After some serious set building it is time to get back to the leather workshop. Looking forward to the next custom leather briefcase.

The new and improved website is up and running. Check out www.havethelastword.co.za and support the living endangered project.

Temporary workshop closure

The workshop will be closed from 23 September to 1 December.
Queries and orders can still be done via e-mail at cobus34@yahoo.com.

I will be spending this time in Qatar building sets for their National Day Celebration Festival.

Production will resume once I get back and orders will be processed in the order that they where received.

Small mens wallet

Latest small mens wallet now availible in black and brown. Stitched with heavy duty thread and lined with pig suede.Features 8 x card slots, money sleave and inner coin pouch.

Holster for 9mm Pistol

This holster is made from thick gameskin with the flesh side to the outside making it perfect for wearing as an inside holster.

Travel Handbag

Ipad Handbag

Slim rear compartment is the perfect size for your Ipad.

Damask Thandi

A combination of Damask material and fine leather makes this everyday  handbag a real head turner.

Vintage Suitcase for a classic car

I designed this vintage suitcase for a classically restored Porche. It will surely look stylish mounted on the rear luggage rack.
Size 600mm x 400mm x 170mm

Unique and Stylish

This little handbag features multiple pockets for all your everyday needs.

Timeless

Brand new bag with classic style looks right at home in vintage setting.

Rocker Laptop/messenger Bag

 Latest Laptop/messenger Bag
-Size 440mm x 300mm x 140mm
-2 Compartment (rear padded for laptop)
-2 Inner, 1 Large and 1 Small front pockets
-Padded removable shoulder strap
Done in three different blacks with rocker details.
Main seams are double stitched for durability - built to last!

Recent client feedback

Always good to receive feedback once a product has been delivered.
Thamari Claasens from JHB had this to say:
He loooooves it-says its exactly what he had in mind and more.
Stunning work,well done!
Chris Kruger from Dubai had this to say:
Hi Cobus!Just wanted to let you know I am super happy with my Ipad pouch!Much appreciated!
Especially the speed with which you completed the task and the pig suede is an awesome idea
Thanks mate

Makes it all worth it.

Sturdy Pilots Case

35L Pilots Case.Commissioned  as a wedding gift from bride to her groom. Thats one lucky guy!

Have the last word

These two pieces are part of the geometric tortoise collection. Designed and manufactured for The Last Word. Available on-line at www.havethelastword.co.za or go and view the entire collection at the The Last Word Constantia.

Milk Bucket Handbag

This one was inspired by the wooden milk buckets used years ago. Something a little different.

Urban Style

This is a very handy little backpack when you are out and about. Features small,meduim,large zip pockets and a nice size front pouch.

NuBuck Laptop Briefcase

Nubuck Laptop Briefcase with removable padded laptop sleeve.

Rugged 2 compartment sling bags

These have a raw and rugged look for the urban Indiana Jones.

Simply Silver

Look out for Coan Leather Design products at Simply Silver.
Simply Silver in somerset mall shop 31 will be stocking select pieces. These one of a kind bags will stand shoulder to shoulder with the creations of Artist Carrol Boyes.

A Pocket for every occasion.

This slingbag was designed to keep all my clients special items well organized. The removable laptop sleeve features multiple small pockets.

The Casual Messenger Bag

These stylish messenger bags are made on the same pattern but each one has its own style.

Travel in style

Travel in style with this distressed bovine duffel. More than enough space for your next adventure.

Corporate Image

Make a lasting impression in the boardroom with your own one of a kind handcrafted leather briefcase.
Rear compartment padded to keep your laptop safe.

Overnight Travel Bag

This overnight travel bag is well suited for corporate travellers and weekend adventures.

Alexander Fine Attire mobile showroom

I designed this trunk to serve as a mobile showroom for the exclusive Alexander Fine Attire. Confident that they are going to make quite a memorable impression when they enter the boardroom with this setup, dressed in their fine suits.

Backpack to tour Italy

This little Backpack is ready to tour Italy. Classic style for a lifetime of travels. Cannot wait to see all the character it picks up while my client travels the globe.

Buffalo Hunting Gear

Made this collection for a client after he returned from buffalo hunting. With careful pattern placement I managed to get all these products out of the one hide.

Nice Stuff Shop

When I am not designing bespoke one-off classics, I like to make unique products for stock like these Tube Handbags. Proud to announce these stock items will now be available at Nice Stuff Shop @ Las Cortinas Interiors in Dorp street Stellenbosch. Check out www.nicestuffshop.co.za

Living Endangered

I have been privileged to be a part of the Living Endangered project from the exclusive The Last Word.
To highlight the plight of the endangered Geometric tortoise, I designed and manufactured a range of premium leather products featuring its unique geometric pattern.
The full range can be found at www.havethelastword.co.za
All products are handcrafted and 100%hand stitched.

New Clamshell Travel Bag

This Classic Bag is made from black Kudu skin with solid brass fittings. Even the rivets is solid brass and it is lined with pig suede.

About Coan Leather Design

Coan Leather Design is passionate about hand crafted leather products.

I have an open approach to design,  leading to inovative and original results.Each product is meticulously crafted by a single highly skilled atisan.Using tools and techniques dating back to the 18th century I can ensure quality fit for a family heirloom.

I would like to use this blog to share my products and ideas with you and let you know what I am up to.