Colton Gates Leatherwork

Colton Gates Leatherwork Handcrafted and Traditionally Tooled Unique Leathergoods Hello and Welcome! I have a passion for all things Old West. (Which also makes the perfect gift).

I grew up on my family's cattle ranch, and have always loved everything Western. I am a designer and creator of fine, unique leather items, having tooled leather since I was a child with my Dad. Whether it be your new wallet that everyone wants to see, a customized handbag that no one can stop staring at, or that unique belt you've always wanted, I want to make it for you! Checkout out my beautifu

l new website at coltongatesdesign.com where you can find products for sale, and message me if you'd like something custom made, something truly unique!

This is the new direction of our website and packaging. This isn’t just a place to shop. It’s a reflection of a life sha...
08/05/2026

This is the new direction of our website and packaging. This isn’t just a place to shop. It’s a reflection of a life shaped by ranching heritage, timeless craftsmanship, and the belief that the things we carry should tell a story. Every detail has been reimagined to create an experience that feels more like stepping through the doors of an old Western saloon than scrolling another online store.

The goal has always been simple: Western, but not costume. Luxury, but not flashy. Built with the same values that inspired the brand from the beginning—authenticity, permanence, and craftsmanship that deserves to be handed down.

We’re building more than a website.

We’re building a place that feels like home.

The next chapter is coming soon.

Texture creates depth.Depth creates character.
07/27/2026

Texture creates depth.

Depth creates character.

The West has always been woven into my family’s story.This week I had the chance to create something I’ve never made bef...
07/22/2026

The West has always been woven into my family’s story.

This week I had the chance to create something I’ve never made before—a custom bolo tie for my sister’s wedding, a birthday gift to myself. Could this be the start of a new addiction?

Here’s to honoring where we’ve come from, continuing to learn, and embracing what my 40s have to offer.

The final element of my logo is the circle.I chose it because circles have long symbolized unity—something without begin...
07/17/2026

The final element of my logo is the circle.

I chose it because circles have long symbolized unity—something without beginning or end, holding everything together.

When I first came up with this logo, my life felt like it had fallen apart. I was searching for belonging, for purpose, for something steady to hold onto.

Over the years, that circle has taken on an even deeper meaning. Loved ones are lost. Careers change. We leave old homes behind and build new ones. New love enters our lives. The things we treasure most are rarely possessions—they’re the people, places, and traditions that root us.

The older I get, the more I value the ties that bind.

That’s what my brand is about. Not just products, but heritage. Craftsmanship. Home. A reminder that we all come from somewhere, and that is worth remembering and sharing.

Thank you for following along as I’ve shared my story behind my logo. I hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know the heart of my brand.

The diamond in my brand comes from my mother’s family, the Lee Ranch, in Wheeler County, Texas—a place that has shaped g...
07/16/2026

The diamond in my brand comes from my mother’s family, the Lee Ranch, in Wheeler County, Texas—a place that has shaped generations of our family and remains close to my heart.

Family lore states that my great-grandfather chose the diamond for a practical reason. He wanted a simple brand that was easy to recognize without unnecessarily damaging the hide. Like so many ranch brands, it wasn’t designed to make a statement. It was designed to do its job.

Over time, though, it became much more than a mark on cattle. It became a symbol of family, hard work, and the quiet pride that comes from building something meant to outlast you.

On my mom’s side, livestock wasn’t just a way of life—it was a passion. Showing cattle and sheep was part of growing up, and some of my earliest memories are in the show barn, learning responsibility long before I understood its value.

Today, that same diamond lives on as part of my own brand, carrying a piece of my family’s history into everything I create.

A cattle brand is far more than a mark of ownership.To those raised in ranching families, it becomes something deeper—a ...
07/14/2026

A cattle brand is far more than a mark of ownership.

To those raised in ranching families, it becomes something deeper—a symbol of belonging. It represents generations of hard work, shared history, and a place in the world. Over time, the brand itself becomes home.

The most recognizable element of my logo is the S-wrench at its center, a mark first chosen generations ago by my great-great-grandfather, Abraham Finsterwald.

After immigrating from Switzerland, Abraham enlisted in the United States military—ironically having left his homeland in part because of its compulsory military service. He was eventually stationed in Wheeler County, Texas, where the Oklahoma border was then known as Indian Territory. There, he built a ranch, raised a family, and began a legacy that still shapes my life today.

Family stories say that when it came time to create a cattle brand, Abraham walked into his workshop, picked up an S-shaped wrench, and simply decided, “This will do.”

More than a century later, that same S-wrench still marks gates, barns, mailboxes, trailers, and countless other places I call home.

Today, it also sits at the heart of my logo—a reminder that the strongest brands aren’t merely invented. They’re inherited, lived, and earned.

Some symbols are designed.Others are born.Long before there were products or leather, there was a story. Before there wa...
07/10/2026

Some symbols are designed.

Others are born.

Long before there were products or leather, there was a story. Before there was a logo, there was heritage worth preserving.

Every line in my mark was chosen with intention. Each element represents a piece of the values, traditions, and history that shaped what I do.

Over the next few posts, I invite you to share in the meaning behind the symbol that appears on every piece I create—and why it’s far more than just another logo.

Because Western Heritage isn’t built on trends.

It’s built on legacy.

Happy 4th, Y’all.
07/04/2026

Happy 4th, Y’all.

Growing up on our family ranch in Texas, nature has always served as an endless source of inspiration to me.I create pie...
07/03/2026

Growing up on our family ranch in Texas, nature has always served as an endless source of inspiration to me.

I create pieces for people that appreciate and live western heritage.

Not trends.

Details matter.Especially the ones most people never notice.
06/18/2026

Details matter.

Especially the ones most people never notice.

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Oklahoma City, OK

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Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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