Birdsall Leather

Birdsall Leather Supplying quality leather skins to a national and international market. Birdsall Bros was Australia's largest family run tannery, employing 75 people with
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After settling in Sydney in the late 1800's The Birdsall family commenced tanning sheepskins in 1883 at the North Botany tannery (now known as Mascot). The large tannery prospered over 4 generations and 105 years. Birdsall Bros was Australia's largest family run tannery, employing 75 people with the factory spread over 3 acres of land, specialising in chrome tanned leather for footwear, handbags a

nd leathergoods, also vegetable tanned leather for saddlery and leathergoods. Birdsall Bros were renowned for being innovators of the industry, developing and producing special effects of tonings and embossed leather and reverse effects, analine leather such as polished marble together with soft ballet leather and fine full grains. Development work on leathers is an ongoing project with extensive trials being evaluated under Birdsall's experience in leather knowhow spanning 5 generations. In 1970 our business was defined as not just Tanners of fine leather, but suppliers to an industry, subsequently Birdsall (Leather) Co. Pty Ltd took over the roll of expansion into other materials by importing leathers which were not made in Australia, various types of linings , soling materials and rubber. Regular visits are made overseas to seek out the latest fashion and production developments. Sadly circumstances changed and the tannery closed in 1988. The same year David Birdsall opened a smaller tannery in our Chegwyn Street, Botany site. Success of the new site soon expanded into premises of 2600 sq mtrs. Now into its 5th generation, David's son Andrew along with wife Shane & daughter Katy & Sister in law Louise still embrace the business and continue the family tradition producing high quality leathers, a broad product range and servicing an international market while becoming company directors to ensure success. Birdsall Leather specialise in Kangaroo skins which have been vegetable tanned for lace and leathercraft. We also supply leathercraft supplies which play a major part of our product mix, including tooling sides and double shoulders, and all types of dyes and finishes.

Well the weekend is over ! It is always great to meet new people and new customers ! See you all next year ! 🏰🏰🏰
06/09/2026

Well the weekend is over ! It is always great to meet new people and new customers ! See you all next year ! 🏰🏰🏰

A few pics today at Newcastle medieval festival ! See you all tomorrow for another day of entertainment 🏰☀️🏰
05/09/2026

A few pics today at Newcastle medieval festival ! See you all tomorrow for another day of entertainment 🏰☀️🏰

Newcastle medieval festival has begun ! 🏰🏰
04/09/2026

Newcastle medieval festival has begun ! 🏰🏰

Want to brush up on your skills or know someone who does? Come along to Birdsall's Beginner course where youll be intro...
04/09/2026

Want to brush up on your skills or know someone who does? Come along to Birdsall's Beginner course where youll be introduced to all kinds of leather and what to do with them, stamp, colour, stitch and burnish edges of veg tanned leather and learn the difference between tannages. Loads of information in 4 hours for only $80! Next is Saturday 12th September @ 8.30am, https://www.birdsall-leather.com.au/.../Beginners.../pd.php See less

28/08/2026

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20/08/2026
A post from Shannon West: It is with great sadness I can confirm that Peter Main has passed away this morning. Peter was...
19/08/2026

A post from Shannon West:
It is with great sadness I can confirm that Peter Main has passed away this morning. Peter was a pioneer in leatherwork - an artist who pushed the boundaries and expanded the envelope and inspired a whole new generation of leather artisans. Not only was he an accomplished artist but he gave back to the leather community at every opportunity and was generous with time, advice and teaching. Peter wrote and published a number of books not only about his own work but that of others like Ann and Al Stolhman. He had a talent that surpassed excellence, and many aspire to reach his level of expertise. He will be sadly missed by all in the leatherworking communities around the world. Condolences to Matt, Emma, Sarah and Pietra and families.
I will post funeral details when they are known.

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6 Bay Road
Taren Point, NSW
2229

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30am
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

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