TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A 150-year-old leather goods store in Traverse City is combining history with the future as it undergoes a transformation.

Votruba Leather Company announced that it is expanding its product lines and refining the customer experience.

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The company makes leather goods like luggage, totes, coasters, money bands, and more.

A news release from the company said that new owners took over in 2022. “The new leadership is dedicated to preserving the vintage charm and commitment to craftsmanship that have been the hallmarks of the store since its founding in 1874.”