FAQ leather goods

Are your bags made from deer skin?

No. Deerhide is too thin and flimsy to be used for these types of bags. Deerhide is +/- 1oz. leather, our minimum is 4oz. but more typically 5-6oz. Most of our bags are made from bovine hides, and occasionally bison.

What are imperfections?

Are your bags made from deer skin?

Our leather goods are made from top grain leather which retains the scars, scrapes and sometimes the brand from the cattle. Leather is a rustic material that will patina with use.

Where are your products made?

Are your bags made from deer skin?

Where are your products made?

All our leather tote bags and all products are designed and handmade in our home studio. We do not outsource any part of our operation.

How do I care for my leather?

I saw you at a local market but I don't see an item I liked in your Shop, can I order it?

Where are your products made?

Leather requires little care. If your leather is becoming brittle, we recommend refreshing it with saddle soap, such as Fiebings.

Where does your leather come from?

I saw you at a local market but I don't see an item I liked in your Shop, can I order it?

All our leather is sourced from tanneries in the USA that have been in business for generations. We use exclusively vegetable tan leathers.

I saw you at a local market but I don't see an item I liked in your Shop, can I order it?

Yes! Because our products are truly one of a kind, we sometimes have products on display at a local market that have not been added to the Shop. Contact us with a description of the item, we can typically make a similar item for you if it is not in our inventory.

What is Nubuck?

Nubuck, unlike suede is made from the outside of an animal hide. It is more durable than suede and can withstand more scuffing. Nubuck does not develop the same patina that top grain leather will, so if you're looking for a bag that shows wear over time choose a top grain leather instead.