Custom Leather Wallet & Card Holder Manufacturer in Exotic Skins
AKNAS is a Bangkok-based custom exotic leather wallet manufacturer specialising in Galuchat (stingray leather), with python and crocodile also available. We produce wallets, card holders, and small accessories for designers, fashion brands, and boutiques worldwide through OEM production from your own design, ODM adaptation of an existing style, or unfinished leather parts for your own workshop.
Handcrafted Exotic Leather Wallets & Card Holders for Brands
As a specialist leather wallet manufacturer with over 20 years of exotic leather production experience, AKNAS produces a full range of wallet and small leather goods styles, with Galuchat as our lead material and python and crocodile also available:
☞ Bifold wallets — classic wallet constructions in Galuchat, python or crocodile leather, with customisable card slot counts, bill compartments and lining options
☞ Long wallets and zip-around wallets — larger format wallet styles in Galuchat, python, or crocodile leather for brands seeking statement pieces in their accessories line
☞ Custom leather card holders — slim, minimal card holder styles in Galuchat leather, one of the most popular formats for custom exotic leather accessories
☞ Coin purses — compact coin purse styles in Galuchat, python or crocodile leather, available as standalone pieces or as part of coordinated wallet collections
☞ Wallet-style accessory covers— covers for phones, notebooks, passports, and other everyday accessories, featuring integrated card slots and bespoke configurations.
☞ Custom-made leather wallets — fully custom wallet production from your own designs, technical drawings, or existing samples, manufactured in any of our available exotic leathers
All styles are available with custom hardware, stitching colours, lining fabrics, and stamped branding.
How to Work With Us as Your Custom Leather Wallet Manufacturer
OEM: Guided Production from Your Design
Bring your wallet or card holder design, whether that is a finished specification, a sample or a reference photo, and we will guide you through producing it in Galuchat, python or crocodile leather. Our team advises on material selection, construction techniques and finishing throughout the process, not simply execution from a brief. This route suits established brands and designers who want a manufacturing partner invested in the outcome, from first sample through to full production runs.
ODM: Adapt Our Existing Designs
Select a wallet or card holder style from our existing catalogue, and we customise it for your brand, adjusting leather type, colourway, hardware finish, lining or internal layout. ODM is a faster route to market for brands that want proven construction quality without the cost and time of starting development from scratch.
Leather Wallet Wholesale and Parts
For designers and workshops that handle their own finishing, assembly, or branding in-house, we supply unfinished leather parts and cut components from our Galuchat stock, with python and crocodile also available. This route is available as a standalone option for clients who need materials rather than finished wallets.
Exotic Leather Wallet Categories We Manufacture
Galuchat (Stingray Leather) Wallets
Galuchat is the most widely used material across our wallet and card holder production. While many assume its distinctive pebbled surface makes it rigid, high-quality Galuchat is remarkably flexible when properly prepared, combining exceptional durability with the unmistakable elegance of a luxury material. Custom leather card holders in Galuchat are among the most requested products in our catalogue.
Python Leather Wallets
Python leather is generally preferred for long wallets and zip-around wallet or coin purse. Its natural scale variation means no two wallets are identical, a valued characteristic in premium accessories.
Crocodile Leather Wallets
Crocodile leather is used across our higher end wallet styles, bringing the structure and distinctive scale pattern associated with fine luxury leather goods. It suits brands operating at the top of the luxury accessories market.
Custom Wallets Components and Unfinished Parts
For brands with their own assembly teams, AKNAS also supplies unfinished leather parts, with Galuchat as our primary material and python and crocodile also available. This option suits businesses that need expertly cut exotic leather components while keeping final production or assembly in-house.
Stingray, the species we use for Galuchat, is not classified as endangered and is not subject to CITES regulation. Python and crocodile leather are regulated under CITES, and AKNAS provides the required export documentation for these materials.
Why Choose AKNAS as Your Leather Wallets Manufacturer
☞ Over 20 years of specialisation in Galuchat (stingray leather), with python and crocodile also available, backed by the tooling, patterns, and craftsmanship this focus requires
☞ Flexible production routes (OEM, ODM, and unfinished parts) so brands at every stage of development have a way to work with us
☞ A Bangkok-based workshop with an integrated supply chain, sourcing leather, wood, metals, resin, and other materials directly, while managing production and quality control under one roof.
☞ Clear, accurate guidance on CITES requirements. We provide full CITES export documentation for python and crocodile, and we keep clients informed on evolving import regulations that may affect stingray leather sourcing in the future
☞ Sample development before full production. We produce initial samples so you can review quality and fit before committing to a large order
Your Custom Leather Wallets Project
Whether you are developing a full accessories collection, sourcing a single custom leather card holder style, or looking to switch from your current leather wallet manufacturer, our team is ready to discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Exotic Leather Wallets Manufacturing
What exotic leathers does AKNAS use for wallet manufacturing?
AKNAS manufactures custom leather wallets and card holders in Galuchat, also known as stingray leather, our signature material. Python and crocodile are also available as complementary materials. Each is available across our OEM, ODM and unfinished parts routes.
Can AKNAS produce custom made leather wallets from my own design?
Yes. Through our OEM service, we work from your own designs, technical specifications or existing samples, guiding you through material selection, construction and finishing along the way, from first sample through to full production runs.
Can AKNAS adapt an existing wallet design to use a different leather?
Yes. Through our ODM service, we adapt any wallet or card holder style from our existing catalogue to a different exotic leather type, hardware finish or internal layout to suit your brand.
Does AKNAS supply unfinished leather parts for wallets?
Yes. We supply unfinished leather parts and cut components from our Galuchat, python and crocodile stock, for designers and workshops who handle their own finishing and assembly in-house.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom leather wallets?
For our ODM collection, the minimum wallet, card holders and other smaller leather goods order is 12 pieces.
For OEM projects, this may vary depending on product size, materials used and design complexity.
How long does custom leather wallet production take?
As a small handcrafted workshop, our typical production lead time is 45 to 90 days, depending on the complexity of the project, materials and order volume.
Are AKNAS exotic leathers CITES compliant?
Stingray, the species we use for Galuchat, is not classified as endangered and is not subject to CITES regulation. Python and crocodile leather are regulated under CITES, and AKNAS provides the required export documentation for these materials on request. This is particularly relevant for brands distributing into regulated markets such as the EU and US, where import requirements are evolving.
Where is AKNAS located and which markets do you serve?
AKNAS is based in Bangkok, Thailand, and works with designers, brands and boutiques across Asia, Europe, America and other international markets.