Italian leather, thoughtfully sourced
Before launching KAAI, co-founders Ine & Helga spent over a year visiting tanneries across Italy. Every leather in our collection is the result of that journey: chosen for how it performs, how it ages, and how it's made.
We source exclusively from LWG-certified Italian tanneries, each selected for their craft, their standards, and their values.
OUR LEATHERS
PLAIN LEATHER
Pyramid, Mini Bowler, Ikon Shoulder & Ikon Belt
Our plain leather comes from a tannery in Northern Italy that operates at the frontier of leather technology. Using their own patented processes, they treat 100% cow leather to make it water, UV, and scratch-resistant, without compromising the feel.
The same tannery works with LVMH and Kering, which means the standards applied to your KAAI bag are the same standards applied to some of the world's most recognised luxury houses.
CROCO, SNAKE, OSTRICH & EEL-EMBOSSED LEATHER
Horizon, Rebel, Loop & Ikon
For the embossed leathers we work together with a family-owned tannery in Tuscany that has spent generations mastering the art of print and embossing. Every pattern: Croco, Snake, Ostrich or Eel is pressed into 100% full grain calf leather, the finest base you can work with.
LWG silver rated, this tannery supplies some of the world's most recognised designer and runway collections. That proximity to the industry's cutting edge shapes how we develop our own bespoke prints and shades every season.
SUEDE LEATHER
Horizon, Rebel & Loop
Our suede leather is sourced from a world-leading suede tannery in Northern Italy. Suede is the most tactile leather we work with. It is incredibly soft to the touch, with a depth of colour that no smooth leather can replicate.
Pre-treated for water repellency, it's more resilient than it looks. It softens and evolves with wear, developing a character that's entirely shaped by how you live in it.
SOFT NAPPA LEATHER
Horizon, Rebel, Loop & Arch
Our nappa & soft touch leather is a soft grain cow leather sourced from one of Northern Italy's foremost tanneries, crafting premium leathers since 1956.
Being LWG certified, they uphold a commitment to sustainability and traceability.
Nappa leather gets a soft touch by its particular tanning process. This leather will evolve and age over time telling your personal story.
BRILLIANT-FINISH LEATHER
Ikon Clutch
From the same family-owned Tuscan tannery behind our embossed leathers. This leather is a full grain calf leather finished with an innovative film application, crinkled directly onto the hide to create its distinctive texture and high shine. The result is a surface that catches light like no other leather in our collection.
"It's more than just leather. The tanneries we work with are committed to sustainability, traceability, and social responsibility."- INE & HELGA, CO-FOUNDERS
Commitment to sustainability
Every KAAI bag is made from leather that comes from food industry by-products, cutting down waste.
We're commitment to sustainability and durability, creating cross seasonal designs from materials that stand the test of time.
All leathers are used efficiently, minimizing waste with each piece. Adding small accessories to our collection lets us use all the cut-offs, turning them into meaningful items.
Our leathers meet strict CE 19071 2006 REACH standards, ensuring they're safe for you and kind to the environment.
Bespoke color palette
By partnering with 3 trusted tanneries and maintaining close relationships, we ensure quality and colour consistency across the collection.
Unlike many other brands, we don't work with pre-defined colours but invest time in selecting and creating unique, timeless shades for each season. Therefore, we proudly present a color palette uniquely made for our brand.
CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER
To keep your bag looking its best, consult our care page with guidelines tailored to each type of finish.
