Desert Leather

Desert Leather Self taught bush bloke who is passionate about making leather products

Beautiful handcrafted handbag for sale $220
19/02/2026

Beautiful handcrafted handbag for sale $220

Another custom stock bridle finished and ready to head to its new home. This one’s already spoken for 🤎
19/02/2026

Another custom stock bridle finished and ready to head to its new home. This one’s already spoken for 🤎

Black and white leather hat band $75
19/02/2026

Black and white leather hat band $75

Tri-fold leather wallet $120
19/02/2026

Tri-fold leather wallet $120

Bi-fold leather wallet $100
19/02/2026

Bi-fold leather wallet $100

Bi-fold Leather wallet $100
19/02/2026

Bi-fold Leather wallet $100

David is back in actionDavid is back in the workshop and taking custom orders again.If you’ve been meaning to get a belt...
03/02/2026

David is back in action

David is back in the workshop and taking custom orders again.
If you’ve been meaning to get a belt, repair or custom leather piece done — now’s a great time.

Handmade leather goods, repairs and custom work.
📍 Geraldton
📲 Message us to order

Desert Leather Notice!Due to serious illness and ongoing hospital stays, David has been unable to complete our Christmas...
03/12/2025

Desert Leather Notice!

Due to serious illness and ongoing hospital stays, David has been unable to complete our Christmas orders. He deeply regrets the delay and wishes he was well enough to work.

Right now we’re focusing on his recovery, and we’re so grateful for your patience and compassion. If you need to check on an order or cancel, please reach out via private message.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you 🤎

Plaited split reins $150 + postage and handling
24/11/2025

Plaited split reins $150 + postage and handling

Introducing Desert Leather ( for those that don’t know)Handcrafted • Bush-born • Sea-side madeDesert Leather officially ...
22/11/2025

Introducing Desert Leather ( for those that don’t know)
Handcrafted • Bush-born • Sea-side made

Desert Leather officially opened in 2018, but the story began long before that — back in 1990, when David decided to teach himself leatherwork. At the ripe old age of 35 he picked up his first book, the RM Williams Leather Handbook, followed closely by Bruce Grant’s Encyclopaedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding.

Like any true bushman, he learned the craft with grit, patience, and a whole lot of practice.

Today, after retiring from station life, David and his wife Merrilea live in the coastal town of Geraldton, where Desert Leather continues to grow. Merrilea has been part of the journey from day one — ordering hides, chasing tools, and giving her honest (and usually spot-on) opinions on every piece that leaves the bench.

Together they make a brilliant team, and every piece that leaves the bench carries their combined care, laughter, and lived experience.

Thank you for supporting a small Aussie business built from the bush, strengthened by partnership, and now made by the sea.
🤎🧵 Desert Leather — Crafted since 1990.

Behind every Desert Leather piece is time, skill, and sometimes… a very dedicated junior apprentice! 👧✨This custom plait...
22/11/2025

Behind every Desert Leather piece is time, skill, and sometimes… a very dedicated junior apprentice! 👧✨
This custom plaited belt is nearly ready for its new home.

Order your own handmade gear today — crafted with pride right here in Geraldton

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Geraldton, WA
6530

Telephone

+61890375995

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