leatherwork

American  

[leth-er-wurk] / ˈlɛð ərˌwɜrk /

noun

1. work or decoration done in leather.

2. an article or articles made of leather.

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Other Word Forms

• leatherworker noun

Etymology

Origin of leatherwork

First recorded in 1855–60; leather + work

Example Sentences

Try your hand at scrimshaw, candle making, leatherwork, tinsmithing, felting and more.

From Seattle Times

“She was always into something. She was in dance when she was young,” said Cheatham, who has an artistic background of his own in leatherwork.

From Washington Times

Gellman’s mom did beadwork, and his father did leatherwork and carpentry.

From The New Yorker

Hanley is a taxidermist - a trade that is part sculpture, part upholstery and part leatherwork.

From Washington Times

But the homeworkers earn significantly less, regardless of whether they are involved in leatherwork, embroidery or another artisanal task.

From New York Times