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Leathersmith Designs

In short

Yes, Leathersmith Designs makes its products in Canada, in Dartmouth, NS. It makes custom wallets, belts, coin purses, guitar straps, key tags and leathercraft supplies. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1975.

Leathersmith Designs has been making custom leather goods in the Halifax area since 1975. Its Dartmouth shop turns out personalized wallets, belts, guitar straps and pet collars to order, and it also sells hides, tools and hardware to people who want to try leatherwork themselves.

Key facts

Brand name
Leathersmith Designs
Parent company
Leathersmith Designs Inc.
Products
Custom wallets, belts, coin purses, guitar straps, key tags and leathercraft supplies
Made in
Dartmouth, NSNova Scotia
Where to buy
Online and from its shop in Dartmouth
Canadian owned
Yes
Founded
1975

Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction

Highlights

  • Almost everything can be personalized, which makes it a common pick for corporate gifts and keepsakes.

Buying Jewelry, Gifts & Stationery made in Canada: what to check

  • 01Ask where the metal and stones come from, and where the piece was cast or set.
  • 02For Canadian diamonds, ask for documentation from a tracking program such as CanadaMark.
  • 03For Inuit art, look for the Igloo Tag, which names the artist and community.
  • 04For prints and cards, ask whether printing happens in Canada.

Leathersmith Designs: questions people ask

Where are Leathersmith Designs products made?

Leathersmith Designs makes its products in Dartmouth, NS, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.

What does Leathersmith Designs make?

Custom wallets, belts, coin purses, guitar straps, key tags and leathercraft supplies. The brand's website has the full, current range.

Is Leathersmith Designs a Canadian-owned company?

Yes. Leathersmith Designs is Canadian owned.

Where can I buy Leathersmith Designs?

Online and from its shop in Dartmouth. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.

When was Leathersmith Designs founded?

Leathersmith Designs was founded in 1975.

Are there other Canadian-made brands like Leathersmith Designs?

Yes. Browse Jewelry, Gifts & Stationery for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Nova Scotia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.

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