Team
All our bags are marked with the names of the
artisans who made it. Look inside it and meet the makers and other our
team members here below.
Stella Runnel
Designer & creator of the brand
Stella’s aim has always been to create a workspace where people love to work, where clients and friends enjoy returning again and again, and where money is not made at the expense of the environment. She wants to prove that a leather studio can be run in a sustainable and innovative way.
Stella’s aim has always been to create a workspace where people love to work, where clients and friends enjoy returning again and again, and where money is not made at the expense of the environment. She wants to prove that a leather studio can be run in a sustainable and innovative way.
Stella’s meticulous attention to detail, refined aesthetic sensibility, and dedication to achieving her goals are the driving forces behind the brand. In addition to her design work, Stella is also responsible for business development and strategic matters.
Kadri Erdel
Production manager and crafter
With Estonian Academy of Arts interior architecture background, Kadri has been slowly but surely making her way in the studio. She is now the most experienced crafter and also managing all of the production. Having very high standards for quality, she makes only extra beautiful and neatly crafted bags, getting all the compliments and praising feedback from our clients. She’s responsible and reliable – we can always lean on her. Kadri is systematic and determined, always finishing everything she starts. All knots and problems, both mental and physical ones, will be unraveled and solved with her help. Kadri effortlessly puts together puzzles with thousand pieces.
With Estonian Academy of Arts interior architecture background, Kadri has been slowly but surely making her way in the studio. She is now the most experienced crafter and also managing all of the production. Having very high standards for quality, she makes only extra beautiful and neatly crafted bags, getting all the compliments and praising feedback from our clients. She’s responsible and reliable – we can always lean on her. Kadri is systematic and determined, always finishing everything she starts. All knots and problems, both mental and physical ones, will be unraveled and solved with her help. Kadri effortlessly puts together puzzles with thousand pieces.
Henna Hintsanen
Crafter & product developer
Henna, originally from Finland, joined our team through an internship. Her dedication and genuine thirst for knowledge quickly made her an invaluable member of the team. Today, she can be trusted with more complex tasks and is actively involved in product development as well as the production of custom-made orders. Henna is also one of our workshop tutors. Her background in sales has helped us build stronger connections with our Nordic neighbours and expand our reach across the region. Always eager to experiment and refine her craft across different materials, Henna often inspires us to test new ideas during our team sessions. She has even introduced us all to winter swimming!
Lisandra Türkson
Digital marketing manager & project manager
In the studio, no one has seen Lisandra rushing, hurrying, or acting thoughtlessly – she is the epitome of how to act systematically and calmly. Lisandra's background is in accessory design, she did her Master's degree at the Estonian Academy of Arts, but she also holds a degree in digital marketing. Through this, she has found a niche for herself in empowering otherwise manual and practical fields. In the studio, her role is to share the studio's principles, news, and behind-the-scenes glimpses with our friends on social media and online platforms. She is also in charge of bag subsription service and customer events as well as acts as Stella's right hand women in all daily matters. When on holiday, she prefers to stay out of sun and enjoy
In the studio, no one has seen Lisandra rushing, hurrying, or acting thoughtlessly – she is the epitome of how to act systematically and calmly. Lisandra's background is in accessory design, she did her Master's degree at the Estonian Academy of Arts, but she also holds a degree in digital marketing. Through this, she has found a niche for herself in empowering otherwise manual and practical fields. In the studio, her role is to share the studio's principles, news, and behind-the-scenes glimpses with our friends on social media and online platforms. She is also in charge of bag subsription service and customer events as well as acts as Stella's right hand women in all daily matters. When on holiday, she prefers to stay out of sun and enjoy
Maria Rojko Nisu
Crafter & workshop tutor
Maria holds an MA in Accessory Design from Estonian Academy of Arts. She has built her own leather brand, but she has also experience from working as a designer at a large Czech workwear company. Maria is a social, motherly figure with high level of energy — the perfect combination to lead leather workshops and keep the atmosphere at the studio lively and happy. Living between the Czech Republic and Estonia, she brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to our work.
Crafter & workshop tutor
Maria holds an MA in Accessory Design from Estonian Academy of Arts. She has built her own leather brand, but she has also experience from working as a designer at a large Czech workwear company. Maria is a social, motherly figure with high level of energy — the perfect combination to lead leather workshops and keep the atmosphere at the studio lively and happy. Living between the Czech Republic and Estonia, she brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to our work.
Maarja Rõivassepp
Crafter (on parental leave)
When Maarja sets her mind on something, she devotes all her attention and care to it. She’s tackling ever more complicated leather projects at the studio with utmost attention to detail. Her demanding and precise eye casts over all the products we make at the studio. Maarja also makes sure that all leather scraps are sorted and reused as quickly as possible which allows us to create a lot less waste than other leather studios. She also has a degree in scenography and could design the stage for our future studio band. When Maarja makes the lunch for all, everyone in the studio can’t wait to see which classic dishes she’s made this time.
When Maarja sets her mind on something, she devotes all her attention and care to it. She’s tackling ever more complicated leather projects at the studio with utmost attention to detail. Her demanding and precise eye casts over all the products we make at the studio. Maarja also makes sure that all leather scraps are sorted and reused as quickly as possible which allows us to create a lot less waste than other leather studios. She also has a degree in scenography and could design the stage for our future studio band. When Maarja makes the lunch for all, everyone in the studio can’t wait to see which classic dishes she’s made this time.
Kolm
Production partner
In addition to our studio crafters a small family owned manufacturer in Tartu (located also in Estonia) helps us out occasionally. They have a long experience with leather work. We are in frequent contact and the bags that are made there follow the same technical specifications, quality and care as is our studio. Cooperation with them enables us to move faster towards our zero-waste goal and to prove that sustainable leather accessories manufacturing is also possible in a classical production.
In addition to our studio crafters a small family owned manufacturer in Tartu (located also in Estonia) helps us out occasionally. They have a long experience with leather work. We are in frequent contact and the bags that are made there follow the same technical specifications, quality and care as is our studio. Cooperation with them enables us to move faster towards our zero-waste goal and to prove that sustainable leather accessories manufacturing is also possible in a classical production.
Former crafters
