About Emma Easter Handcrafted
About Emma Easter Handcrafted
Who I Am
Born in Wales, I create handcrafted bags in my South East Wales studio, where Celtic heritage runs through the landscape and through my veins.
My ancestry weaves across Britain: from Welsh valleys to Scottish highlands to Birmingham's workshops, the City of 1000 Trades. Each bag I make connects these threads of British craft tradition, honouring the skills and heritage that shaped these lands. Every piece you see here is made entirely by me, from the first cut to the final stitch.
This isn't a workshop with a large team; it's one maker, working with her hands, creating bags that carry a story.
Why I Make
I started making bags because I wanted what I couldn't find: beautifully crafted pieces that weren't available everywhere, with linings that wouldn't be ruined by rain or everyday spills.
But it became about something far more important. I'm watching skilled trades vanish from our communities as big brands chase profits through overseas manufacturing, letting generational knowledge die out. Skills that took centuries to develop, passed down through generations, are disappearing. I refuse to accept that.
Every bag I create preserves traditional leatherwork and textile skills whilst creating something new. I believe in buying better and buying less often, not chasing trends. Quality over quantity. Pieces made to last years, not seasons.
Materials & Heritage
I work with Harris Tweed cloth because there's no other fabric like it in the world. It's the only textile protected by its own Act of Parliament, woven by skilled artisans in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Each piece carries centuries of weaving heritage, and because Harris Tweed patterns vary, no two bags are identical. Your bag is genuinely one of a kind. When I work with Harris Tweed, I'm honouring craft traditions.
I source high-quality leather and work with premium materials because shortcuts have no place in craftsmanship. Every detail matters when you're creating something meant to last a lifetime.
What makes these bags unique?
My signature detail is something you won't find even in the most expensive bags: custom-printed, water-resistant linings. Printed in the UK and licensed from independent illustrators, these designs bring individuality to every bag whilst offering practical protection against spills, makeup marks, and the unpredictable British weather.
The Ethos
When you carry one of my bags, you're carrying a piece of British heritage. You're supporting the preservation of traditional skills and owning something genuinely rare. You know exactly who made your bag and where. In a world of mass production, that's something to be proud of.
I make bags designed to be carried and cherished for years to come, blending timeless materials with modern practicality. Limited numbers, individual craftsmanship, wholly made in Wales.
Thank you for being here.
Whether you're discovering my work for the first time or you're already part of this small community of people who value provenance and craftsmanship, I'm grateful you've taken the time to learn my story. Every bag that leaves my studio carries a piece of that story with it.