I'm Doug McCubbins, a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, and I've been designing and constructing soft handmade leather purses and accessories since 1975. I personally make every item I sell, so you can be sure it's done correctly. My designs are simple and strong, the kind of leather purses you could find at craft shows in the 1970's. All of my bags are intended to be soft and unstructured with no fabric linings, no stiffeners, and no synthetic materials (except the nylon zippers and thread, of course). I design the patterns, cut and sew the leather, and ship the bags directly from my workshop in Asheville, NC. If a genuine limited production, handmade leather bag, made in the USA from domestically available materials appeals to you, then please take a look at my site.

Some of the features of my Highland Leather brand bags include solid brass buckles and hardware, reliable nylon zippers from YKK, strong and durable nylon shoe thread, and soft supple aniline cowhide. If you're looking for a solid, handmade leather bag of traditional design and durable quality, you've come to the right place. Your new Highland brand bag will be one of the longest lasting bags you've ever owned. I guarantee it!

Highland Leather will close for vacation on May 28, 2008 and reopen on June 9, 2008. The website will remain open, but no one will be available to ship orders or answer inquiries. Thanks for your patience!

Handmade Leather Purse by Doug McCubbins

The Everyday is one of my most popular bags. The size and shape allow it to hold a variety of items with ease and style. The shoulder strap adjusts from 32" to 38" with a solid brass buckle. Large unlined main compartment with a slip pocket on the outside front, a long zipper pocket on the outside back, and a full size inside zipper pocket. Available in smooth leather in black, brandy, mocha, red, or tan. Also available with embossed leather trim in Black/Brandy or Mocha/Brandy. Detailed photos are available on the product page. Handcrafted in the USA by Doug McCubbins and Highland Leather.

11.0"W x 8.0"T x 3.0"D
38" strap adjusts with a solid brass buckle.

Price: $90.00

Handmade Leather Pouch by Doug McCubbins-Medium Size

Great little zipper pouch is perfect for organizing your stuff inside your bag. Good for folding money, credit cards, coins, jewelry, keys, pens and pencils, paper clips, glasses, business cards, and most anything that will fit inside. Soft and durable pouch is available in six colors and three sizes (medium size shown at left). Handcrafted in the USA by Doug McCubbins and Highland Leather.

7.50"W x 5.00"T

Price: $15.00

Handmade Leather Purse Organizer

This leather purse organizer slips inside your bag for easy access to your cellphone, cards, and pens. Holds most cells, plus 3 or 4 cards, and 2 pens. Fits inside most medium to large purses including our own 316, 320, 324, 325, and 326. Its cut from the same leather as our other bags and available in Black, Mocha, or Red. Handmade in the North Carolina mountains by Doug McCubbins and Highland Leather Company.

9.00"W x 4.00"T

Price: $12.00

Handmade Leather Key Pouch

Handmade leather key pouch holds everything you need for a quick trip out. Keys, cards, license, and cash all fit nicely in this little pouch. Licenses, credit cards, and folded money will fit in either pocket, and the spring steel key ring holds keys securely. Colors are Black, Mocha, and Red. Handmade in the North Carolina mountains by Doug McCubbins and Highland Leather Company.

4.50"W x 3.00"T

Price: $12.00