Our Craft

Made With Genuine Leather. Made to Last.

At Old Transvaal Leather, we believe good leather goods should be made to be used, not simply displayed.

Our products are crafted from genuine leather, selected for its character, durability, and natural beauty. Every hide has its own texture, markings, and variations. These natural differences are part of what makes each piece unique.

Crafted With Care

We take pride in the process behind every product we make.

From selecting and cutting the leather to stitching, assembling, finishing, and inspecting each piece, we pay attention to the details that matter.

Our approach is simple. Make useful products, use good materials, and build them properly.

Some of our products are made by hand, while others may involve specialist tools and equipment. Regardless of the process, we focus on producing leather goods that are practical, durable, and made with care.

Genuine Leather With Character

Leather is a natural material. No two pieces are exactly the same.

You may notice natural variations in colour, texture, grain, markings, or finish. These are not imperfections. They are part of the character of genuine leather and can develop further as the leather is used.

With proper care, your leather goods can develop a unique appearance over time.

Proudly South African

Old Transvaal Leather is proudly based in the Johannesburg area of South Africa.

We are proud to create and supply leather goods from South Africa and to serve customers across the country.

Our goal is to create products that combine traditional leatherworking principles with practical designs suited to everyday use.

Built For Use

We design our products with real use in mind.

Whether it is a bag carried every day, an accessory used outdoors, or a leather item made for a specific purpose, we want our products to be useful, reliable, and long-lasting.

We believe the best leather goods become better with use.

Special Orders

Looking for something specific?

We also accept selected special and custom orders, depending on the design, materials, and requirements.

If you have an idea for a leather product that you cannot find in our store, contact us and tell us what you are looking for. Where possible, we will work with you to create something suited to your requirements.