Black Dog Leather Company

28/11/2024

16/11/2024

Moulded leather trinket tray

10/10/2024

Bespoke, handmade crossbody handbag. Black milled leather from .est1919 with brass hardware.

08/10/2024

Custom monogrammed Passport holder.

02/10/2024

Custom Pen Case for a 3 Year Wedding Anniversary, which is of course Leather.

12/08/2024

Bespoke leather satchel. Custom designed and handmade

Leather - .est1919
Hardware -

02/08/2024

'It's safe to say that I am absolutely delighted and have spent most of the afternoon looking at it!'

Always lovely to hear feedback like this!

19/04/2024

This week has been all about belts. As with everything I make, handstitched using traditional techniques. They'll be up for sale on my website soon but message if your interested and you can jump the queue.

1 1/2 inch wide, solid cast brass buckles. They will also be available with stainless steel buckles and in a slimmer 1 inch version.

Oak bark tanned leather from

16/04/2024

A warm welcome to the flurry of recent followers! I'm Matthew, the owner/maker/designer/tea & coffee boy/hand model behind Black Dog Leather Company.

I discovered leatherwork in early 2022 after working in the TV and film industry for over a decade. I was searching for a hobby that would give me time away from staring at screens as well as a creative outlet. The YouTube algorithm showed me people making things out of leather and I was curious.

The very first thing I made was a dog collar for my Schnauzer, Darwin. The satisfaction of creating something practical (it certainly wasn't beautiful yet) was such a rush, I was hooked. I made something new every day for two weeks and felt more fulfilled than I had in years.

Making gifts turned into commissions from friends, then strangers, which eventually became the brand you see here. Two years on and I still do it mostly for the love of making. Creating beautiful, useful, sustainable items that will outlive me and bring happiness and practicality to their owners (both two legged and four)

10/04/2024

Back in the workshop. Making the best damn belts I know how to make.

Available to order soon. This will be the last belt you'll ever need to buy (but you'll want more than just one)

Leather from the last remaining oak bark tannery in Britain, the unrivalled

09/03/2024

I'll be at Hitchin Town Hall today 11-4 for the .popup

27/02/2024

Another box bag heading out the workshop today.