At Leathercraft Winklmayr, we believe true luxury lies where heritage meets hands-on artistry. Recently, we welcomed Deon Prinsloo and the visionary Joburg Concierge Forum—a powerhouse elevating South Africa’s hospitality landscape through relentless education. Their mission is to equip guest relations teams with intimate knowledge of local treasures, ensuring tourists experience our nation’s soul.
Hotel and golf resort staff stepped inside our Johannesburg atelier, witnessing the birth of heirloom exotic leather bags. From hand-selecting plush ostrich skins to inspecting rugged crocodile hides, they traced every stitch of our process:
- Precision selection and cutting of CITES-certified exotic leathers
- Stitching that transforms skins into ostrich handbags and crocodile handbags
- Artisanal patching ensuring each ostrich leather creation meets our HP Winklmayr's standards
The tactile journey—touching hides, feeling textures—cemented why Winklmayr’s leather wallets and accessories embody investable craftsmanship.
Sustainability in Action: The Urban Sleeves Collaboration
Guests paused at the Urban Sleeves station, engaging with the minds behind our award-winning eco-felt packaging. This pioneering partnership—years in the making—showcases how discarded materials shield our exotic masterpieces, merging sustainability with luxury.
We believe that seeing concierges marvel at a crocodile clutch being stitched? That’s when they grasp the stories they’ll share with guests.”
A special nod to DD Concierge Consultancy (Deon and Kagisho), whose curated educational days connect concierges with SA’s finest offerings. Their advocacy ensures global travelers discover:
• Winklmayr’s workshop in Johannesburg
• Collections at Bryllianta Sandton (amidst diamonds and tanzanite)
• The legacy behind every exotic leather bag
Experience the Craft. Explore our collections:
→ Ostrich Handbags
→ Crocodile Handbags
→ Exotic Leather Wallets & Accessories
For concierge inquiries or private tours:
📞 +27 83 764 6149 | ✉️ info@winklmayr.com
Congratulations to our winner!
IG links:
Deon Prinsloo: https://www.instagram.com/deonprinsloo_concierge
FB links:
Deon Prinsloo: https://www.facebook.com/deon.prinsloo.2025
Internet links:
urban sleeves: https://urbansleeves.com
Winklmayr: https://winklmayr.com
DD Consulting: https://ddconsultancy.co.za