Our story

Stitched by hand, one at a time.

ROYAL began with one founder, a pile of leather scraps and one wallet. It was cut from offcuts and stitched by hand because the wallet they wanted did not exist: slim enough for a front pocket, honest about what it was made of, and strong enough to be used every day.

That first wallet is still the brief for everything we make. Our front pocket wallets, card holders, money clip wallets, passport covers and keychains are full-grain leather, the top layer of the hide: the strongest part, and the kind that darkens into a patina instead of peeling.

Every piece is cut and stitched by hand. Nothing is coated to look new for a season, and nothing is added that you will not use. The line stays small on purpose, and each piece is made to be carried for years and to look better for it.

The stitch

A machine lockstitch pulls one thread through the leather; if it breaks, the seam unzips. A saddle stitch uses two needles and one thread, locking every stitch independently, so a cut stitch stays put. It takes several times longer, which is why we can put a one-year craftsmanship warranty on a wallet that folds in half.

Who makes them

ROYAL was founded by Muhammad Younas in 2020 and is owned and run by Shop Royal LLC.

What we make

• Front pocket wallets, 3-pocket bifolds, hidden-pocket bifolds and brass money clip wallets
• Fold-open Signature card holders, two-panel Slim sleeves, magnetic money-clip holders and snap-flap commuter holders
• Passport covers with four card slots
• Hand-stitched key fobs on solid metal rings
• Quick-release leather Apple Watch straps for 42/44/45 mm cases
• Leather toiletry bags and belts

Everything is made in small batches, so a colour is sometimes sold out for a few weeks while the next batch is cut.

Find us

The business is registered in Alexandria, Virginia — the address and hours are below, and the fastest way to reach a person is email. We answer questions about sizing, colour and leather before you buy, and about repairs long after. You will find the same pieces, and the people making them, on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest and X as @shoproyal40.