Slow Rot Studio Brand and Premium Leather Supply

Slow Rot is a multidisciplinary creative studio and specialized supply company led by Jo, a designer and artist based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Born in Poland, Jo brings a lifelong commitment to the arts, informed by a rigorous background in fine art drawing and professional training across various design disciplines, including interior, web, and fashion design. Under the Slow Rot brand, she merges this artistic heritage with functional craftsmanship to produce a range of high-quality products and raw materials. The core of Slow Rot consists of the Slow Rot Leather Supply Co., which offers a curated selection of genuine, high-quality Italian and imported leather pieces and cuts. These materials are sourced for their durability and natural beauty, serving the needs of fellow makers, designers, and hobbyists. Complementing the leather sales is the studio's collection of unique sheepskin products. Known as "Creature Comforts," these items include the signature "Sheep Shapes"—hand-cut sheepskin rugs and mats in playful forms like clouds and hearts. These Woolmark-certified pieces are designed for both home decor and as comfortable surfaces for pets, emphasizing the studio's focus on tactile, long-lasting natural materials. In addition to its product lines, Slow Rot functions as a drawing studio and jewelry workspace. Jo’s work is deeply inspired by the textures and organic qualities of the materials she handles, reflecting a synthesis of her diverse design education and her personal practice in fine art. Whether providing premium leather for a complex project or crafting a one-of-a-kind sheepskin rug, Slow Rot operates with a philosophy of quality and artistic integrity. The studio remains a personal endeavor, rooted in the passion for transforming natural elements into artistic and functional objects.