Behind the Scenes

Cellulose-fibre tote bag by Stella Soomlais — a light, durable alternative to leather

Looking for testers: a tote bag made from cellulose fibre

Something new is taking shape in our workshop — a durable, remarkably light tote bag made from cellulose fibre. Before
A Stella Soomlais leather workshop in a festival tent — participants crafting leather items

Host a memorable leather workshop at your team event

A hands-on workshop where everyone makes their own leather piece — at our Tallinn studio or your event. One of
Stella Soomlais's shop in Telliskivi — reed walls in front of the glass façades

A new look for our studio shop

Walls of reed have risen in front of the glass façades, installed by the craftsmen who usually thatch roofs on
Singer Alika — a Jazzkaar concert at the Stella Soomlais leather studio

Alika's Jazzkaar concert at the leather studio

This Sunday at 2 pm, Alika and guitarist Markus Nurmsaar perform an intimate duo concert at the Stella leather studio
Madis Ots and Stella Soomlais with the Pesakond special collection at Telliskivi Creative City

Pesakond x Stella Soomlais

A special collection in collaboration with Pesakond — legendary comic characters hand-drawn onto bright white vegetable-tanned leather.
Stella Soomlais and Reet Aus in the new shared studio-shop at Telliskivi

Our first true shop — now open

Our studio moved to Telliskivi Creative City, joining Reet Aus to open a shared studio-shop with new collections.
year of covid stella soomlais

Year of Covid

Resilience through crisis: how a small leather studio adapted, grew, and kept craftsmanship alive.
Meet the Maker: Kerli - Stella Soomlais studio

Meet the Maker: Kerli

Meet Kerli, whose transition from textiles to leather craft became a lifelong calling.
Meet the Maker: Maarja – Stella Soomlais studio

Meet the Maker: Maarja

From scenography to leather mastery: Maarja's creative evolution through hands-on craft.
Switching to survival mode – Stella Soomlais studio

Switching to Survival Mode

How a small studio adapted during crisis: agility, community, and leather craft endure.
Meet the Maker: Gerli – Stella Soomlais studio

Meet the Maker: Gerli

From bookbinding to leading production: Gerli's journey and her lasting passion for leather craft.
Black Stella Soomlais leather goods laid out as gift ideas — bag, laptop sleeve, pencil case, card holder and belt

Gifts that matter

Thoughtful leather gifts that last: wristbands, bookmarks, and custom accessories for meaningful moments.
How to choose a bag? – Stella Soomlais studio

How to Choose a Bag?

A practical guide to finding your perfect leather bag: functionality, materials, and timeless style.
why is leather bag so expensive stella soomlais

But Why is it So Expensive?

The value of slow fashion: why premium materials and skilled craftsmanship make leather bags worth the investment.
About circular economy – Stella Soomlais studio

About Circular Economy

Sustainable design principles: how thoughtful craftsmanship respects materials, makers, and the planet.
Time to talk about leather – Stella Soomlais studio

Time to Talk About Leather

Premium leather explored: natural markings, quality sourcing, and why it outlasts synthetic alternatives.
How to take care of your bag – Stella Soomlais studio

How to Take Care of Your Bag

How to keep your leather bag beautiful for decades: essential care tips and professional aftercare services.
Round and Round We Go – Stella Soomlais studio

Round and Round We Go

Circular design in practice: maximising leather's potential through care, repair, and renewal.
A black Stella Soomlais leather bag in the city — a woman resting on a concrete slope, the bag beside her

The not-so-little black bag

A deceptively simple black leather square with sophisticated compartments for organised living.
A woman with a yellow leather Stella Soomlais weekend bag on a train platform

One bag is obviously not enough!

Why collectors cherish multiple bags: versatile leather pieces, each with its own personality.
A cognac leather messenger bag made for Markko Karu — Stella Soomlais

A talented bag for a talented man

A functional messenger bag designed with an engineer's precision and an artisan's heart.
A man with a road bike carrying a round Stella Soomlais leather bicycle-wheel bag

Travel in style!

Engineering meets design: a cyclist's weekend bag built for precision and adventure.
Making leather straps — the Stella Soomlais and Hekkpipe collaboration

Best alarm clock ever

Leather meets handcrafted wood: a Hekkpipe collaboration born from morning R&D sessions better than any alarm clock.
A Stella Soomlais leather handbag with a vivid patterned lining and a slim metal handle

Something to brighten up your day

A glamorous leather bag inspired by ballet and friendship—style that shines.
Cutting leather — the RÜÜ (Toomas Thetloff) and Stella Soomlais collaboration

Joy shared is joy doubled

A creative partnership forged in sleepless nights: RÜÜ protective leather accessories born from collaboration.
A woman with an orange-red Stella Soomlais leather bag against a green industrial wall

The therapeutic aspect of bags

The quiet comfort of leather: how touchable materials and slow-made objects soothe the soul.
A photographer holding a camera fitted with a Stella Soomlais leather wrist strap

Behold, the author!

Behind every leather creation is a story—meet the photographer collaborator who captures the craft.
Two dark brown Stella Soomlais leather bags made for Monika Järg

Bag as sculpture

Artisanal leather bags designed as functional sculptures that evolve and age with grace.
A man on a bridge at night with a tan Stella Soomlais leather weekend bag

Bagful of design

The artistry behind design: how a traveler's everyday needs inspired a timeless weekender.
A man with a black Stella Soomlais leather messenger bag by a brick wall

A man's bag that women want to wear

Versatile leather craftsmanship that transcends gender: a beautiful bag everyone covets.
A woman on snowy steps with a black Stella Soomlais leather hobo bag

Modest grandeur

A black leather bag with hidden complexity: understated elegance for every occasion.
A woman with a colourfully striped Stella Soomlais leather bag at an outdoor café

Two in one

A reversible leather bag for creative souls: one piece that shifts with your mood.
A man on an autumn park bench with a tan Stella Soomlais leather weekend bag

Whistle while you work

A spacious weekender for the creative professional: where minimalism meets functional luxury.
A man in a vintage red car, a strapped Stella Soomlais leather bag on the back seat

Unique & vintage

A brother's birthday bag: serious enough for work, bold enough for everything else.
A black Stella Soomlais leather bag with a bow detail — a couple under an autumn tree

A bow to love

A heartwarming love story of high school sweethearts reuniting after years apart, immortalized in leather.
A woman carrying a blue Stella Soomlais leather tote on her shoulder

Mother, my dearest...

A tribute to maternal love: a minimalist blue leather bag shaped by a mother's quiet influence.
Designers Stella and Karl with a brown Stella Soomlais leather holdall in the studio

Win-win situation

Collaborative design at its best: when artisan and client create something neither expected.