Wickett & Craig Leather

At Kinshop, every piece begins with the hide — the foundation of quality, craftsmanship, and character. Our leather of choice is sourced from Wickett & Craig, one of America’s oldest and most respected tanneries, crafting vegetable-tanned leathers in Pennsylvania since 1867.

Wickett & Craig is known worldwide for its meticulous, traditional tanning process. Using natural tannins derived from tree bark, their vegetable-tanned leathers are slowly transformed over weeks into hides that are strong, durable, and richly expressive. This time-honored craft results in leather that develops a beautiful patina, aging gracefully alongside its owner.

Among their most celebrated offerings is the Traditional Harness leather — smooth, supple, and deeply hued. Each hide is hot-stuffed with waxes and oils, giving it that signature glow and hand-feel. The colors are like jewel tones pulled from the earth — oxblood, chestnut, buck brown, and black — rich and timeless, grounding each Kinshop piece in both heritage and artistry.

When you hold a Kinshop wallet, bag, or key fob, you’re not just holding leather. You’re holding a small piece of American craft tradition — a story of skill, patience, and enduring beauty.