Small-batch collaborations with makers we love
THE MARKET COLLECTION
inspired by our ranches and the people who call them home
mercantile leather goods
What's New
New Arrivals
WELCOME TO THE RANCH
Ranchlands is a family ranching business that owns and manages cattle and bison operations across the American West. We use traditional methods alongside new ways to take care of livestock and the land, and make many things that we use. Our shop allows us to continue living the lifestyle that we all love.
OUR CLASSICS
the signature line
as comfortable in the shop as on the ranch, madi runs the mercantile and spearheads production
This is Madi
From photographer to wrangler to ranch intern to artisan, Andrea's varied background makes her a critical part of our team.
This is Andrea
inspired to pursue leatherwork during her work as a guide on several ranches, bri is honing her skills as an apprentice.
this is bri
LIMITED EDITION
More Limited Editions
Cactus Cuff Large
Destiny Cuff Small
Sienna Cuff Small
Sienna Cuff Large
Destiny Cuff Large
Cactus Cuff Medium
"As Phillips sees it, the only way ranchers can economically thrive, or survive at all, is by diversifying their income. In addition to its lodging, Ranchlands also offers ecotouristic activities like photography and painting workshops, as well as the Mercantile, its rather hip leather-goods shop."
"Their new collection of tanned leather satchels would look just as cool walking through downtown Manhattan as on horseback."
"It’s about conservation, working in harmony with nature to raise healthy land for a strong herd."
HANDCRAFTED
All of our products are made entirely by hand, with only the best American hides and hardware.
BACK IN THE DAY
THE FIRST RANCH
The roots of our shop trace back to a large isolated ranch in Mexico, where Ranchlands founder Duke Phillips was raised. Each month, a saddle-maker would come to the ranch to fix the ranch hands' tack and make any new bridles or reins that were needed. Duke looked forward to this visit every time and began a collection of his own tools that lived in a little leather bag on his saddle which he used to repair anything that broke while out riding.
A Tradition Carried Forward
Move to Chico Basin Ranch
As Duke grew older and began managing different ranches, he always made a space for leather work. When we moved to the Chico Basin Ranch in 1999, we selected the old woodshop for the leather room. Duke started making bags for his three daughters, and then their friends wanted them and their neighbors...and thus the mercantile was born.
A HOME FOR LEATHERCRAFT
Today, our shop still lives at the Chico Basin, and now shares a building with the saddle house. There's a team of women that you'll find in there daily, too, led by Madi Phillips. Each product is inspired by the pieces that we use each day on the ranch. Interns, apprentices and other Ranchlands team members are encouraged to learn leathercraft to fix their own tack and gear, and often spend time after work in the shop unwinding.
From the ranch to town
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