How our bags come to be
Our Craft & Production
At Elyse & i, every design begins with craftsmanship, care, and creativity. We believe that true luxury lies in things made slowly — by skilled hands, not machines — with an attention to detail that ensures every piece tells a story.
DESIGNED WITH INTENTION
DESIGNED WITH INTENTION
While much of the fashion industry is driven by trends and fast turnover, we take a different approach. Each Elyse & i bag is created with meaning, longevity, and individuality in mind.
Founder and designer Emily Cheetham believes that accessories should empower women to express themselves — not conform to the latest fad — and that beauty and responsibility can co-exist.
CRAFTED BY HAND IN SMALL BATCHES
For over a decade, we’ve partnered with a small, female-owned atelier in Indonesia. Our artisans are highly skilled in traditional leatherworking techniques, and we’re proud to support them through regular, small-run production runs.
This approach reduces waste, ensures quality, and sustains livelihoods — while allowing us to bring out the creativity and exclusivity that define Elyse & i bags and accessories.
CREATED TO LAST
Each Elyse & i piece is built with integrity and meticulous attention to detail. By investing time and care in how we make things, we create accessories that last — season after season — encouraging a more thoughtful, slower relationship with fashion.
The Art of the Knot
45 components, countless skilled hands.
Each stitch, knot, and curve — made the slow way.
More Than a Bag — It’s a Work of Craft.
Appreciate the dedication, patience & skill.
Small Scraps, Big Purpose
Crafted from leftover leathers — tiny details, lasting impact. Designed to add a touch of charm to your bag or to gift with meaning.
What happens to the little scraps of leather offcuts from making our bags? We repurpose them into our Kitty cardholders and whimsical bag charms — our way of consciously minimising waste and reducing our footprint on the earth.
And the story of these little lovelies doesn’t end there. Back in Singapore, designer Emily Cheetham hand-finishes every piece, creating playful charms to adorn each one — from tiny enamel fruits (lemons, papayas, durians, watermelons) to lucky goldfish, shells and more.
Each one is a tiny piece of craft, character, and conscience — made to be cherished, never wasted.
Charmed - Little Lovelies
