About us
Hello, I’m Olga!
Welcome to my world of handmade creations. I’m the heart behind CollarCrafts, where I combine my love for animals, craftsmanship, and creativity to design unique, durable, and beautiful dog collars. With a passion for natural materials and a deep connection to nature, I pour my heart into each collar, making sure it's not only functional but also a true work of art.
I’m a passionate craft maker and animal lover. Animals have always been a part of my life, and I create everything by hand with care and dedication. With my Belarusian roots, a love for nature and handcrafting is simply in my blood.
My grandpa was incredibly skilled with his hands and had a deep love for animals, so I definitely inherited this passion from him. As a child, I loved helping him in his workshop on the farm. In fact, I preferred hammers and skill saws over dolls! :) Many years later, I graduated with a diploma as an Oil Refining Technologist. After that, I worked for several years as a Sales Manager for professional electric tools. This experience gave me a solid technical foundation in working with heavy-duty tools, which still allows me to experiment and create high-quality handcrafted pieces.
I’ve always loved uniqueness in everything. And what could be more unique than something handmade?
In 2017, a new member joined our family—a Golden Retriever named Sam. I was surprised at how difficult it was to find a truly unique and beautiful collar for my dog. So, I decided to make dog collars for him myself.
My goal was to create a collar that would be beautiful, unique, durable enough for everyday use, and safe to attach a leash to without the need for an additional, traditional, boring collar.
I experimented with several ideas and created many different variations. Being passionate about natural materials, I naturally chose wooden beads for the design.
My dog, Sam, was my first test subject. He’s a big boy, weighing over 40 kg, and at the time, he was young, a bit wild, and very strong. He also loves water and mud. He could suddenly pull very hard if he spotted another dog and decided to say hello. Sam was the perfect companion to help me test the safety and durability of the dog collars I create 💪.
Step by step, I created a design that I truly loved—a durable collar made with carefully selected quality wooden beads and stainless steel hardware. It’s cool, unisex, unique, and absolutely safe for everyday use. The quality of the collar was extremely important to me. I love my dog, and his safety and comfort always come first.
It took some time to find suppliers that provided the best quality hardware and wooden beads, ones that could withstand heavy use and moisture. The results were tested repeatedly in the unpredictable Belgian weather conditions to ensure they held up🌦!
First, I made several dog collars for my friends' pets, and I received a lot of positive feedback. People started asking me where I had bought the collar my own dog was wearing. Little by little, the idea of creating my own brand of handmade collars for pets began to take shape. And so, the story of CollarCrafts—handcrafted beaded pet collars—was born.
CollarCrafts beaded pet collars are 100% functional. They are luxury collars that are not only stylish but also durable, making them perfect for everyday use. These collars are leash-safe and designed to be used on a leash. For more detailed information, please read here About our dog collars
If you would like to share any ideas or order a beaded-style pet collar that you haven't yet found in my store, please feel free to contact me: olga@collarcrafts.com !
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