6 American Leather Bags to Start Your Search

Certain categories make it quite difficult to buy American (ahem, Electronics!). Thankfully, leather bags isn’t one of those categories! With the number of Made in USA leather bags available, the real question is . . . Where should you start? Here are six American leather bags to start your search (and bonus options!).

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1. Buffalo Billfold Company — Since 1972, Buffalo Billfold Company has crafted leather goods in Minnesota. While the company obviously makes wallets, you’ll also find this handsome attache as well as a purses, padfolios, etc. As the name implies, Buffalo Billfold uses durable American Bison full grain leather. Read more about Buffalo Billfold’s Made in USA Bison Leather Goods.
   

   American Leather Bags – The Buffalo Billfold Company: Leather Attache Case (Price: $296)

2. Col. Littleton — Stamped “Col. Littleton – Made in Lynnville, Tennessee USA,” bags range from small phone cases to handbags to premium leather luggage. Designs often incorporate brass hardware and other interesting hardware elements. So, practice the “art of manliness” with Col. Littleton.
   

   Col. Littleton: No. 1 Leather Travel Bag Grip (Price: $825)

3. Frank Clegg — Made in America since 1970, Frank Clegg produces luxury leather goods from the great state of Massachusetts. Products range from briefcases, travel bags, and portfolios to messenger and tote bags. On the high end, you’ll find “Exotics”—super-luxury bags made from exotic leathers.
   

   Frank Clegg: Troy Duffle Smooth Tumbled Leather (Price: $1,350)

4. Duluth Pack — Browse Duluth Pack for “American made canvas and leather products with a lifetime guarantee on craftsmanship and hardware.”
   

   Duluth Pack: Leather Lakewalk Tote (Price: $225)

5. BeautifulBagsEtc — With a background in re-upholstering, BeautifulBagsEtc crafts colorful, embroidered leather and tapestry bags. From clutches to cross body bags to ‘Mary Poppins’ doctor bags, you’ll be sure to find a unique bag for your collection.
   

   Genuine Leather Embroidered Pansies Cross Body Messenger Bag (Price: $113)

6. Artifact — Totes, backpacks, cross-body bags, and messenger bags, made from canvas, leather, twill, and other materials.
   

   All bags are handmade in our Omaha studio using the finest quality materials, with a focus on utility and timeless design.

   

   ARTIFACT: Harness Leather Bag (Price: $350)

Alternative Made in USA Bags

Check out the Made in USA List for bags made in America from recycled sail cloth, waxed canvas, and other materials. Don’t know where to start? Here are a few randomly selected links from the Bags category: