Our Story
What started as a love for hunting deer to fill the freezer and feed the dog soon turned into The Tannery Barr.
While shooting professionally across farms in Victoria, Lachie saw far too many good hides going to waste. So, he had a crack at tanning them himself.
One hide led to another, and these days Lach take pride in giving what was once considered waste a second life.
Respect the Harvest
We believe respecting the animal means making the most of every part. At The Tannery Barr, we take pride in turning hides that would normally be a waste product into something you can keep for years to come.
Featured collection
Real Tree Tee
Camo Cap
Tanning Kit - Large (Up to 8 Hides)
Heavy Black Hoodie
About Us
The Tannery Barr is 100% a waste product, yes that’s right, every hide you see was heading for the bin. That’s where Lachies’ idea was born, starting out professional shooting across farms in Victoria, Lachie was surprised to see there was no market for deer hides once they had been processed for their meat and started tanning hides for friends and family. Each individual hide has been handled over 24 times in the tanning process.
Its a labour of love and passion. Every step of the hide is done in the same location with Lachie and his team. The care of the hide is super easy. Shake them out if any dirt and dust fall on them, you can brush them out with a dog hair comb. After a few years of use they can be washed, simply soak hide in a bucket with a delicate washing detergent for a couple hours and rinse, most importantly lay them flat to dry out. Laying them on a deck is a perfect place to do it.