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Eco-informed design
At Óskabein, our unwavering commitment to sustainability is at the very core of everything we do and create. We prioritize the thoughtful use of cast-aluminum hardware instead of plastic whenever possible, ensuring enhanced durability and significantly reducing waste in the process.
Our carefully curated selection of vegetable-tanned leather is sourced from ecologically sound methods that reflect our dedication to responsible and ethical practices. Furthermore, the durable exterior fabric of all our bags is woven in Connecticut, USA and constructed with recycled North East ocean plastic, actively contributing to the essential cleanup of our nation’s waterways.
A vertical operation
Every prototype we’ve created and tested was made by hand in our Brooklyn studio. This commitment to in-house sampling and domestic manufacturing empowers us to experiment with innovative techniques, advanced technologies, and unique materials.
The artisans we’ve partnered with possess exceptional technical skills and a dedication to their craft, ensuring that each item reflects the highest standards of quality and creativity.
Hand-drawn & crafted
Every detail of the Motopack begins with our dedicated, highly skilled team, where the design language and aesthetic direction are first defined. Through a full year of creative prototyping and rigorous real-world testing, that vision was refined and engineered into the Motopack V1.0, making it a product shaped by intention, iteration, and performance.
modern tools meet Heritage materials
All leather working for the Motopack is done entirely by hand using vintage metal tools and a rawhide mallet. Each cut, edge, and burnish is performed with the tactile control those tools provide, giving the pack a character that machine processes can’t reproduce. Every shape is punched with a rawhide mallet and vintage metal tools.
Every stitch is sewn with either TEX 72 or TEX 90 bonded polyester thread, selected for its unrivaled durability and resistance to abrasion, UV, and moisture. Many production steps must be completed start-to-finish by a single artisan, so building each pack is a slow, deliberate process that prioritizes longevity and craftsmanship over speed.