Handmade Leather Christmas Gifts

Looking for a Christmas present that won't be forgotten by January? Everything here is handmade in my Norfolk workshop from full grain leather, so it gets used every day and only looks better with age. Here are my gift ideas by who you're buying for and how much you want to spend.

Leather Christmas Gifts for Him

• Apollo Bifold Wallet: Italian Badalassi Pueblo leather, card pockets and a cash slot, with an optional personalisation for a small extra charge.
• Mealstrom Bifold Wallet: a slim everyday bifold in brown or black.
• Full grain leather belts: cut from a single strip of leather in black, tan, dark brown and green. Check the belt size guide before you order.
• Card holders: slim, minimalist and built to fit a front pocket.
• 4-Pouch EDC Holster: for the everyday-carry fan who has a torch, pen and knife on them at all times.

Leather Christmas Gifts for Her

• Women's Belt in Oak Buffalo Hide or the Oak Single-Ring Wrap Belt.
• Sunglasses cases and sleeves: including the Badalassi Pueblo sleeve in olive green or red.
• Leather bracelets: braided, wrap, cuff and Viking rune styles.
• Leather earrings: light, handmade and a little different.
• Badalassi Pueblo Passport Cover: for whoever has the next trip already planned.

Gifts for Firefighters

I'm a retained firefighter myself, so these are made by someone who actually uses the kit.

• Datanet Alerter Case and the Birdy and Multitone Alerter Case, which can be personalised with a name or service number.
• Fire Service Shoulder Badges: hand-painted leather Velcro badges.
• Fire Hose Belt: made from upcycled, decommissioned fire hose.
• See the full firefighter essentials collection.

Gifts for Leatherworkers and Makers

• Belt-making templates: sets of five widths in four tip styles, laser cut from basswood.
• Workshop wall signs: for anyone whose shed or garage needs a bit of honesty on the wall.
• LW Leatherworking t-shirts and cap.

Gifts for Dog Lovers

• Traditional Leather Dog Collar with solid brass hardware.
• Leather and Paracord Dog Lead, which pairs well with the collar.

Stocking Fillers Under £10

• Leather keychains, including the Personalised Keychain and the AirTag Keychain
• Leather earrings
• Viking Rune Bottle Opener
• "I Came, I Saw, I Forgot What I Was Doing" wall sign

Christmas Gifts Under £20

• Leather bracelets
• Leather Valet Tray
• Zippo Lighter Holster
• Leather Pen Holder
• Leather Drinks Coasters, Set of Four

Order Early for Christmas

Every piece is made by hand, so most orders take around 2 to 5 working days to make before they're posted, and personalised items can take a little longer. December gets busy in the workshop and in the post, so the earlier you order, the better. Aim for early December to be safe. If you want something made to your own design, have a look at bespoke projects or get in touch as soon as you can.

Why Give Handmade Leather?

Full grain, vegetable-tanned leather develops a patina: it darkens, softens and takes on the character of the person using it, so the gift gets better every year. Read more in my leather patina guide, or see why handmade leather lasts longer. Celebrating a 3rd wedding anniversary instead? See my 3rd anniversary leather gifts.