# PORTMAN Leather

> A bespoke leather goods workshop in High Park, Toronto. Every piece is designed, cut, stitched and finished by hand by one maker, Martin Portman. Founded 2020. Hand saddle stitching throughout, European hardware, and exotic skins including lizard, ostrich, python and stingray.

PORTMAN is a single maker operation. There is no production line, no outsourcing, and no volume manufacturing. Pieces are made to order following a consultation at the workshop in High Park, Toronto, or virtually. The maker is self taught over six years.

Two services are offered. The Custom Service, where a client selects an existing design from the collection and specifies leather, hardware and lining. The Bespoke Service, where a piece is designed from nothing.

Lead times run from six weeks for smaller pieces to fourteen weeks for the most complex. A 50% deposit is taken after the consultation, with the balance due on completion.

## Collection

Seventeen named designs. Prices are starting prices and vary with leather, complexity and customization.

- [Saddy](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/saddy): Pencil case. From $1,500. Lead time 6 weeks.
- [Anya](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/anya): Structured shoulder bag with Basque woven strap. From $4,900. Lead time 6 weeks.
- [Trevor](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/trevor): Daily carry bag. From $4,900. Lead time 6 weeks.
- [Greta](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/greta): Tote. From $6,200. Lead time 7 weeks.
- [Audrey](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/audrey): Cross body bag. From $6,500. Lead time 7 weeks.
- [Evie](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/evie): Shoulder bag. From $6,500. Lead time 10 to 12 weeks.
- [Coin](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/coin): Travel bag. From $7,000. Lead time 7 weeks.
- [Laurel](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/laurel): Top handle bag. From $7,100. Lead time 7 weeks.
- [Henry](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/henry): Day bag. From $7,600. Lead time 9 weeks.
- [Darcy](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/darcy): Travel bag. From $8,400. Lead time 8 weeks.
- [James](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/james): Day bag. From $8,500. Lead time 9 weeks.
- [Rachel](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/rachel): Work tote. From $8,500. Lead time 10 to 12 weeks.
- [Maya](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/maya): Tote. From $8,600. Lead time 8 weeks.
- [Vera](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/vera): Briefcase. From $8,800. Lead time 12 to 14 weeks.
- [Nathan](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/nathan): Boston bag, over 45 hours of hand stitching. From $9,400. Lead time 10 to 12 weeks.
- [Hunter](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/hunter): Briefcase. From $10,800. Lead time 9 weeks.
- [Roman](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection/roman): Travel case. From $12,300 in calfskin, $36,500 in exotic leathers. Lead time 10 to 12 weeks.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://www.portmanleather.com/): Overview of the workshop and the maker.
- [Collection](https://www.portmanleather.com/collection): All seventeen designs.
- [About](https://www.portmanleather.com/about): Martin Portman, four generations of craft, and the great grandfather's table the work is made on.
- [The Process](https://www.portmanleather.com/the-process): How a bespoke commission runs from first appointment to delivery.
- [Bespoke Appointments](https://www.portmanleather.com/bespokeappointment): Booking, in studio or virtual.
- [FAQ](https://www.portmanleather.com/faqs): Pricing, lead times, deposits, delivery, materials.
- [Leathers and Materials](https://www.portmanleather.com/leathersandmaterials): Tanneries and materials used.
- [PORTMAN Spa Service](https://www.portmanleather.com/portman-spa-service): Aftercare, cleaning, restoration and repair for PORTMAN pieces.

## Materials

Leathers are sourced internationally. Tanneries include Horween of Chicago, Wickett and Craig of Pennsylvania, Sedgwick of England, La Bretagna Conceria of Italy, Richard Hoffmans of Germany, and Spanish Ciervo. Other materials include Italian Nappa, Basque woven fabric from France, Scottish waxed canvas, and Fil au Chinois linen thread from France.

Exotic skins including lizard, ostrich, python and stingray are sourced through a Canadian supplier who holds all import documentation and compliance.

Hardware is sourced from Italy and Switzerland, including Riri zips. Brass is used throughout, selected for repairability as well as appearance.

## Techniques

Hand saddle stitching throughout, with no machine stitching. Perlage on hardware. Steel bar construction. Rolled and burnished edges with no raw edges. Hidden internal structure allowing a piece to hold its shape without stiffness. A briefcase carries in excess of a thousand hand stitched details.

## Contact

- Email: sales@portmanleather.com
- Phone: 647 323 5593
- Location: High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portman_leather/

Appointments are by booking only. Response within two hours during business hours.