Die Lederwerkstatt – Elke Marina RiedlerUpdate
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Craft · Textile / Leather
Die Lederwerkstatt – Elke Marina Riedler
Sattlerei-Meisterbetrieb
Sattlerei-Meisterbetrieb in Bad Ischl — handgefertigte Lederwaren, Reparaturen und Maßanfertigungen aus dem Salzkammergut.
BagsBespoke workCowhide leather
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About
Die Lederwerkstatt is a certified master saddlery run by Elke Marina Riedler in Bad Ischl, in the heart of Austria's Salzkammergut region. From her workshop at Eglmoosgasse 8, she crafts bespoke leather goods — bags, belts, wallets and accessories — using traditional saddler techniques passed down through generations. Every piece is cut, stitched and finished entirely by hand.
Company story
Elke Marina Riedler trained as a saddler and earned her master craftsman's certificate before opening Die Lederwerkstatt in the imperial spa town of Bad Ischl. The workshop specialises in custom leather goods and expert repairs — from restoring a grandfather's briefcase to creating a one-of-a-kind handbag from scratch. Elke sources her hides from Austrian and Italian tanneries that practise vegetable tanning, ensuring every piece ages beautifully. The small workshop also offers leather-working courses, sharing the ancient craft with a new generation of enthusiasts.
Selected work
Reference projects
2023
Salzkammergut Tracht — Custom Belt Collection
A series of hand-tooled leather belts with traditional Alpine motifs — edelweiss, chamois and oak leaves — for a Trachten outfitter in Bad Ischl. Each belt was individually stamped and dyed using period-correct techniques.
2024
Restoration — Vintage Doctor's Bag
Complete restoration of a 1920s Gladstone-style doctor's bag: new lining in vegetable-tanned calfskin, re-stitched handle, replaced brass hardware and careful colour-matching of the original patina.