About LeAnder Leather Goods

My husband of 35 years has worked in the footwear industry for most of our married life, and as I have travelled with him and explored various tanneries, my own love for leather has grown. Little did I know, as he was searching for new boot ideas, I was shopping for hides that would eventually become beautifully crafted handbags. I got my hands on some scrap leather that I used to make just a couple of purses for myself. When I started carrying them at home, they were a big hit! Originally, I didn’t intend to start a purse company, but when people really seemed to like these bags as much as I did, my family and friends encouraged me to make more. I bought more leather, made a few new designs to sell at craft fairs and similar venues, and one thing led to another -- eventually I ended up selling my purses wholesale to some of my husband’s western footwear contacts. After some time, my supporters started encouraging me to take it to retail and make my bags available to everyone, so I decided to give it a try, and thus, Leander was born! I intend to keep LeAnder’s selection rotating by keeping my quantities small and my styles vast, so that every time you explore my site or browse my selection in stores, you are able to find something new and exciting. This way I can hold onto the small batch, boutique feel we started with. Read their story