Cape Cobra

Established in 1972, Cape Cobra Leathercraft is Africa’s largest exporter of luxury exotic leather goods. Their name pays homage to the Cape Cobra snake, native to Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Cobra atelier handcrafts sustainably farmed Nile Crocodile, Ostrich, and Python skins into timeless pieces in a variety of vibrant colors and styles. Cape Cobra is a third-generation family run business, with a long legacy of manufacturing bags for luxury fashion houses around the world, that seek the work of their exceptional artisans for their own. Paving the way for African luxury design, Cape Cobra Leathercraft is committed to paying homage to its classic style, while incorporating contemporary and innovative design techniques that appeal to a younger audience. Through continued job creation, empowerment, and community upliftment, the brand endeavors to continue making an impactful difference to the lives of the South African artisans who handcraft its products.