The Cotton Mill Collection

Cotton Rope Dog Leads

Hand woven cotton milled and dyed in Yorkshire, paired with Italian veg tanned leather and solid brass hardware. Every collar and lead made by hand in Oxfordshire, built for everyday use with a timeless, craft-led finish.

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Burgundy cotton rope dog lead coiled flat, with solid brass snap clip, brass O-ring, charm tag and tassel end

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4 pieces, from £48. Every piece is handmade to order in Oxford, with a 2–6 day lead time.

Handmade in Oxfordshire Cotton milled in Yorkshire Italian veg tanned leather Solid brass hardware 2–6 day lead time
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The Collection

4 pieces
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Every length made in this collection. Leads here run 130–130cm.

Dog Leads
Olive green handmade cotton rope dog lead coiled flat lay, with solid brass snap clip, brass O-ring, Green Dog charm tag and lilac binding detailDetailed close-up of solid brass trigger snap clip and O-ring on an olive green handmade cotton rope dog lead, with Green Dog branded charm tag and signature tassel
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Cotton Mill Rope Dog Lead in Olive Green
The Olive Green Cotton Mill Lead is made by hand in Green Dog's Oxfordshire studio...
£48.00
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Harvest yellow handmade cotton rope dog lead coiled flat lay, with brass snap clip, brass O-ring, green dog charm tag and purple binding detailDetailed close-up of solid brass trigger snap clip and O-ring on harvest yellow handmade cotton rope dog lead, with Green Dog branded charm tag and tassel detail
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Cotton Mill Rope Dog Lead in Harvest Yellow
The Harvest Yellow Cotton Mill Lead is made by hand in Green Dog's Oxfordshire studio...
£48.00
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Midnight blue handmade cotton rope dog lead coiled flat lay, with solid brass snap clip, brass O-ring, Green Dog charm tag and cobalt blue binding detailExtreme close-up of solid brass trigger snap clip and O-ring on a midnight blue handmade cotton rope dog lead, with engraved Green Dog branded charm tag
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Cotton Mill Rope Dog Lead in Midnight Blue
The Midnight Blue Cotton Mill Lead is made by hand in Green Dog's Oxfordshire studio...
£48.00
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Burgundy handmade cotton rope dog lead coiled flat lay, with solid brass snap clip, brass O-ring, Green Dog charm tag and matching tassel endClose-up of burgundy cotton rope dog lead showing tassel end, matching binding, solid brass O-ring and trigger snap clip with Green Dog charm tag
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Cotton Mill Rope Dog Lead in Burgundy
The Burgundy Cotton Mill Lead is made by hand in Green Dog's Oxfordshire studio from...
£48.00
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The Cotton Mill leads are 12mm cotton rope, hand-spliced rather than crimped, with a veg-tanned cowhide tab at the handle: black on the Burgundy and Midnight Blue, brown on the Harvest Yellow and Olive Green.

Cotton carries more weight and drape than synthetic rope of the same diameter. Each colour has a matching woven collar in the range. The British wool leads are the other hand-spliced natural fibre I make, heavier again and whipped over with hemp cord.

A lead has no fit to get wrong, so this one is simple: these are preset editions bought as shown, and you have 30 days from receipt to change your mind, unworn and in the original packaging. The hardware is guaranteed for twelve months, and after that I will replace worn parts at cost plus postage however old the lead is, all of which is set out on the returns page.

Made in Britain

From Yorkshire mill to Oxford studio.

The cotton used in every Cotton Mill piece is milled and dyed in Yorkshire, using traditional processes that produce the depth of colour and durability these leads and collars are built around.

From there, the material comes to the Oxford studio, where every lead is hand spliced and every collar is hand woven. The Italian veg tanned leather straps on the collars are cut and finished by hand. Each piece of brass hardware is load-tested by its manufacturer.

Nothing here is mass produced. The Cotton Mill Collection exists because there is a better way to make a dog lead.

Yorkshire Cotton
Milled and dyed in Yorkshire. Natural, durable, and better with age.
Italian Leather
Veg tanned cowhide, hand cut and finished. Ages beautifully with use.
Solid Brass
Load-tested by its manufacturer. Guaranteed twelve months.
Common Questions

About The Cotton Mill Collection

What is The Cotton Mill Collection? +

A range of handmade dog leads and collars from Green Dog. The cotton is milled and dyed in Yorkshire, the leather is Italian veg tanned cowhide, and all hardware is solid brass. Every piece is made by hand in Oxfordshire.

Are these products handmade? +

Yes. Every collar and lead in The Cotton Mill Collection is handmade in Green Dog's Oxfordshire studio. The cotton rope is hand spliced, the collars are hand woven, and the leather straps are cut and finished by hand.

What materials are used? +

The cotton used in this collection is milled and dyed in Yorkshire. Collars feature an Italian veg tanned cowhide leather strap. All hardware is solid brass. Leads include a signature Green Dog brass disc and tassel finish.

Are matching collars and leads available? +

Yes. Every colourway in The Cotton Mill Collection is available as both a rope dog lead and a woven dog collar. The cotton, hardware, and finish are matched across both pieces so they coordinate naturally.

Where are Green Dog Cotton Mill products made? +

Made in Oxfordshire, UK. The cotton is sourced from a Yorkshire mill. The Italian veg tanned leather comes from Italy. Everything is assembled and finished by hand in Green Dog's Oxford studio.

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