{"title":"The Altar Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eA leather altar with interchangeable plates. One base, many surfaces. Tooled, suede-lined, or hand-pressed, each plate lifts out and turns over as your practice calls for it. Every piece cut, stitched, and finished by one pair of hands in England.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handmade-full-grain-leather-candle-holder","title":"The Ember Handmade Leather Altar","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Ember Altar is a hand-stitched, full-grain leather altar with a removable circle at its centre that seats three tealights. Lift the circle out and coloured suede sits beneath, and the piece itself is reversible, so you can turn it, swap it, or set it aside. Every stitch is sewn by hand in Brown thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOne altar, three small flames, and a surface that shifts beneath them. The Ember was the first piece I made in this style, and the spark the rest of the Altar Series grew from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer: It's important to note that direct heat, wax and leather do not go well together. However, I have two thoughts about this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItems are meant to be used. Things get tarnished, which adds character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to keep it pristine, consider using led candles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product photos showcases \u003cstrong\u003eDeep Lake\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMulberry\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWine\u003c\/strong\u003e and all use the \u003cstrong\u003eBrown\u003c\/strong\u003e thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was looking through various photos of altars online, and in almost all cases there were candles. It occurred to me that despite the limitations of leather, I could safely make a flat holder to house small candles. Once I'd conceived of the circle with the three slots, my ideas grew out from there. I actually love that despite selling this as a candle holder, your imagination could think of many other uses. What would you use yours for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded presentation box, to store and display your collection piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed thank you note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Polaroid photos taken during the crafting process (an extra keepsake for scrapbooking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not include other accessories as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dimensions of the base are \u003cstrong\u003e200mm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide by \u003cstrong\u003e120mm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall by \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe circle has a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e100mm\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tea-candle slots have a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sigil \u0026 Hide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53276228518219,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8544\/0587\/files\/Tealight-4.jpg?v=1781704256"},{"product_id":"the-sanctum-altar","title":"The Sanctum Handmade Leather Altar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sanctum Altar is a hand-stitched, full-grain leather altar with a removable plate at its centre. The plate is debossed with a pentagram and lifts out to reveal a Mulberry suede well beneath, a soft resting place for crystals, stones, or whatever your practice keeps close. A slot at the head of the altar holds a single card upright, so the card you're sitting with stays present throughout. Crescent moons are pressed into each corner, and every stitch is sewn by hand in Havana thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne altar, two surfaces. Turn the plate, lift it away, or let it sit. It adapts as your practice asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Altar Series began with a single piece. When I made my first ritual tealight tray, the part I kept coming back to was the lift-out section, the way one surface could conceal another beneath it. It felt like the start of something rather than the end. So I followed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded presentation box, to store and display your collection piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed thank you note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Polaroid photos taken during the crafting process (an extra keepsake for scrapbooking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not include other accessories as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dimensions of the base are \u003cstrong\u003e148mm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide by \u003cstrong\u003e210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall by \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plate has a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e118mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sigil \u0026 Hide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57563008270667,"sku":"the-sanctum-altar","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8544\/0587\/files\/TheSanctum-8.jpg?v=1781702614"},{"product_id":"the-vigil-altar","title":"The Vigil Handmade Leather Altar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vigil Altar is a hand-stitched, full-grain leather altar made for candlelight. A hexagram is engraved at its centre, with three Mulberry suede-lined wells set at its points to seat tealights, and its heart left open for a crystal or charm. A slot at the head of the altar holds a single card upright, so the card you're sitting with stays present while the candles burn. Crescent moons are pressed into each corner, and every stitch is sewn by hand in Brown thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on candles: direct heat and wax will mark leather over time. I see that as character earned through use, but if you'd rather keep yours pristine, LED tealights sit just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Altar Series began with a single piece. When I made my first ritual tealight tray, the part I kept coming back to was the lift-out section, the way one surface could conceal another beneath it. It felt like the start of something rather than the end. So I followed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded presentation box, to store and display your collection piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed thank you note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Polaroid photos taken during the crafting process (an extra keepsake for scrapbooking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not include other accessories as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dimensions of the base are \u003cstrong\u003e148mm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide by \u003cstrong\u003e210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall by \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach tealight well is \u003cstrong\u003e40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sigil \u0026 Hide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57563082883403,"sku":"the-vigil-altar","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8544\/0587\/files\/TheVigil-3.jpg?v=1781702463"},{"product_id":"the-hearth-altar","title":"The Hearth Handmade Leather Altar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hearth Altar is a hand-stitched, full-grain leather altar with two removable plates. Each plate is hand-tooled in a basketweave pattern and lifts out to reveal a Deep Lake suede well beneath: one for stones, one for whatever your practice keeps close. Turn them, swap them, or set them aside. Crescent moons are pressed into each corner, and every stitch is sewn by hand in Medium Brown thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne altar, many surfaces. It adapts as your practice asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Altar Series began with a single piece. When I made my first ritual tealight tray, the part I kept coming back to was the lift-out section, the way one surface could conceal another beneath it. It felt like the start of something rather than the end. So I followed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded presentation box, to store and display your collection piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed thank you note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Polaroid photos taken during the crafting process (an extra keepsake for scrapbooking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not include other accessories as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dimensions of the base are \u003cstrong\u003e148mm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide by \u003cstrong\u003e210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall by \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach basketweave plate measures \u003cstrong\u003e118mm\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e75mm \u003c\/strong\u003eby \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sigil \u0026 Hide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57563091763531,"sku":"the-hearth-altar","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8544\/0587\/files\/TheHearth-5.jpg?v=1781702222"},{"product_id":"the-reliquary-altar","title":"The Reliquary Handmade Leather Altar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Reliquary Altar is a hand-stitched, full-grain leather altar with a plate you can turn. One side is carved with a sun among scattered stars; turn it over and there's a moon. Lift the plate away and there's a Wine suede well beneath, a keeping place for crystals, charms, and small precious things. Crescent moons are pressed into each corner, and every stitch is sewn by hand in Dark Pink thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne altar, many faces. Turn the plate, lift it away, or let it sit. It adapts as your practice asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Altar Series began with a single piece. When I made my first ritual tealight tray, the part I kept coming back to was the lift-out section, the way one surface could conceal another beneath it. It felt like the start of something rather than the end. So I followed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded presentation box, to store and display your collection piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed thank you note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Polaroid photos taken during the crafting process (an extra keepsake for scrapbooking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not include other accessories as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dimensions of the base are \u003cstrong\u003e148mm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide by \u003cstrong\u003e210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall by \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plate measures \u003cstrong\u003e118mm\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e180mm\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sigil \u0026 Hide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57563093369163,"sku":"the-reliquary-altar","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8544\/0587\/files\/TheReliquary-4.jpg?v=1781702422"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8544\/0587\/collections\/PXL_20260612_123445044-3.jpg?v=1781272039","url":"https:\/\/sigilandhide.co.uk\/collections\/the-altar-series.oembed","provider":"Sigil \u0026 Hide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}