About

I'm Bija Satterlee, the owner of BIJA Fine Leather Goods, and I design and hand craft each piece from inception to final polish in my Concord, Massachusetts studio. 

Do we really need more bags? Given how full the world already is of every type of bag, tote and wallet, I ask myself: how can I solve someone's problems by creating a vessel to perfectly carry and organize their goods, to become visually uplifting, AND to have profound lasting value. 

Trends and classics inform my designs. I continuously study the world's best designers and atelier houses. I hone my craft daily and am my own hardest critic. Doing custom work makes me a better designer and leather worker, responding to feedback from clients. I am thrilled when customers show me their bags still going strong after years of daily use. 

The human experience of "see-feel-touch" is so important when it comes to leather goods. I often buy leather based on photos and descriptions, and even with experience I am sometimes surprised when it arrives. SO I understand experiencing hesitation when considering to buy a handbag online. It's ideal to see, feel and TOUCH a leather good, but when that is not possible I try to provide a good description, photos and dimensions.  In addition, I do have a reasonable policy of refunds and returns. 

Importantly, most of my leathers are sustainable sourced from Italy. We typically make one of a kind or limited run series, so it's not always possible to exactly duplicate items you see on the web site, but we can come very close. The leathers, hardware, threads, adhesives are all chosen for strength and longevity. Our vision is to create beautiful leather items that will potentially outlast all of us. 

Custom Orders are available in addition to items available on this web site. Contact me directly to discuss an idea you want brought to life in a gorgeous leather. 

I am happy to answer your questions, so please don't be shy. Let's connect!

BIJA