What is not to love about this Greenwich Village leather shop. Think back to days of patchouli and sandals and Dylan and Bleaker Street and this shop Native Leather, which has been around the happy hippy times. Carol who works there just built me a custom sheath for a knife my brother made. The job took a little know how and creative thinking and I love it. So get your custom leather work as well as sandals made to fit here. read more

Native Leather - Custom made knife sheath by Carol. - Leather Goods Near Me - New York, New York

Actually, Native Leather was originally called Natural Leather--and when they have the hatch to the basement open you can see "Natural Leather" painted on the underside. When the store changed ownership, they changed the name, but to something close to "Natural Leather." It is a true hippie leather store, and one of their best products is their custom leather sandals made from a tracing of your foot. They'll do all repairs on them, and these will last you years and years--trust me. Carol is the woman who runs the store, and Josh is the estranged son of Dick, the founder. ("I was a sandal slave," Josh told me once about his summers growing up, making sandal parts. He also told me once that Dick was the "sandal king," which he is.) You can get leather hats, bags, and belts, in addition to the aforementioned sandals. It's a great place to hang out, too. read more

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I came in after being drawn to the eye-catching window display of leather goods and various hats. I really wanted a hat and walked in asking for help with a hat that would fit my slightly larger than normal head. The woman, I'm guessing her name was Carol based on the positive reviews, had a very no-nonsense attitude and was very helpful. We eventually found a lovely straw Hermann hat with a chiffon leopard print ribbon that I wore out the door. There is more than leather at Native Leather. There were so many hats! I saw felt hats, western style hats, fedoras, sun hats, and straw hats. Carol is rightfully proud of her wares. I mentioned that most hats I bought online didn't fit as well as this hat and she scoffed "why would you shop online?" As I was leaving the store I took one last look at the hats that were hung on the walls and the leather bags and belts dangling from hooks and I could not agree with her more. Skip extralargeheadhat.com and stop by Native Leather! read more

I am an audiophile (or someone who carries around a huge rig with iPod + portable amplifier + digital to analog converter + headphone, ho hum...). I needed something to carry it around in since my cheap plastic bags from Subzi Bazaar, even as it provided a nice camouflage for my $2K rig, invariably tore open half way on every journey. So, here I was. After 30 minutes of frantically searching, I finally found a saddle bag (that is used by men on horse back, you know) which could fit my rig and a portable headphone in, at a price that did not exceed the cost of my rig. Kidding - just cost me about $90. Not bad at all. What is amazing is the willingness of the lady in the shop (I know it is a shame but I do not remember her name) to work with me in finding it. She never stopped smiling (even though she made an assumption that I lived in Jersey City because I said I was basically from India) and was very pleasant and helpful. Next time, I am skipping all the steps in between and heading there straight. read more

This is one of the nicest little leather shops I've been in. The owner Carol is very helpful without any pressuring what so ever. She made belts for both my wife and myself...for a very fair price. read more

This store has a wide selection of leather coats, belts, buckles, and hats. The store used to be on Bleecker Street between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street. read more

Very high-quality imported, domestic, and vintage leather (and fur) goods for a good price. Plus the business has been around for years and years -- apparently they've been making custom sandals since 1968! The long-haired hippie/biker-ish dude there is very nice, and the other guy there is gruff but helpful. I got a great deal on a bag there. read more

My best friend bought me a backpack from Native Leather for my birthday. It's absolutely perfect. I couldn't imagine a more beautiful or well-made backpack to own. I'll definitely be returning to Native Leather in their new location. read more

I was in New York visiting and had the owner custom make a belt to send to me. She said it would take her a week and it is now 2 months later that I haven't received anything. I paid her that day so I'm pretty upset that I haven't gotten anything. Tried calling multiple times and left voicemails but haven't heard anything. Do not recommend. read more

Native Leather, Bob Dylan left his guitar there for safe-keeping. He was Bobby back then. You gotta be oldish to remember the early days. I bet most of you yelpers weren't even born when Native Leather opened in the late 1960's. It is the quintessential Greenwich village shop. On Sunday George will ramble on about his days at the "Dugout" (long gone) serving drinks to Jimi Hendrix. Its a cool old place that doesn't need someones lame attempt at O.J. humor to besmirch its name. Dick gets a little cranky sometimes, but they're good folks in general. And they make a pretty good belt . read more

I went into Native Leather today because it's close to where I work, seemed like a ncie place, and I read that they did leather repairs. I had orderd a leather bag from India that came damaged with a slit in the leather from a knife used to open it's package in customs. A lady greeted me but was less than happy to help me. She literally said to me, "I don't know why you people buy these things off the internet, when you could buy better leather here. That's what you get." She proceeded to tell me that my bag was bad leather and that "she wouldn't touch it." I was pretty shocked by her lack of willingness to help and her negative attitude in general. Not good business and although I was interested in the goods there, I won't be going back. After that, I went to a guy at a place called Yakub on Sullivan between W.3rd and Bleecker, and he was more than willing to help me out right away. He gets the money. read more

I have been buying leather belts and vest from them for years. They carry an amazing array of products and all of them are fantastic.

What a great store and a dying breed in NYC. This is a small and very unique and original Leather shop with all kinds of rare and common leather goods. They have bags, belts, hats and so many other cool items. The staff is helpful and friendly and I have found some really cool gifts for friends and family here. The owners go all over the country and globe to seek out intersting leather products and have one of the most creative collections of products. As more and more of "old" New York disappears and is replaced by corporate chain stores, this small, "mom and pop" hold-out packs a powerful punch and is worth checking out on any trip to the city. They always get new things in so it is worth a trip every few months... read more

I've known Dick since the 60's, you will get a fair shake here, I had him make me a pair of sandals in 2000, brought them back for a retread in 2009 and bought another pair. The Sandals that he makes by hand are of really excellent quality. He also has a very wide selection of every accessory you would need, a real class act. read more

I could shop here all day long. From belts, to bags to unique items they have something for everyone. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It is hard to find stores like this in the village anymore. I highly recommend this location either for shopping or window shopping. read more

I am a bike nut.When my 20 year old seat bag fell apart ,I went to see carol about repairing it,while talking to her asked if she could make a new one ,which she did to my specs,turned out fasntastic,just getting ready to order another one. read more

$20 to make a small keyring....hmm to expensive. They do have a vast range of leather goods though.

I'm normally one of those shoppers who can't make decisions. I'll think about something for a week before ever buying it, only to go back and find out they no longer have it. Not here! They have an amazing selection of hats. I usually can never find a hat small enough. No hesitation whatsoever before purchasing the perfect fedora. I've worn it everyday since. I can't wait to come back for more! Awesome service, awesome selection. read more

I work next door at a restaurant, and stopped in on a whim. My belt was feeling a bit loose and I wanted another hole punched. The place smelled heavenly and they seemed to have every possible leather good you could imagine. Carol behind the register happily obliged in my hole punching endeavor, all the while proving to be one of the most pleasant people you could hope to meet. A perfect addition to the neighborhood. read more

About 40 years ago I bought a belt in Greenwich Village. I loved the solid brass buckle and wore it for over 20 years. After I tired of it I gave it to my sister. But I missed that belt and when I asked her a couple of years ago what happened to it she told me she threw it out. I couldn't believe she had thrown away a cherished momento of my youth. Not wanting to let go of it I spent hours looking for that buckle on the internet. Nothing even close. Then I happened to be on Bleecker St last week and went in to Native Leather thinking that this might be the same store I bought the belt in. While I was asking the older gent if he had a certain looking buckle I glanced down behind one of the counters and there it was. A little caked over with 40 years of grime but for twelve bucks it was mine. A lost piece of my youth had waited for me all these years. read more

No other place in Manhattan can make a city boy feel like a bandido from the old West like Native Leather. From floor to rafter, the place is packed with the fragrance of rawhide; every inch packed densely with belts, vests, buckles, lighters, five and ten gallon hats, and ... yes, knives. When the last America heard of the rugged outback was from an Aussie in NYC who claimed, "Tha's no' a knife," Native Leather can outfit your urban badlands faster than you can say, "Shrimp on the barbie." Sadly, the location has been overrun by tourists and the bridge-and-tunnel crowd; its stables at the cashier's lost to the highways where once the staggeringly hip New Yorker had trail blazed while whistling, "Wild horses couldn't drag me away." As of today, the Dixie that's being whistled by the shop keepers is that they're still here, in business by a shoe string, and even while "Cowboy" is alive and thriving on yonder shores of Williamsburg, in The Village, vintage may just be, if cowpokes don't come sauntering back, riding off into the sunset like the Marlboro Man. read more

Their belts are of such high quality they only last twenty years. Great buckles, gloves, bags all made from really high quality leather. You can always buy 5 dollar leather belts that look like garbage in a month or two or you can spend $60 here and it looks great for years. The owner knows what real leather is so she cannot stand working with pressed leather so don't bring in garbage. She is very patient and will explain what real leather is and what the different types of leather she carries. A real gem of a place. read more

I bought a kinda top hat there last October! A great incredibly solid Leather hat. I could knock out a wimp with it! Something outa the old west! You know when a man wearing a hat like that walks into a bar.... Man everybody knows there is going to be trouble!! It cost a lot and I had to think about it for all of thirty seconds before I handed over my card. I have never looked back! The hat is totally me! Everybody I know likes it! Well of course they better! Even my twenty year old daughter thought it was cool. I get a dozen compliments a day! read more

A relic from an age when the Village was still bohemian and shop owners were friendly and helpful and knew precisely what they had in stock. If you need any kind of leather goods, come here first. read more

Most helpful!!!! Made a custom leather bracelet for my son to give on Father's Day. Custom lettering. Two other neighborhood stores grumbled and were unhelpful-- 3rd stop was the charm! No wonder Native Leather has been here since 1968. Great Greenwich vibe and service! read more