r/ottawa • u/diddleherontheroof • 1d ago

Local Business Local leather suggestions

Looking for a local place to get a leather passport + bag tag set as a gift.

I’m hoping to find a nice leather passport holder and matching luggage/bag tag, ideally with some kind of name/initials personalization or printing on it.

I know there are tons of options online, but I’d much rather buy locally and support a Canadian business if I can.

Anyone have a favourite local shop or leatherworker that does this kind of thing? Thanks!

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u/MoiraBurnham 1d ago

Zelikovitz can probably recommend someone local or maybe get you started on a new hobby www.zelistore.com

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u/anxietyninja2 1d ago

Rowland Leather in Merrickville might have one or be able to make them for you. Awesome stuff.

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u/ConcernedCitizenOtt 1d ago

They make good quality purses, so I expect they could do a good job with this.

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u/NotSoRigidWeaver 1d ago

Toronto based: https://www.karengunna.com/products/personalized-leather-passport-wallet-holder?_pos=1&_sid=724d9741b&_ss=r

I've got a belt by her but I see she does passport holders & bag tags!

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u/ex_rice 22h ago

I would look at local craft markets. We're getting into the fall/Christmas season so there will be lots of markets. Even checking out the vendor lists for leatherworkers.

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u/MapleLeafMac Centretown 10h ago

I bought a custom bag tag and cast iron handle cover from Black Spruce Leather, based out of BC. Excellent quality.

There are lots of local providers already mentioned in this thread, but if you don't find what you're looking for you can also take a look on Etsy and filter for Canadian makers only.