Vintage Tandy Leather Cascade Handbag Kit 4305 Unused DIY Leathercraft Purse

A fantastic find for leathercraft enthusiasts and lovers of vintage DIY projects! This is an original, seemingly unused vintage Cascade Handbag Kit (No. 4305) from the Tandy Leather Company, likely dating back to the 1970s or early 1980s. Create Your Own Custom Leather Handbag: This kit provides the essential components to craft a beautiful handbag described as being made from "Nature's Loveliest Tooling Leather." Tooling leather is designed to be carved, stamped, dyed, and finished, allowing for complete personalization. Kit Contains (as listed on the box): Pre-cut, pre-punched tooling leather pieces for the handbag body and potentially flap/gussets. Pre-cut, pre-punched tooling leather piece for a matching coin purse. Genuine leather lace for stitching. Leather handle. Snap closure components. Complete step-by-step instructions. Carving patterns (presumably included within instructions or as separate sheets). Needle(s) for lacing. Please Note: While the box appears complete and the components look unused, the kit is being sold as vintage collectible. We cannot guarantee that all original small components (like needles or snaps) are present or in perfect condition after decades in storage. The leather itself appears supple but may show minor signs of age or storage marks. Dyes, finishes, or tools for carving/stamping are NOT included in this basic kit. Condition: The outer box shows significant signs of age, including discoloration, staining, edge wear, and potential fading.