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Tactile Craftworks

Quality Leather Goods handcrafted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our work is most inspired by the idea of place, and our emotional responses to both home and travel.

Tactile Craftworks is a woman-owned and operated leather crafting company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 2014 by Sarah Heck and Anna Warren, we had been collaborating on hand-crafted projects since meeting in a theater prop shop in 2008. We knew we wanted to continue a shared aesthetic into a new project, and began by selling product at farmers markets and local fairs. Since making the

transition to wholesale in 2016, we now partner with over 200 retailers nationwide, and continue to craft each piece by hand. We take pride in our methods of using modern technologies to enhance our traditional skills. We value quality, heritage, history, and longevity; working to decrease the disposable and give story to the ordinary. We strive to make pieces that are durable to use, beautiful to look at, and satisfying to hold.

05/11/2026

04/17/2026

In case you missed it, we welcomed a new member into the Tactile pack. Meet Hatch, the hound on the right. He’s a weirdo, and we love him (Honig mostly loves him).

02/15/2026

Tool a flask with me. We keep this design simple so that we can affordably produce the quantity they’re looking for, as there are four more steps after this to complete each flask. 79 more to go.

01/24/2026

We have been unbelievably lucky to have an incredible pack at Tactile, but this week we had to say a very heavy goodbye to one of the best, our adored Wedge. The number of photos we have of each of us absolutely clutching him is notable. To say he will be missed is an understatement, but we’ll be forever grateful to Anna and Mike for choosing him, and for the years we had with him.

01/14/2026

Finished up these custom keychains for a client whose family owned two ranches.

12/21/2025

Want to feel this cozy? Come shop with us in person today 12/21, noon-4pm! We’re taking a winter production break, so any online orders placed now will ship after January 5. Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday✨

12/14/2025

We’re opening our doors to the public today and next Sunday, December 14 & 21, for some cozy in-person shopping! Join us 12-4pm and find a gift for everyone on your list✨

12/04/2025

Chicago! Come see our cozy new sign at December 4-7, booth 2046, and knock out that holiday shopping.

11/28/2025

Welcome Rocky Mountain National Park to the series. This 1942 map is filled with hand drawn lettering and details, and a real charmer. And as always, a portion of the sales of our Park Series supports the .

As a Thank You for supporting our work, take 20% off (almost) everything through Monday, December 1. We are unbelievably grateful for you, and appreciate your commitment to backing small businesses whenever you can. Let’s make a beautiful holiday season together✨

11/07/2025

Introducing ✨the Venice Collection✨ We created this line with a stunning 1792 map of the city, you will not believe how charming the tiny boat illustrations are. Available now at tactilecraftworks.com.

10/08/2025

This weekend Anna is hosting a Leather Book Binding Workshop at ! Saturday, October 11, 2-5pm. There’s only a few spots left, sign up at https://www.toothandnailmke.com/workshops/p/leather-book-binding-with-anna-warren.

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Milwaukee, WI

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https://tactilecraftworks.com/

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