The Oaxacan Collection was designed to pair leather with wool, which highlights the beauty and history of the Oaxacan culture. Each piece is unique in pattern and color, making each bag absolutely one-of-a-kind.
The small village of Teotitlán del Valle near Oaxaca, Mexico is known for their hand-woven rugs. Many families in the village actively work to preserve the traditional plant and insect dyes of days past. Yarn dyed with natural materials such as lichen or the cochineal insect, are safer for the crafts people and you than chemically derived dyes.
All colors used in the dying process are found in nature. While more expensive than their synthetic counterparts, the natural dyes are chosen for their authenticity and out of respect for the longstanding cultural tradition.
One of the two dyes used in the collection that must be brought into Oaxaca, as it is not commonly found in the Oaxaca region in the amount needed to dye the yarn.
Flowers are picked in the surrounding Oaxacan mountains to create the yellow and orange dyes, seen so vibrantly in our recent batch.
Considered the most important coloring, cochineal is a parasitic insect that lives on the pads of the prickly pear cactus. The females produce the primary coloring agent, carminic acid. They are dried and ground into a fine powder, which can yield vibrant reds, deep crimsons and scarlets, rich purples and outrageous oranges.
We invite you to check our recent batch of one of a kind bags from our Oaxacan Collection, and pick a symbol and bag that calls to you.
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“Family is time—both the passage of time and the investment of time. It is commitment, it is honesty, it is what grounds us as it moves us forward. It challenges us and supports us. Family cracks our shells open, and reveals who we truly are—and who we can grow to be.”
– Will Adler, Will Leather Goods
Will Leather Goods is proud to offer WILL's guarantee.
We cover manufacturer defects in leather workmanship and hardware by replacement of your bag or a gift certificate if the bag is no longer available.
To begin the replacement process please fill out this form:
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Unlimited Warranty (valid from date of purchase)
1 Year Limited Warranty (valid from date of purchase)
Exclusions
All Warranty Repair requests must be processed and validated by our Warranty Team.
Our lifetime guarantee is a warranty against defects in materials (leather and hardware such as snaps, zippers, buckles, rivets, etc.) and workmanship. Our leather, as with all natural materials, will occasionally have unique characteristics such as: small scars, creases and variations in the color and are not considered defects. Validated warranty repairs are repaired or replaced at no charge.
Due to the nature of leather and vintage materials our warranty does not cover natural wear and tear from daily love. Worn edges or corners, natural fading and softening of materials is an expected occurrence. We guarantee the foundation of our product will hold your belongings safely. We find that patches and natural wear are a part of the story that unfolds as your product grows with you. One of a kind, Vintage and Found product may need to be patched or stitch due to the nature of vintage material.
Maintain your favorite leather pieces regularly to ensure soft and supple leather. Leather can be cleaned and restored with a regimen of leather care products designed to clean, condition and protect. Leather Care can help maintain your product longer. Please see our Leather Care page for more information. We recommend conditioning your leather at a minimum of every 6 months. Learn more about how to care for your leather.
If you are in a dryer (hot or cold) climate please condition your product as soon as it feels less supple, dull or faded. Vegetable tanned leather when conditioned should feel slightly oiled and look rich. Similar to the nature of skin it needs to be moisturized as soon as it feels dry. We charge $25 + shipping for conditioning or head to a store for onsite conditioning for Free and the full Will Leather Goods experience.
Product Care Information
We highly recommend using leather care treatment to maintain and preserve your leather products: Product Care
Our wax coated canvas is coated with paraffin which makes this water-resistant, but not waterproof. If your canvas product gets wet, we recommend you let it air dry thoroughly in a warm dry place. If at any time your canvas has scratches or marks, these can typically be reduced by using a hair dryer on medium heat to help the wax soften and absorb back into the canvas.
By purchasing products from Will Leather Goods you agree to the terms in our Lifetime Warranty. Will Leather Goods reserves to right to alter, edit or cancel our Lifetime Warranty without notice.
| Pant Size | Men's Size | Women's Size |
| 26 | 28 | XS |
| 28 | 30 | XS/S |
| 30 | 32 | S |
| 32 | 34 | M |
| 34 | 36 | L |
| 36 | 38 | XL |
| 38 | 40 | XL |
| 40 | 42 | - |
| 42 | 44 | - |
| Small | Medium |
| 11" (1st Hole) | 15.5" (1st Hole) |
| 9.75" (3rd Hole) | 14" (3rd Hole) |
| 8" (5th Hole) | 12.5" (5th Hole) |
| Large | X-Large |
| 20" (1st Hole) | 23.75" (1st Hole) |
| 18.25" (3rd Hole) | 22" (3rd Hole) |
| 17" (5th Hole) | 19.75" (5th Hole) |
The monogram has existed since 350 B.C., but came into popularity as steam ships started to cross the Atlantic to help identify the trunks and luggage of the travelers. Today, the monogram remains a functional identifier, while also lending personal style to your leather goods.
Personalize your product or gift with a monogram in either our small 1/4" font or our large 1/2" font. We use traditional heat stamping to deboss into our vegetable tanned leather.
Protect your investment piece with our specially-formulated All-In-One Leather Solution to ensure the lifetime of your leather collection. Handcrafted by expert artisans all over the world, our leather goods deserve to be treated with care.
We use only the best leather made to stand the test of time. Handcrafted by expert artisans all over the world, our leather goods deserve to be treated with care. Protect your investment piece with our Mink Oil Crème to ensure the lifetime of your leather collection.
Starting in summer 2018, Will Leather Goods is investing 2% of every Will Leather Goods purchase to give kids in America a bag to carry their dreams – with an ambitious goal of donating 100,000 backpacks to kids across America by 2025.
