Every stitch.
Every piece.
One person.
Darsh Khanna
Founder & Artisan · Gaithersburg, MD
It started with 17 groomsmen and a stubborn idea.
"I wanted to give something that mattered and something made by hand, that would last longer than the wedding itself."
What started as a project for a friend's wedding became a craft, then a calling. Darsh taught himself leatherwork from scratch, cutting, stitching, finishing, until every wallet was exactly right.
Six years later, DAK Leather has grown into a passion for bespoke goods, custom shoes, and hands-on workshops. All made by one person, by hand, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Made slowly. Built to outlast everything else.
In a world of mass production, DAK Leather stands for something different. Every piece is made with intention and designed to age beautifully while serving its owner for decades.
Groomsmen wallets
our first project
Person behind
every piece
Class types
offered
Machines used
(except shoes)
Full-grain leather. Nothing less.
Every DAK piece starts with carefully selected full-grain hides which are the strongest, most beautiful grade of leather available. Over time, these hides develop a rich patina unique to your use. They don't degrade, they age.
Let's make something together.
From custom wallets to bespoke shoes — every project starts with a conversation.