Party bucket and crescent woodie bags from Quinn McIlhargey Nicholson’s Baqette in Cincinnati (photos by @byhatsue)
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Made in Ohio Gifts: Leather Goods

If you’re looking for an expertly crafted leather bag, Ohio artisans such as Fount, River City Leather and more offer a range of options and styles.

Handmade Bags, Straps and Wallets
by Baqette
Quinn McIlhargey-Nicholson is dedicated to the use of bold color in her handcrafted leather bags, wallets and key tools. Her Cincinnati business is focused on making pieces that act equally as functional objects and fashion statements. baqette.com

Fount leather bags
Bags & Wallets
by Fount
Cleveland residents Jackie and Phillip Wachter examine the finest details of their Italian leather before cutting the patterns to create their high-end bags, wallets and satchels. fountleather.com

Bags, Totes & Wallets

By River City Leather
Erin and Aaron Buckley’s Gallipolis workshop crafts beautiful, feminine leather goods in a variety of colors and textures. Its Stapleton Goods line features more masculine-oriented leather products. rivercityleather.com


Zeroz Wallets
Minimalist Wallets
by Zeroz
Columbus designer Paul Westrick wanted to replace his bulky wallet with something more compact and stylish, leading him to create and sell his line of thin wallets, which are available in various sizes and colors. zeroz.com

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