The Art of Craft: Our Special Edits
We don't just stitch leather; we fuse Indian heritage with everyday utility. From delicate Kashmiri chain-stitch to bold hand-woven textures, discover our limited-edition art edits.
Our Adyasha backpack, reimagined in the bold Jazz Safari print. This exotic snakeskin-effect leather is created through a multi-step process of embossing and foiling on real leather, making each piece a unique statement.
A close-up of the Jazz Safari leather, showing the texture and color variation. One of our artisans, Shehzad, proudly presents the finished Adyasha backpack he crafted from start to finish.
The Ivy bucket bag in our new Disco Safari leather. This print features a mix of grey and silver tones with a metallic foil finish, creating a versatile piece that works for both day and night.
Our artisan, Babak, showing the finished Ivy bag in Disco Safari. You can see the beautiful shine and texture of this semi-stiff leather, which is perfect for holding the bag's shape.
Two of our designs, the Ivy and the Aishwarya, in the stunning Disco Safari leather. This exotic print is surprisingly easy to wear and makes any bag a conversation starter.
Here I am with Danish, one of our artisans, talking about the Jordan bag and our Lace Edit. We explain how the design can be customized in solid, all-woven, or with this beautiful hand-embroidery.
What fits inside the Lace Oak Jordan? Our teammate Nisha shows you how much this medium-capacity frame bag can hold, from wallets and pouches to a small bottle and keys.
Our artisan Ishak, who crafted this beautiful Lace Oak Jordan, showing off the finished piece. The pride in his work is what makes each bag so special.
The Tiny Mandy gets a glamorous update with our Black Lace embroidery on Crystal leather. The contrast of the black thread on the shimmering silver-grey leather is absolutely stunning.
Firoz, the artisan behind this Black Lace Crystal Tiny Mandy, presenting his creation. The intricate hand-embroidery takes immense skill and patience.
About The Art of Craft: Our Special Edits
Every bag you see here is 'Single Artisan Made', meaning one person stitches your piece from start to finish. Because we rely on leftover lots like our 'Disco Safari' or 'Oak' leather, many of these edits are strictly limited. If you like the look of our hand-embroidered 'Lace Edit' or the triple-tone weave of 'Madurai', know that we can tweak the strap length or add pockets to make the design fit your routine.
We look at leather as a canvas for Indian craft. Our 'Lace Edit' is a fusion technique: we use traditional Kashmiri chain-stitch embroidery on leather, inspired by Sanganeri motifs from Rajasthan. It is a slow process that requires a delicate touch, so we reserve this for our softer hides like Crystal or Oak.
Then there is our 'Madurai' and 'Woven' series. These are not factory-pressed patterns. We hand-interlace strips of leather—honey almond, oak, and bronze—to create texture that ages beautifully.
Since we are a small studio in Delhi, we do not have stock sitting on shelves. When you order, we cut and craft. This gives us the flexibility to customize. If you want a longer sling on a Jordan bag, or initials on an Aishwarya tote, just ask. Our leather is upcycled, so when a lot is gone, it is gone. It is a trade-off: you get a unique bag, but you have to catch the edit while the leather is in our workshop.
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