History

Wynand and Petro Hart bought the tannery in 1996 and named it Leather from Hart.

The history behind the tannery

The tannery was built in 1878 by a German resident, Mr Hogh, and he named it Sutherlands Tannery.

During WWII it was nationalised and taken over by Imperial Cold Storage. They supplied boots and regalia to soldiers during the war.

Wynand and Petro Hart bought the tannery in 1996 and named it Leather from Hart.

The Hart’s are still actively involved in the day to day running of the tannery.