Bags & Leather

Handbag Recolouring in Doha: Restore or Change the Colour of a Leather Bag

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When a leather bag has faded in the sun, picked up stains that won't lift, or worn unevenly, cleaning alone won't bring it back. Recolouring restores a uniform finish across the whole bag.

How it works

The bag is deep-cleaned and the old finish prepared. Leather pigment is applied in thin, flexible layers by airbrush and hand, then sealed. Hardware is masked and protected throughout.

Match or change

Most clients want their original colour back. Changing to a darker shade — beige to tan, red to burgundy, anything to black — is very achievable. Going lighter usually isn't.

Pricing by size

Renova prices recolouring by size: small (clutches and minis), medium (shoulder bags and totes) and large (big totes and weekenders). See our pricing page for current rates.

How long it lasts

Done properly, a recoloured bag wears like the original. Keep it out of hot cars and direct sun to make the new colour last.

When retouching is enough

If only corners and handles are worn, a retouch is quicker and cheaper. Learn more on our leather bag repair page.

Current prices

Shoe Care & Cleaning

  • Flat Shoe CareQAR 425per pair
  • Heels CareQAR 400per pair
  • High Boots CareQAR 350per pair
  • Leather Sneaker CareQAR 350per pair
  • Men's Sandals CareQAR 400per pair
  • Men's Slippers CareQAR 325per pair
  • Rubber Shoe CleaningQAR 175per pair
  • Shoe Deep CleaningQAR 250per pair
  • Shoe RecolouringQAR 400per pair
  • Shoe Retouch & PolishQAR 400per pair
  • Sneaker CleaningQAR 300per pair
  • Sports Shoe CleaningQAR 250per pair
  • Suede Sneaker CareQAR 350per pair

Shoe Repair

  • Broken Heel RepairQAR 450each
  • Heel Lining ReplacementQAR 125per pair
  • Heel RepairQAR 450per pair
  • Heel ReplacementQAR 500per pair
  • Insole ReplacementQAR 250per pair
  • Outsole ReplacementQAR 300per pair
  • Premium Outsole ReplacementQAR 550per pair
  • Shoe Repair — BondingQAR 175per pair
  • Shoe Repair — StitchingQAR 175per pair
  • Shoelace ReplacementQAR 125per pair
  • Sole Protector FittingQAR 250per pair

Bags & Leather Goods

  • Bag Recolouring — LargeQAR 1850each
  • Bag Recolouring — MediumQAR 1100each
  • Bag Recolouring — SmallQAR 700each
  • Bag ReshapingQAR 550each
  • Bag Retouch & PolishQAR 900each
  • Belt CareQAR 325each
  • Fabric Bag CleaningQAR 850each
  • Luggage CleaningQAR 350each
  • Wallet CareQAR 450each

Bag & Accessory Repair

  • Bag RepairQAR 200each
  • Belt Hole PunchingQAR 75each
  • Luggage Zipper RepairQAR 500each
  • Zipper RepairQAR 175each

Garment Care

  • Dress RepairQAR 375each
  • Dress Stain RemovalQAR 300each
  • Dress Taking-InQAR 375each
  • Fur Jacket RepairQAR 1250each
  • Jacket Stain RemovalQAR 325each
  • Leather Jacket PolishQAR 325each
  • Wedding Dress CleaningQAR 1500each
  • Wedding Dress PreservationQAR 1400each

Jewellery & Metal Care

  • Gold Re-platingQAR 800each
  • Silver PolishingQAR 550each

Quick Fixes

  • Minor RepairQAR 125each
See the full price list

Everything You Need to Know

Will recolouring change how the leather feels?

Professional pigments are thin and flexible, so the leather stays soft.

Can suede bags be recoloured?

Yes, with dyes that preserve the suede texture.

How long does bag recolouring take?

Ten to twelve days depending on size.

Written by the Renova team

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