Handmade in the USA, constructed with quality, sustainability, & functionality in mind.

Built to Last a Lifetime

Our Brick-and-Mortar is officially back open after a round of winter renovations.

Small-batch production means greater attention to every stitch. The result? A bag that lasts.

Say Goodbye to Fast Fashion

Featuring work by artisans from all around Connecticut including right here in Chester.

Blackkat Leather Goods

Hand-made goods are a rare find in today’s world of fast fashion. Blackkat aims to continue the tradition of quality slow-made products. Built with a stylistic flair unique among its peers, we can guarantee these are not your mother’s bag.

Pre-Orders Now Open

If there’s a style you’re waiting for, you can pre-order yours now.

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Lizzie Tote
$275.00

Tula Mini Tote

Our newest design checks all the boxes.

Travel Essentials

Shop our collection of men’s products from wallets, to belts and catch all trays.

McGowan Messenger

The do-it-all of messenger bags.

Leather Sourced & Handmade
in the U.S.A.

Wickett and Craig USA vegetable tanned leather

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View fullsize ICYMI: a fresh batch of Egg Clutches hit our shelves just in time for Easter. We know eggs are expensive right now, so be sure to buy yours locally.
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View fullsize Something new I’ve been working on. Fun to experiment with these circular handles. They are retractable by the way! Hope to have some more to show you soon. Let me know some good name ideas in the comments 👇
View fullsize We’re back! Good things are worth waiting for right?! The renovation took way longer than I thought, as is usually the case. But it looks great and we can’t wait to see you in the shop!
View fullsize To say it’s been a slow winter would be an understatement. So to make the most of this slow period we’re closing the store for the next couple weeks to renovate. After 7 years it’s in dire need of a fresh coat of paint among other t
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View fullsize Hello February! That’s right y’all, we made it through the longest month of the year … barely! January can be tough for small businesses like myself, sales drop significantly and you begin to wonder what you’re doing with you
View fullsize Hello Monday! The storefront may be closed today but we’re always open online 😉😏. We’re working on stocking you up for Valentine’s Day, here’s a few ideas to get you going. If you ask nicely we may debut some new designs&he