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!

The Bikini Bag features a "V" shaped applique' on the large front pocket and an adjustable shoulder strap. There's a full size zipper pocket on the inside back and a long zipper pocket on the outside back. Cellphone pocket on the inside back fits most flip phones. This purse is available in Black, Mocha, and Brandy plus several combination colors/textures. Click on the photo for details. Handcrafted in the USA by Highland Leather and Doug McCubbins.

The "V" has been a traditional symbol of femininity for thousands of years, and variations of this form are widely used in a variety of women's accessories. This is my interpretation of the design.

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 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