Harland Handmade Wins 2024 Style Runner-Up in Garden & Gun’s Made in the South Awards
Charleston, SC – Harland Handmade, a veteran-owned leather goods company based in Charleston, South Carolina, is proud to announce that it has been named Style Runner-Up in the 2024 Made in the South Awards by Garden & Gun.
Founded by U.S. Navy veteran and self-taught leatherworker Marcus Vause, Harland Handmade is known for its minimalist, precision-crafted leather wallets and accessories. Vause’s attention to detail and commitment to quality shine through in each item, which is handmade using premium materials like Italian full-grain vegetable-tanned leather and Shell Cordovan, sourced from select tanneries in the US, Italy, and Japan.
"Simple, practical, elegant—those are the three words that drive my entire design process,” says Vause. "We’re committed to creating timeless, functional pieces that reflect the spirit of our community and our customers."
Harland Handmade’s best-selling products, including the Emerson wallet—a sleek, stitch-less design—and the Garrison wallet, which features hand-done saddle stitching, exemplify the brand’s ethos of elegance and durability.
In addition to its craftsmanship, Harland Handmade gives back to the community through its "Bookmarks for Books" program, supporting the Charleston-based non-profit Books in Every Bag. For each bookmark purchased, the company donates funds to provide free books to children in the area.
This recognition from Garden & Gun highlights Harland Handmade's ongoing commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and community involvement.