Our Story | British Leather Supplies
British Leather Supplies was founded from a passion for traditional leathercraft and a desire to make high-quality leatherworking tools, leathercraft supplies, and leather hardware more accessible to makers across the UK.
Based in Devon, founder Becky first began learning leatherwork in 2014 from a small home workshop. Like many people starting out in leathercraft, she quickly discovered how difficult it was to find reliable leather tools, durable hardware, and trusted leatherworking supplies in the UK without spending huge amounts on imports, risking inconsistent quality, or navigating endless trial and error.
Finding professional leathercraft tools that actually performed well often meant ordering from multiple suppliers, testing products personally, and learning through experience which tools were genuinely worth investing in. Many products looked impressive online but failed in real workshop use.
Over time, leathercraft became far more than a hobby. Through years of hands-on experience, Becky refined her skills and went on to build CARV — a British leather goods brand focused on craftsmanship, durability, and timeless handmade design. Running a professional leather workshop provided invaluable insight into which leatherworking tools, buckles, threads, edge finishing products, and hardware could truly stand up to daily use.
As more makers discovered Becky’s work, one question was asked repeatedly:
“Where do you buy your leathercraft tools and hardware?”
That question became the inspiration behind British Leather Supplies.
The goal was simple: create a trusted UK leathercraft supplier where makers could confidently shop for hand selected leatherworking tools, leathercraft hardware, and workshop essentials that had been genuinely tested in a real working environment.
Today, British Leather Supplies remains a proudly family-run business in Devon, supplying leatherworkers across the UK and beyond with carefully curated products for leathercraft, bag making, belt making, wallet making, saddlery, and handmade leather goods production.
Every product is selected with three core principles in mind:
- Quality and reliability in real workshop use
- Fair and affordable pricing for makers at every level
- Friendly, knowledgeable customer service from people who genuinely understand the craft
Whether you are searching for beginner leathercraft tools, building your first handmade project, or running an established leatherworking business, British Leather Supplies exists to make sourcing dependable leather tools and hardware simpler, more affordable, and far less overwhelming.
We believe leathercraft should feel inspiring, creative, and rewarding — and we’re proud to support makers throughout every stage of that journey.
