The best gifts are the ones that get used every day. A well-made leather piece does exactly that, and because full-grain leather ages instead of wearing out, it keeps reminding someone of you for years. Here is how we would choose, piece by piece, from what we design in Guatemala City and have made by hand by local artisans.
Start with how they carry
Before picking a gift, think about how the person carries their things today:
- Front pocket, few cards: a cardholder or a slim bifold.
- Always with their iPhone: a MagSafe wallet.
- Always with a bag: a long wallet, a crossbody or a tote.
- Always traveling: a passport wallet or a weekender.
Leather gifts for him
- The Slim: our minimalist bifold, made for the front pocket. Fits 6–8 cards plus bills.
- The Wallet: an unconventional bifold with an exterior pocket for the card he uses most.
- The Magnet: a MagSafe wallet for iPhone 12 or newer that holds 4 cards.
- The Satchel: a slim crossbody satchel for a tablet and notebook, for work or the weekend.
Leather gifts for her
- The Women's Wallet: a long leather wallet with three card slots and a full-length bill sleeve.
- The Crossbody: a small zip-top bag for phone, wallet and keys.
- The Tote: an open-top leather tote bag with an interior zip pocket, roomy enough for work.
Of course, none of these are only for him or only for her. Our cardholders, wallets and bags are designed to be used by anyone.
Gifts for travelers
- The Passport: holds two passports, cards and a boarding pass. A good choice for couples who travel together.
- The Duffle: a carry-on leather weekender for someone who travels often, or a big milestone gift.
Small gifts
- The Half: our smallest cardholder, for 4–6 cards.
- SIMPLE Care: our natural leather balm, made in Guatemala. A thoughtful extra for anyone who already owns good leather.
Corporate and team gifts
Leather gifts work well for teams, clients and events because they are useful and personal without being flashy. If you need several pieces, write to us with the pieces, quantities and date you need. Because everything is made by hand in small batches, the earlier you ask, the better.
Dates to plan for in Guatemala
Handmade goods are made in small batches, so plan ahead for the busiest gift dates: Mother's Day in Guatemala (May 10), Father's Day (June 17), graduations at the end of the year and Christmas.
A final tip
Add a note explaining that full-grain leather darkens and softens with use, so the person knows the patina is part of the gift. Our leather care guide is a good thing to share too. See every gift idea in one place in our leather gifts collection.