1974 STATE OF MIND
Where handcrafted leather goods are best known for their off-the-cuff attitude. Indie-spirited. Modern, yet vintage infused. Where stories have seeped in, dwelling in each piece of leather before it’s even made into the heirloom it will become. Where quality over quantity reigns. Where the distinctively designed and carefully crafted rise above a sea of mass produced, stamped out patterns. How textures, scars, and markings from the past become the highlight of each piece made today. Never linear. Never perfect. Never stays the same.
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Quiet Horizon: A Study in Washed Hides
Quiet Horizon is a small study in washed hides — sculptural, freehand...
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The River Series
A study of edges, flow, and connection. This inaugural leather goods series draws...
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Legacy '74
For the rooted, and the quietly bold. This Series is for the...
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Ready to Ship
Small batch, one of a kind leather goods made by artisan Beth...
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1974 | Small Batch, Indie•Made Leather Goods
1974 is a working leather studio where each piece is made by...
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"Excellent craftsmanship. This bag is what dreams are made of. Quick shipping and packaged with care. Happy to support a small business." – Stacey W.
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"AWESOME is an understatement for her work. 1974 items are handmade with blood, sweat, and love! Every piece is original." – April M.
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"Absolutely exquisite pieces that capture the essence of a time when high-quality items were created with care to last a lifetime. A time when all of the fun and excitement came from purchasing an item with that simple thought in mind. Will I love it forever? Speaking from experience, I promise, yes, you will love 1974 4ever!" – Chelsea W.
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Beyond the Stitch
Learn MoreFind answers to common questions about leather care, product details, and sustainability. Beyond the Stitch is 1974’s FAQ hub.
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In the Press
Explore1974 is featured in several online publications such as Canvas Rebel and Voyage Atl.
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What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Learn MoreDid you know all 1974 leather goods are made from vegetable-tanned leather? Not to be confused with vegan leather…
1974 Newsletter
slow. quiet. intentional. it bears a cadence that mimics the artisan ways of life at 1974… and it’s always worth opening. You’ll receive different kinds of notes from me...stories, process, rituals, rare finds. They’re not on a schedule, just stitched into the rhythm of the month.