Production in India

In India, the whole Bagind story began. Leather production has a long tradition here. And because you have fallen in love with the products from here as much as we have, one production hasn't been left behind.

The first production is located in the town of Jaisalmer in the heart of the Thar Desert. There are many similar towns in India, but what sets Jaisalmer apart is its leather production. The town has been associated with the manufacture of leather accessories since time immemorial and every family has at least one skilled leatherworker. One of them is Dennis.

By 2022, Jodhpur, a place called the blue city, has been added to the map of Bagind production. Although Jodhpur is not one of the typical places known for leather production, it was here that we found a new manufacturer, Deepesh, and our product portfolio grew with new designs and processing techniques.

The products we handcraft for you in India are made from goatskin. Goats in India are mainly raised for meat, and the skin is a by-product that would likely become waste without our efforts. Leather products have served people since forever and thankfully we are going back to our roots and learning to appreciate the magic of quality handmade from natural materials again.

Take a peek under the hands of our skilled craftsmen

For leather to the tannery
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For leather to the tannery

For the best quality, we go straight to the source. The leather is de-haired in the tannery and then goes through a fair natural process of tanning, including a salt bath. Read more about the leather processing in the report.
Tanning, the basis of quality
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Tanning, the basis of quality

Each leather undergoes a tanning process in direct sunlight before it is processed to give it the right patina. The length of the tanning process depends on the weather, and in the rainy season it can make our work pretty difficult.
Everyone has their place
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Everyone has their place

In production, each of the craftsmen has a necessary job. Whether it is cutting, sewing and hemming, gluing or stamping components.
The final touch
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The final touch

Before your new product reaches you, we have to treat it with natural oil. We use soya or mustard oil to keep the leather supple and supple until you can care for it yourself.

Make your Bagind last as long as possible

Leather, like any other natural material, is constantly working. It is therefore important to care for it properly. In our range you will find everything you need for proper care. There is Bio Cleaner to remove dirt and quality Beeswax to keep the leather beautiful and supple. For even better protection against the weather, we also recommend using our Impregnation. We have written more for you in the Care section. With natural shades, you should also take into account that their typically brown colour patinates and ages over time.

Bee wax

Bee wax

bee wax paste
€ 19
In stock
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Your product's journey 📦

Night train to New Delhi

From both factories our shipments travel to the Indian capital. We try to load each shipment as efficiently as possible to minimize the carbon footprint that is created during the journey.

By air to Europe

Our shipments travel 9,000 km together on board an aircraft in approximately 6 hours. When it arrives at a European airport, it continues overland to us.

The only thing left to do is pack

Once all the products have arrived, we check them carefully and store them in a safe environment. Before the actual shipment, we wrap them in the packaging you enjoy so much.

Land of a thousand contrasts

Ubiquitous people, motorbikes, rickshaws, cows, dogs and other motorbikes. Does this sound like a scene from a bad movie to you? What a noisy and vibrant reality of life in India. But in this apparent chaos, everything works like clockwork, including public transport (but this is where watches become useless). Indian culture is diverse and full of traditions that have confused plenty of Europeans.

GATEWAY TO THE THAR DESERT

Jaisalmer

The history of the town dates back to the 12th century when the dominant fort of the same name was built. The entire city is built on a hill of yellow sandstone, which is why the city is called "golden". Today, the city is home to around 60,000 people and features ornate merchant villas and rows of temples. It is a popular destination for tourists who, in addition to sightseeing and shopping, also enjoy a desert safari.

Go to Jaisalmer
BLUE CITY

Jodhpur

The origin of Jodhpur dates back to the late 15th century. Its strategic position on the road linking Delhi and Gujarat was responsible for the city's prosperity. Today, it is home to more than a million Indians. It has earned the nickname ''blue city'' due to the blue painted buildings that can be seen throughout the old part of the city. In addition, Jodhpur is known for its furniture industry, handicrafts, carpets and marble goods.

Go to Jodhpur
MADE IN INDIA

Made with care in India

Discover production in Colombia

We have been manufacturing in India since Bagind was founded in 2017. Four years later, we expanded our reach to include production in Villa de Leyva, Colombia.

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