Handmade Leather Goods
Built for Good, Made to Last
Handmade in Connecticut, USA
Welcome to Swift Leatherworks
Swift Leatherworks is a small, family-owned workshop tucked away in the northwest corner of Connecticut, about an hour outside New York City. We use high quality materials sourced from ethical providers who love and cherish our planet the same way we do. We don’t import premade goods from overseas sweatshops, we don’t drop-ship, and we don’t cut corners just to make a quick buck.
We respect all of our neighbors, we love our community, and we hope you do too. If you’re looking for mass-produced, bargain basement products, you’re in the wrong place. If you’re into doing things the slow way, by hand, with purpose and intention, then we’re glad you found us.
If you have a question, drop us a line, and a real live human will answer you in a reasonable amount of time. And if you buy something, we’re pretty sure you’ll love owning it as much as we love making it.
Featured Products
Made from a single piece of premium vegetable tanned leather, the One Love Crossbody is an exercise in intention and restraint.
With a simple, no-nonsense design that is both timeless and contemporary, the One Love features a single internal slip pocket, peek-a-boo strap attachments with solid brass D-rings and is available in a variety of closure styles, all featuring solid brass hardware. Includes a nylon web strap with solid brass trigger snaps.
Available in a variety of different colors and materials, including custom configurations made to order.
Features
Made from a single piece of premium vegetable tanned leather
Available closures: Sam Browne button stud, twist lock, tuck lock, strap with button, and magnetic snap
Internal slip pocket
Peek-a-boo strap attachments
Solid brass hardware
Includes nylon web strap with solid brass trigger snaps
Made from thick, luxurious Italian leather and meticulously hand-stitched in an eye-catching colorblock pattern, the Roman Holiday Tote stands as our finest premium tote bag. It begins with vegetable-tanned Pueblo leather sourced from the renowned Badalassi Carlo tannery in Italy, celebrated for its exceptional quality. Each leather panel is carefully hand-selected and expertly bookmatched to perfectly showcase the natural beauty and the imperfectly-perfect character unique to this luxurious leather.
The interior of the bag is thoughtfully unlined, revealing a finished flesh side that radiates a smooth yet slightly rustic look and feel, enhancing its artisanal appeal. Inside, the bag features one interior zippered pocket for secure storage, complemented by a solid brass Sam Browne button closure and reinforced solid brass rivets. The handles, crafted from premium Hermann Oak leather, offer a comfortable 14-inch strap drop.
This item is available! We currently have 1 Roman Holiday Tote in-stock and ready to ship.
Features
Italian “Pueblo” leather from Badalassi Carlo
Interior zip pocket with YKK Excella zipper
Solid brass Sam Brown button closure
Hermann Oak handles
14-inch strap drop
Solid brass rivets
Hand-stamped hand tag
Unique serial identification
Lifetime guarantee with free repairs
The Two-Tone Bifold Wallet is built on a classic bifold wallet pattern, and handcrafted from premium Italian leathers for a luxurious experience that store-bought wallets can’t replicate. The main body of this wallet is made from green Buttero leather by Conceria Walpier, a vegetable tanned vachetta with a waxy, buttery smooth surface (hence the name, Buttero). The interior is a combination of green buttero set against a backdrop of brown Pueblo leather by Badalassi Carlo, which has been buffed to give it a smooth, slightly napped feel.
Featuring six card slots and a bill slot, the Two-Tone Bifold Wallet is hand-stitched with contrasting cream-colored thread. Made from two of the finest leathers in the world, it is a bold statement in emerald green and earthy browns, with a slightly heavier feel than some of the other wallets in this series. Truly, this wallet is one of my favorite combinations of weight, color and texture, combined to deliver a handcrafted luxury experience that will be appreciated by any discerning gentleman.
Features
Emerald Green Buttero Leather by Conceria Walpier (Italy)
Whiskey Brown Pueblo Leather by Badalassi Carlo (Italy)
Hand stitched with contrast cream colored thread
6 card slots & bill slot
Explore custom and one-of-a-kind
Custom Guitar Straps
Starting at $99
Are you ready to rock? Get a handmade guitar strap with custom features like metal studs, custom stitching, decorative conchos, or custom embossing with any name or phrase. You can choose any color and style, from the classic black Lux Deluxe Rocker strap, to the super-skinny Stray Kitty, or the ultra-wide Fat Bottom Slapper.
Custom Leather Tooling
Starting at $50
With custom leather tooling, we can create a totally custom, one-of-a-kind piece, or we can add any design to one of our standard Leatherworks. From classic western themes, to floral “Sheridan” style tooling, to simple border stamps and basket weaves, to futuristic iconography, spooky Halloween vibes and more, with custom tooling, the only limit is your imagination.
Custom Leather Wallets
Starting at $99
Forget the flimsy, nylon-lined goatskin wallets that are so common these days. Here at Swift Leatherworks we use the finest top grain, vegetable tanned leather—the same stuff used to make high end saddles, shoes, and luxury goods. The durability and quality of veg tanned leather is unmatched, and if cared for properly, they can easily last a lifetime or more.
Forget fast fashion.
This is Swift Leatherworks.
Swift Leatherworks is a small, family owned business, located right here in Connecticut, USA. All of our goods are handmade in the little basement workshop that we call the Solarium of Love. We measure, cut, assemble, and stitch every piece by hand, with minimal waste and no overseas labor.
We welcome custom work and are happy to collaborate directly with our customers. So please, feel free to hang out, explore, and get to know us a little better. We’re always thrilled to welcome new customers to our community.
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Got an idea for a custom piece? Get in touch and let’s get started bringing your vision to life. Our leathercrafter in chief will help you choose the right leather, color, finish, and hardware to make your dream a reality.