Huasna Valley · Central Coast, California
Handmade Leather Goods, Stitched by Hand on the Central Coast
Wallets, bags, belts and custom pieces by Bobby French. Built to last a lifetime of use.
The Collection
Made to order, in six disciplines
Every piece begins as a conversation and a hide. Choose a category to see what Bobby makes.
Made by hand
Designed, cut, tooled and stitched by one pair of hands
No production line. Bobby French carries each piece from the first cut to the final edge.
Bobby French
Owner & Maker
01
Cut
Each pattern is laid out and cut by hand from vegetable-tanned leather.
02
Tool
Designs and basketweave are tooled and stamped into the grain.
03
Stitch
Panels are joined with a hand saddle stitch, two needles, one thread.
04
Finish
Edges are finished by hand and solid brass hardware is set.
From the bench
Featured pieces
Custom Work
Hand-Painted Tiger Wallet
Wallets
Long Wallet, Red Croc-Embossed
Wallets
Bifold Wallet
Wallets
Brown Bifold, Closed
Bags
Pebbled Calf Crossbody, Navy
Bags
Croc-Embossed Crossbody, Black
Belts
Basketweave Tooled Belt
Belts
Basketweave Belt, Buckle End
Watch Bands
Cuff-Style Watch Band
Watch Bands
Cuff Band, Full Length
Accessories
Custom Badge Holder, Alien
Accessories
Custom Badge Holder, Flower
Custom Work
Tiger Wallet, Closed
Personalized
Your name, stamped into the leather
Names and initials are stamped by hand on belts, wallets and more. A gift that's unmistakably theirs, or a piece that's unmistakably yours.
- Name-stamped belts
- Initials on wallets and card holders
- Matching sets in the same leather
Find HVLC
Where to see the work
The Natural Toolbox
Select pieces have been available locally at The Natural Toolbox, a shop for locally made goods.
Central Coast
Serving North County to Santa Maria: Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and more.
On Instagram
@huasnavalleyleathercraft
Questions
Good to know
Yes. Every piece is designed, cut, tooled and stitched by hand by Bobby.
Yes, custom orders are open. Message on Instagram or fill out the custom order form.
Yes. Names and initials can be stamped on belts, wallets and other pieces.
On Instagram at @huasnavalleyleathercraft. Select pieces have also been available at The Natural Toolbox, a shop for locally made goods.
Pickup or delivery on the Central Coast is arranged with Bobby.
Custom Orders Open
Have something in mind?
Every piece is made to order. Tell Bobby what you're after and start the conversation.