Made by hand in South Africa
Proudly African
Leathercraft
Explore one-of-a-kind leather pieces, made by hand. Request a price, or work with Jaco to create a custom piece designed around what you need.
Buy it as it is.
Or make it yours.
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Find a finished piece. Request its price.
See something Jaco has already made that you love? If it's available, that exact piece can be yours. Enquire to confirm its price and details with Jaco.
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Start with a design, or your own idea
Want it in another colour, size or finish? Want a name, initials or a logo? Want something completely different? Start a custom order.
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One-of-a-kindUbuntu Tree of Life Handcrafted Leather Valet Tray
A square tan leather catch-all tray engraved with an African tree motif and an Ubuntu-inspired message.
Price on request
One-of-a-kindProudly African Cap with Tooled Leather Peak
A cream cap finished with a richly patterned brown leather peak and a Proudly African leather badge.
Price on request
One-of-a-kindReddish-Brown Marbled Leather Bifold Wallet
Reddish-brown handmade bifold wallet with dramatic tonal marbling and card slots inside.
Price on request
The work behind it
Before it becomes yours
Every finished piece begins here. With an idea, a piece of leather and the tools of a craft that rewards patience.
The smallest details are often the ones you never notice — until they're wrong.
The idea
What are we making?
Who is it for?
What does it need to do?
The design
Measurements.
Proportions.
Pattern development.
Construction decisions.
The making
Leather selection. Cutting. Punching.
Stitching. Shaping. Edge finishing.
Hardware. Finishing.
Yours
A completed piece created for a person rather than a production line.
Custom leatherwork
Have something else in mind?
Some of the best pieces start with an idea, not a product page. Your piece may begin with a photograph, a sketch, an old favourite, or simply something you can picture in your head.
Bring the idea. Jaco will work with you to turn it into something that works beautifully in leather.
Start a custom project
Meet the maker
Meet the hands behind your piece
Jaco Pretorius is the craftsman behind Proudly African Leathercraft. Every piece is cut, stitched and finished by him — which is also why a custom piece can be discussed directly with the person making it.
About JacoFrom Jaco's workshop
A piece of your own
Learn the craft — coming soon
Made by you.
Guided by Jaco.
Leathercraft kits and short video lessons are in the works. Leave your email and you'll hear first.