DONA Made began with a single bag and a quiet rebellion.
In a small home studio surrounded by worn tools, scraps of leather, and the soft rhythm of hand-stitching, the first DONA bag took shape — not in pursuit of fashion, but as a response to it.
Our founder, frustrated by the throwaway culture of fast fashion, longed for something slower, more intentional. She missed the weight of things that mattered — the patina of age, the elegance of simplicity, the soul that only handmade objects seem to carry.
So she made one.
A bag — imperfect, sturdy, personal.
Then another.
And another.
Until friends started asking. Then friends of friends.
What began as a passion project quickly became a purpose: to create leather goods that honored craftsmanship, function, and story.
And thus, DONA Made was born.
The name “DONA” — meaning gift in many languages — felt fitting.
Because each piece is a gift of time.
A gift to the craft.
A gift that, with wear and care, only gets better.
Today, every DONA Made item is still made by hand in small batches. We use full-grain leather, natural materials, and thoughtful design to create timeless essentials for those who believe that luxury isn’t loud — it’s lasting.
DONA Made is more than a brand.
It’s a return to what matters.
It’s beauty in simplicity.
It’s craft, made personal.