Custom Hand-Painted Bags & Leather Accessories
Your accessories deserve a canvas that is entirely yours. I turn leather goods, passport covers, and even shades into wearable art using professional-grade techniques.
Here's a quick look at me customizing a Goyard passport cover. The process is just as detailed as with sneakers, requiring a steady hand to paint the client's initials and a fun design.
You're not going to believe what I painted on today: sunglasses! I added a minimal and chic geometric pattern to the arms of these shades from Shop Thesto for a subtle custom touch.
A work-in-progress shot of me painting a floral design on a bright red leather bag. The process starts with laying down the base colors before adding the finer details.
Customizing denim is always fun. This jacket is covered in colorful graffiti-style art, with words, symbols, and patterns that reflect the owner's personality.
Here I am working on a custom design for a TUMI bag. For this project, I painted designs inspired by different Indian cities, turning a travel essential into a piece of art.
A shot of the finished hand-painted Lucknow map tote bag being used. It's spacious enough to hold all your essentials, and the art makes it a real conversation starter.
My workspace during a live event, where I was personalizing small leather goods like these wallets. Even small items can be transformed with a bit of custom-painted art.
About this collection
When working on luxury items like Goyard or TUMI, the prep is everything. I use adhesion promoters and specialized bonding techniques so the art moves with the leather without cracking, ensuring your piece stays looking sharp.
People always ask if I only paint sneakers. Honestly, I love the challenge of moving to different surfaces. Whether it is the textured canvas of a passport cover or a sturdy travel bag, the goal remains the same: making it personal. Painting on leather and luxury surfaces requires a different approach than painting on rubber soles. I use specific adhesion promoters tailored for luxury finishes, like Epi leather or Goyardine canvas, to ensure the paint bonds properly. If you do not get the prep right, it will not last, and that is not what we want. For smaller items like passport covers, I focus on sharp, clean lines for initials or minimalist motifs. On larger pieces like tote bags or denim jackets, I can go bigger with city maps, floral patterns, or whatever wild idea you have. Every piece gets a protective finish to keep it durable. If you have a leather item you have been wanting to refresh, send me a photo first. We need to assess the material, the texture, and the best way to apply the art so your bag looks clean and stays that way.
Ridhii Makkar
I am Ridhii. My art is not just for kicks; I treat every bag and accessory like a fresh gallery wall waiting for your story. Whether it is a vintage passport cover or your daily-driver tote, let us make it hit different.
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