Brass & Leather, Nassau
Brass & Leather in Nassau is a historic shop that offers a unique shopping experience to tourists and locals alike. Founded in 1960 by Joan Thompson, the shop's first location was situated on Marlborough Street in the charming 'Old Nassau' area, surrounded by swaying palm trees and picturesque balconies.
Initially, Brass & Leather Shops specialized in selling beautiful brass and copper antiques that appealed to both locals and tourists. As time passed and the fashion preferences of Nassuvians evolved, the shop began to import handcrafted leather goods from Italy, Germany, and England to meet the changing demands of its customers.
Today, the shop is known for its exquisite leather products that are carefully crafted by skilled artisans. The leather goods available at Brass & Leather include handbags, wallets, belts, and other accessories that are both stylish and durable.
Initially, Brass & Leather Shops specialized in selling beautiful brass and copper antiques that appealed to both locals and tourists. As time passed and the fashion preferences of Nassuvians evolved, the shop began to import handcrafted leather goods from Italy, Germany, and England to meet the changing demands of its customers.
Today, the shop is known for its exquisite leather products that are carefully crafted by skilled artisans. The leather goods available at Brass & Leather include handbags, wallets, belts, and other accessories that are both stylish and durable.
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Sight Name: Brass & Leather
Sight Location: Nassau, Bahamas (See walking tours in Nassau)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Nassau, Bahamas (See walking tours in Nassau)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Nassau, Bahamas
Create Your Own Walk in Nassau
Creating your own self-guided walk in Nassau is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Museums & Art Galleries Tour
The capital of the Bahamas, Nassau, has no shortage of museums and art galleries for visitors to explore. The displayed collections reflect the history, culture, and local way of life.
One of the notable institutions is the Bahamas Historical Museum, where you can dive into the past of this island nation and discover its intriguing heritage. The Nassau Public Library and Museum is a place that... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
One of the notable institutions is the Bahamas Historical Museum, where you can dive into the past of this island nation and discover its intriguing heritage. The Nassau Public Library and Museum is a place that... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Nassau Introduction Walking Tour
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, has a history shaped by colonial rivalry, maritime trade, piracy, and gradual transformation into a modern Caribbean city. Its development reflects the wider currents of Atlantic history, from early European settlement to the age of empires and beyond.
The area was originally inhabited by the Lucayan people, an Indigenous Taíno group, before European contact... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
The area was originally inhabited by the Lucayan people, an Indigenous Taíno group, before European contact... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles