Leather for Bags & Handbags

Find leather selected for handbags, totes, clutches, backpacks and bag details. This guide brings together the formats, weights and finishes commonly used for bag making, from flexible lambskin to structured cowhide.

Choose leather for your bag project

Natural grain cowhide provides a soft hand with enough body for everyday handbags and totes. Italian Nappa lambskin works well for lightweight bags, linings and soft construction. Suede, metallic and embossed leather add texture or contrast for panels, pockets and details.

Choose a whole or half side for larger builds and production work, or use pre-cut sheets for prototypes, small bags and accents. Product specifications include thickness, approximate area and recommended uses to help you compare materials.

Shop leather recommended for bags and handbags

Order what your project needs

TanneryNYC supplies leather with no minimums and ships from New York. Swatches are available when you want to compare color, grain and hand before ordering.