Black Lab  ·  Est. 2016  ·  Chestertown, MD

Handmade
to Last.

Custom leather goods, made to fit your needs and built to last. Crafted one piece at a time on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

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Custom Crafting Western Carving Personalized Engraving Corporate Gifts Handmade in Chestertown, MD
Saddle-Stitched Hand-Cut Edge-Burnished Made to Last Est. 2016
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A black lab running on the beach — the namesake of the workshop
Our namesake, on the bay.
Est.2016
Our Story

From a vision
to a workshop.

Black Lab Leather Goods started with a vision to create high-quality, handcrafted leather products that leather enthusiasts can cherish for years.

We pride ourselves on creating products that not only look great but also serve a purpose. Every piece we create is a labor of love, meticulously crafted by hand. From the selection of premium leather to the final touches of intricate detailing, we ensure that each product reflects our commitment to excellence.

9Years on the bench
1Maker, by hand
Pieces to come
— Black Lab Leather Goods Chestertown, Maryland

Measured twice.·Cut once.·Made to last.

From the Bench
Our Process

From selection to final stitch.

01
Premium Leather Selection
Sourcing the right hides for each piece — weight, grain, and character chosen to match the job.
02
Pattern & Design
Tailored to the client's needs — drafted, measured, and refined before a single cut is made.
03
Cut, Stitch, Carve
Hand-cut, saddle-stitched, and — where called for — Western carved in the old tradition.
04
Final Detailing
Edges burnished, hardware set, engravings finished. Every piece inspected before it leaves the bench.
Custom Commissions

Let's make something
that lasts.

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