Mintaka by Vermont

If You’ve Stayed at Palazzo or The Palace-Sun City, You’ve Touched Our Work. Now, You Can Carry It.

You haven’t heard of us—and that’s by design. For over a decade, we’ve quietly crafted for Africa’s most exclusive addresses: The Saxon Hotel, Singita, Signature Restaurant, Southern Sun and more. Now, we’re bringing that same meticulous standard to retail. Our leather bags are born in the same ateliers trusted by hospitality’s elite.

30 african women artisans have been crafting your order for the past 40 years. You Are Supporting Women Led Households

30 women artisans cut, stitch, and finish each piece by hand. Most are heads of households, using their stable income to educate children, secure housing, and build savings previously out of reach. For 40 years, our women-owned business, with 30 african women have cut, stitched and finished each piece by hand. Many have been with us for over 20 years.


Your order changes lives.That’s why brands trust us. And why your order matters.

Most makers stop at the outside. We don’t.

Look closely. Run your fingers along the inside... That’s not raw leather.

  • That’s velvet — plush and regal.
  • Or Shweshwe — iconic, bold, and distinctly South African.

Most makers stop at the outside. We don’t.

Inside every Mintaka bag is a secret lining, chosen by hand. You won’t know which you’ll receive — only that it will be unmistakably luxurious.


Because real craftsmanship should surprise you. And real refinement never shouts.


No shortcuts. Just secrets. Shop Mintaka

Proudly South African Colours, Loved All Over The World, With Locally Sourced Leather

📍 Available Across South Africa

"The Factory" Strydom park, Randburg, Johannesburg

27 Lyn Road, Strydom park

"The Showroom" Prison Break Market

Randburg, Randridge Mall

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John Vorster Rd & Kayburn Ave, Randpark Ridge, Randburg, 2169

Premium handcrafted leather goods in Randburg's trusted community shopping center. 43 years of South African leather expertise at Randridge Mall.

Sandton, Benmore Shopping centre

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Grayston Dr &, Benmore Rd, Benmore Gardens, Johannesburg, 2196 benmorecentre.co.za +27 10 045 7220

Sandton Benmore Executive Leather

Sandton's #1 Executive Leather Destination Where South Africa's Business Leaders Shop Home to the LARGE SHOPPER - Sandton's most trusted business bag 43 years crafting leather for Africa's boardrooms

Sandton's Premier Leather Craftsmen 43 Years of Heritage at Benmore Shopping Centre From luxury boardroom briefcases to elegant evening handbags, discover why Sandton's most discerning professionals choose Vermont Leather.

Krugersdorp, Cradlestone mall

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17 Hendrik Potgieter Rd, Diswilmar AH, Krugersdorp, 1739

Pretoria (Centurion), Rockfields Village

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Sereletsa Street, Lenchen Ave, Rooihuiskraal North, Centurion, 0157 www.rockfieldsvillage.com +27 12 880 5181

Pretoria East, Castle Gate Shopping Centre

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Pretoria East, Menlyn Maine Central Square

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Pretoria East, Moreleta Corner

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Free State, Clarens Square

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328 Market St, Clarens, 9707

43 years of leather heritage in Clarens' charming village setting. Handcrafted bags, cross-body bags, and accessories made by South African artisans.

Where Heritage Meets Artistry In Clarens' Charming Village Heart Discover the same traditional techniques our grandmothers used, creating leather goods that tell the story of Free State craftsmanship.

Mpumalanga, Castorbridge

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