It really did all start with that cell phone case. And what began as a quest to create a rugged, attractive cell phone holster for myself has evolved into a passion for creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind leather goods. At first, just for myself and my family. Then people began asking if they could buy them. Ben Rhodes Handcrafted Leather Goods was born. My designs are inspired by the cowboy culture of the lands where I spent the better part of my life: Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and the Dakotas. Many of the designs are entirely my own, born out of a specific need that I have; others are my own spin on things I’ve seen elsewhere. But, whether the designs are original or borrowed, the craftsmanship is all me. I select the materials, cut out the pieces, tool the designs, dye the leather, and stitch together the final product entirely by hand, entirely by me. So when you buy a wallet or a purse or even a keychain from Ben Rhodes Handcrafted Leather Goods, you’re getting piece that is meticulously designed and crafted by a single person who is doing it out of a love for the craft.