Collge administrator KP Lau turned his love for archery into a profitable venture by crafting and selling custom leather quivers.
Initially put off by the high cost of leather hip quivers, Lau decided to make his own.
“My first few attempts were terrible, but I improved with every failed project,” he said.
Over time, his craftsmanship sharpened.
Lau created at least a dozen hip quivers in his free time before fellow archers began buying them.
Even a simple design takes about 20 hours to complete, he said, while more intricate pieces – featuring wet moulding, colour dyeing and pattern stippling –require even more time.
“I hand-stitch each quiver, making every piece unique.”
Lau has since expanded his creations to include pocket quivers and finger tabs, which he has gifted to friends.
He has also crafted belts, pouches and passport covers for his children.
With retirement on the horizon, Lau hopes to turn his quiver-making hobby into a full-fledged business.
His journey is a testament to how passion and perseverance can transform a craft into a rewarding enterprise.
