A L Johnson Leather LLC, Gainesville, TX
At age 12, I began an apprenticeship in a highly successful hippie leather store. With the influence of several artists and master craftsmen, I completed a four year apprenticeship followed by a one year journeymanship before becoming a master leather craftsman.
After a tour in the Marine Corps, I opened a leather store in Vermont with my main mentor. This evolved into a sole proprietor handcrafted wholesale company. Later, I rejoined my mentor managing the contract area of his cobbler shop.
On his death, I felt it my duty to carry on the leather craft he taught me featuring the highest quality leather goods and custom work.
