Bookbindinder, Leather and Canvas Worker
Søren Kent
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Silas Kent
Woodworker, Leather Stitcher
Silas Kent
Technical Support
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Arianne
Stitcher, Bookbinder, Leatherworker, Dog Whisperer
Arianne
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Oliver
Creative and Technical Administrator
Oliver
Creative and Technical Administrator
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Ashley
Videographer / Marketing Assistant
Ashley
Videographer / Marketing Assistant
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Niko
Graphic Designer, Shipping & Customer Service
Niko
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Natalie
Production & Photography Assistant
Natalie
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Pearl
Model & Shop Friend
Pearl
