Our process
A second-generation, women-led leather workshop in Kolkata. We make slowly — and we make right — under the Fair Trade banner.
MKS is a second-generation, women-led leather goods manufacturer based in Kolkata, India. We work with brands of all sizes — from independent designers to global retailers.
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“Our mission is to create job opportunities for economically disadvantaged groups, helping them lead decent lives.”Mithu Dam, Founder – MKS Exports
Our process is a slow dialogue between master and material. We do not manufacture; we cultivate objects that carry the soul of their makers.
Each piece begins with selection—only the finest hides from heritage tanneries. Our saddle-stitching technique, a method nearly lost to industrialization, ensures a seam that never unravels.
Read MoreEach piece begins with selection—only the finest hides from heritage tanneries. Our saddle-stitching technique, a method nearly lost to industrialization, ensures a seam that never unravels.
Read MoreFairly paid artisans, aligned with WFTO.
Sedex 5-pillar certified facility.
No child labor, forced work or discrimination.
A vision towards community and rehabilitation.
Vegetable-tanned leather, zero-waste patterning.
Every order moves through the same six stations, supervised by a line lead who has held the role for at least seven years.
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Hides are graded by hand at heritage tanneries before they ever reach the workshop.
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Patterns are nested by a master cutter — yield matters as much as accuracy.
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Edges are skived to the right taper. Linings, foams and reinforcements are bonded.
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Saddle-stitched by hand or French-seamed by machine, depending on the line.
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Burnished by hand, painted, or folded. Up to five passes for a glassy finish.
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Three-station QC. Branded packaging, dust bag, hangtag — ready for your warehouse.
Three honest ways to begin — from a fast quote to a sample in your hands, in days, not weeks.
Tell us what you need. We will come back with a clear, honest price — no hidden costs, no runaround.
Not ready to commit? Order a sample first. Touch the leather, test the stitching, see the standard before you sign anything.
If you have a unique question, our friendly team is here and ready to chat!
Fairly paid artisans, aligned with WFTO.
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