Archetype Leather

Archetype Leather When detail and quality matter choose Archetype. Made one at a time by hand in Chicago. Get in touch Louis.

Archetype is a small one man leather working shop located in Chicago. My goal is to produce the highest quality leather goods made with traditional methods that will last a lifetime. Each item is made one at a time by hand using the finest materials available. I only use leathers from the Horween Tannery here in Chicago and from Hermann Oak in St. I specialize in custom hand tooled and dyed goods including guitar straps, motorcycle seats and a variety of accessories.

I had fun with this floral themed tooled strap for a German tele-player. I hope you enjoy it Henrik!
04/06/2026

I had fun with this floral themed tooled strap for a German tele-player. I hope you enjoy it Henrik!

This floral strap seems fitting for welcoming spring.
03/19/2026

This floral strap seems fitting for welcoming spring.

This Mucha piece was such a pleasure to carve.
10/20/2025

This Mucha piece was such a pleasure to carve.

A quick project to dust things off this evening.
10/16/2025

A quick project to dust things off this evening.

I can help with your brand story. Here's a B2B project that I worked on with the folks at Wilson for the legendary Roger...
09/15/2025

I can help with your brand story. Here's a B2B project that I worked on with the folks at Wilson for the legendary Roger Federer back in the before times..

Nothing beats 70's brass.
08/22/2025

Nothing beats 70's brass.

Made by hand in the city by the lake.
08/08/2025

Made by hand in the city by the lake.

I took a break from social media, but still have the goods. Here's a shot of the first stages of a run of notebook cases...
08/04/2025

I took a break from social media, but still have the goods. Here's a shot of the first stages of a run of notebook cases for an upcoming event here in Chicago.

Another in the books! Thanks for the collaboration. Second photo of the winning Valhalla bike, courtesy of
06/25/2024

Another in the books! Thanks for the collaboration. Second photo of the winning Valhalla bike, courtesy of

Riding weather is here and I'll take it!
02/26/2024

Riding weather is here and I'll take it!

Knife sheath welt detail.
10/05/2022

Knife sheath welt detail.

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