Emil Erwin logo, American-made leather goods brand from Tennessee

Tennessee

Emil Erwin

Emil Erwin makes leather belts, trays, key hooks and other accessories by hand in its studio in Nashville, Tennessee, working with Horween leather from Chicago.

Is Emil Erwin made in the USA?

Yes. Emil Erwin carries our All Products Made in USA tier: the brand makes its whole listed line in the United States. Emil Erwin's American-made products are manufactured here. Emil Erwin is based in Tennessee.

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Emil Erwin Small Round Leather Tray in Natural by Emil Erwin, American-made leather goodsLast Price: $35

Emil Erwin

Emil Erwin Small Round Leather Tray in Natural

A 4 inch round tray molded from raw natural vegetable-tanned leather, finished with hand-burnished edges. Because the leather is unfinished, each tray varies in color and grain. It is handmade in Nashville, Tennessee.

Emil Erwin Key Hook - Natural - Brass by Emil Erwin, American-made leather goodsLast Price: $48

Emil Erwin

Emil Erwin Key Hook - Natural - Brass

A key hook made from a 3/4 by 6 inch strip of 7 oz natural vegetable-tanned leather fitted with a solid brass clasp. It is handmade in the company's Nashville studio.

Emil Erwin Black Leather Valet Tray by Emil Erwin, American-made leather goodsLast Price: $48

Emil Erwin

Emil Erwin Black Leather Valet Tray

A molded tray of black vegetable-tanned leather with hand-burnished edges, sized 8 by 6 by 1 inches for keys, coins and small items. It is handmade in Nashville, Tennessee, and the leather varies from piece to piece.

Emil Erwin 118 Signature Leather Belt - Narrow - Walnut - Nickel by Emil Erwin, American-made leather goodsLast Price: $150

Emil Erwin

Emil Erwin 118 Signature Leather Belt - Narrow - Walnut - Nickel

A 1 1/8 inch wide belt cut from 10 oz Horween steerhide from Chicago, with a solid brass or plated brass buckle of the company's own design. The page says leather and hardware come from U.S. based suppliers, and the belt is stitched and finished by hand at the Nashville studio. Custom sizes are offered.

Emil Erwin Leather Eyeglass Case Natural Horween Horse Hide by Emil Erwin, American-made leather goodsLast Price: $95

Emil Erwin

Emil Erwin Leather Eyeglass Case Natural Horween Horse Hide

A single-piece eyeglass case in natural Horween horsehide taken from next to the shell area of the hide, with brass or nickel-plated brass hardware. It measures 6 7/8 by 3 inches and fits most glasses. The case is hand cut and sewn in Emil Erwin's Nashville studio.

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