THE ATELIER
OF CICONIIDAE
The story of leather in Kastanienbaum lives on. Just a few minutes’ walk from the former tannery stands today’s Ciconiidae atelier.
This is where the life of each handbag begins – not as an industrial sketch, but as a vision, drawn by hand, translated into leather, and completed with care. What was once tanned, weighed, and inspected is now transformed into fine craftsmanship – shaped by precision, deep material knowledge, and time.
Every model is created from the ground up in the atelier:
From the very first sketch to the final finish, from the cutting of the leather to the setting of gemstones and the last stitch – each bag is born here.
In this way, Ciconiidae not only continues the story of the place, but reinterprets it through design – with the aim of creating something timeless for the present, rooted in the past.
KASTANIENBAUM
WHERE HANDBAGS
COME TO LIFE
At the Ciconiidae atelier, every piece is crafted entirely by hand. From the initial sketch to the final edge finish, every detail is shaped with patience and care.
Everything is created under one roof – with intention, precision, and respect for time.
Designs and patterns are drawn by hand.
Calf and goatskin leather are prepared, sanded, and edge-sealed
Gemstones are individually set into hand-molded leather frames
Using traditional techniques and refined tools, the bags are slowly brought to life
Each handbag is one of a kind – a true expression of artisanal excellence, shaped by the spirit of this place. In Kastanienbaum, the story of leather continues – quietly, purposefully, and reimagined through the collections of Ciconiidae.