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!

NEW! Leather belts in bridle leather and traditional saddle leather. Extra long straps available. I've got your size.

Every purse I make can be customized with a longer or shorter shoulder strap, extra pockets, or a special color combination. Email your requests, and I'll reply with a quote. Please remember that I am not a custom leather crafter. I don't do custom designs and do not alter the fundamental size or shape of my own designs. Thanks for looking at my site!

Handmade Leather Purse by Doug McCubbins

The Everyday is one of my most popular bags. The size and shape allow it to hold a variety of items with ease and style. The shoulder strap adjusts from 32" to 38" with a solid brass buckle. Large unlined main compartment with a slip pocket on the outside front, a long zipper pocket on the outside back, and a full size inside zipper pocket. Available in smooth leather in black, mocha, red, or tan. Also available with water buffalo accent. Detailed photos are available on the product page. Handcrafted in the USA by Doug McCubbins and Highland Leather.

11.0"W x 8.0"T x 3.0"D
38" strap adjusts with a solid brass buckle.

Price: $89.00

Ships FREE to any US address.

Handmade Leather Purse by Doug McCubbins

The Fashion Hobo features a nicely top stitched trim on the front that is available in contrasting leathers. There's a large zipper pocket on the outside back plus two large slip pockets and a small cell phone pocket on the inside. A long zipper on the top allows the purse to open wide so you can see what's inside. Double sliders on the top zipper can be positioned to let you open the purse from either left or right. Available in smooth leather in black, mocha, red, or tan. Also available with embossed leather trim in Black/Buffalo as shown at left or Black/Brandy. Detailed photos are available on the product page. Handcrafted in the USA by Doug McCubbins and Highland Leather.

12.0"W x 9.0"T at the center x 3.5"D
36" strap adjusts with a solid brass buckle

Price: $139.00

Ships FREE to any US address.

Handmade Leather Purse by Doug McCubbins

The UniBag features a large zip pocket on the front with a a diagonal trim piece that's available in contrasting leathers. Inside the bag there's a large slip pocket and a small slip pocket for your cell phone. This is a clean, simple design that carries well and never goes out of style. Detailed photos are available on the product page. Handcrafted in the USA by Doug McCubbins and Highland Leather.

8.0"W x 10.0"T x 2.5"D
42" strap adjusts with a solid brass buckle.

Price: $79.00

Ships FREE to any US address.

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: $22.00

Ships FREE to any US address.

"English" Bridle Leather Belt

English Bridle leather belt with a solid brass buckle set. This is a very fine quality casual belt that can be made in any waist size up to about 68 inches. (Yes, I will make this belt to fit big folks.) The buckle set is solid brass with a highly polished chrome finish or in polished brass. The belt is supplied with chicago screws for a durable and easy to change buckle attachment. You won't be disappointed with the quality of this belt. Handmade in the North Carolina mountains.

1.5 inches wide
Custom cut and punched to your exact waist size.

Price: $45.00

Ships FREE to any US address.