⏤ CHAPTER ONE · THE FIRST PIECE
A HANDBAG FOR HIS WIFE.
With no experience in leatherwork, our founder, Phillip Pretorius, used those offcuts and tools to make a rugged leather handbag for his wife. It was the first piece in what would become the TAU story.
An iPad sleeve followed soon afterwards. Then came more requests, more products and the early beginnings of a leather legacy story.
⏤ CHAPTER TWO · 2022
FROM FILLY LEATHER
TO TAU.
What began as Filly Leather grew through custom-made leather goods, practical design and a commitment to making things properly.
In 2022, we marked ten years of leather craftsmanship by taking an important step in our journey, becoming TAU.
Every TAU product supports South African craftsmanship, local work and the people who make it.
THE THREE HEARTS OF TAU
WHAT WE STAND FOR
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OUR CUSTOMERS
Our customers trust us to make products that are built to last. We honour that trust through honest guidance, personal service and by standing behind every TAU we make — backed by our lifetime warranty.
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OUR COMMUNITY
TAU was built in South Africa and remains rooted here. Through local manufacturing, skills development and meaningful work, we grow in a way that strengthens the people and communities around us.
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OUR EMPLOYEES
TAU is made by people. We value the skill, care and experience of our team, and are committed to creating a workplace where people are treated with dignity, valued for their contribution and given the opportunity to grow in both their craft and their lives.
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OUR PURPOSE
We believe what we have been given is a gift and a privilege to steward well. We seek to honour God through the way we work, serve people generously and use what is in our hands to make a difference that reaches far beyond what we make.