Woodheads

Woodheads Woodheads is Cape Town's original leather merchant since 1867. Leather craft and leather supplies. Game skins and sheepskin.

Finished leather goods and KARU sheepskin slippers

Goat Glaze is a goatskin lining leather, thin, semi-soft, and stable with a shiny finish.The glazed finish gives it a sm...
18/09/2026

Goat Glaze is a goatskin lining leather, thin, semi-soft, and stable with a shiny finish.
The glazed finish gives it a smooth, refined surface.
Its stability holds up well against the movement and handling that lining leather is subject to, while remaining light and comfortable.
Available from R4.50 per dm² excluding VAT.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
📞 +27 31 709 3408 (KZN)
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Our J54 is built for workwear.The 100% cotton fabric in a 2x1 twill weave is designed to hold up in demanding environmen...
17/09/2026

Our J54 is built for workwear.
The 100% cotton fabric in a 2x1 twill weave is designed to hold up in demanding environments across industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
Available from R95.65 per lm excluding VAT.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
📞 +27 31 709 3408 (KZN)
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Our Firm Calf Nappa is rigid and structured, at 1.0/1.2mm substance.Softee Calf Nappa is the opposite. Mellow, buttery a...
16/09/2026

Our Firm Calf Nappa is rigid and structured, at 1.0/1.2mm substance.
Softee Calf Nappa is the opposite. Mellow, buttery and flexible, with a 0.6/0.8mm substance.
Firm hides available from R3.95 per dm² excluding VAT.
Softee Hides available from R4.50 per dm² excluding VAT.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
📞 +27 31 709 3408 (KZN)
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500gsm canvas, finished with UV and fluorocarbon protection for durability and easy upkeep. Suited to bags, covers, and ...
14/09/2026

500gsm canvas, finished with UV and fluorocarbon protection for durability and easy upkeep. Suited to bags, covers, and more.
Available in a curated range of fashion colours from R360.00 per lm excluding VAT.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
📞 +27 31 709 3408 (KZN)
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Behind every finished component is careful, precise stitching. Quality stitching takes a trained eye and steady hand to ...
11/09/2026

Behind every finished component is careful, precise stitching.
Quality stitching takes a trained eye and steady hand to guide the leather, and it's a skill our team has honed over years in our factory.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
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The combination of Urban leather and bull denim gives makers a fresh, versatile palette, ideal for creating pieces that ...
10/09/2026

The combination of Urban leather and bull denim gives makers a fresh, versatile palette, ideal for creating pieces that are as durable as they are distinctive.
Using denim for larger panels alongside leather for structural or feature pieces, like straps, trims, or pockets, is a smart way to manage costs while still delivering a premium look.
Urban available from R5.20 per dm² excluding VAT.
Bull Denim available from R99.00 per lm excluding VAT.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
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Urban Polished offers a smooth, glossy finish, giving the leather a refined, high-shine surface while retaining the stre...
09/09/2026

Urban Polished offers a smooth, glossy finish, giving the leather a refined, high-shine surface while retaining the strength, tight fibre, and character that leather is known for.
From book covers to structured handbags, the range of colours and finishes means there's an option to suit any design.
Available from R4.52 per dm² excluding VAT.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
📩 [email protected]

08/09/2026

Digital printing, straight onto leather. Watch the pattern lay down in real time. This is how we bring custom designs to life on hides, ready for bags, accessories, or your own project.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
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Available in a versatile mid-weight substance of 1.8/2.0mm, well-suited to a range of small leather goods, accessories, ...
07/09/2026

Available in a versatile mid-weight substance of 1.8/2.0mm, well-suited to a range of small leather goods, accessories, and fashion pieces.
As a crust leather, it's an excellent base for makers wanting to dye or finish the leather themselves for a fully custom result.
Available from R4.52 per dm² excluding VAT.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
📩 [email protected]

Spring has arrived in Cape Town, and it feels right to get outside and enjoy it together for our annual Spring Walk.📞 +2...
03/09/2026

Spring has arrived in Cape Town, and it feels right to get outside and enjoy it together for our annual Spring Walk.
📞 +27 21 461 7185 (Cape Town)
📞 +27 31 709 3408 (KZN)
📩 [email protected]

Address

29 Caledon Street
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:45
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:45
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:45
Thursday 08:00 - 16:45
Friday 08:00 - 16:45
Saturday 08:30 - 13:00

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