Addis Ababaአዲስ አበባ
Made in our CMC workshop
Design, cutting, stitching, and finishing happen in-house at Gigi Leather in Addis Ababa. Come see how a piece is made.
The making
How a piece is made
Each stage is a still from the workshop — cut, form, finish.
Design
Each style begins on the bench in Addis — proportion, hardware, and how the piece will live with you.
Pattern & cut
Hides are selected and cut with care so the grain works with the form, not against it.
Construct
Panels are stitched, edges prepared, and structure built — the slow work that gives a bag its life.
Finish
Hardware, lining, and surface finish bring the piece to readiness for the floor.
Check
Every piece is reviewed before it leaves the workshop for our stores or a partner order.
Full-grain leather
Ethiopian leather, worked in our Addis Ababa workshop.
Full-grain Ethiopian leather — selected and worked in our CMC workshop so each piece ages with character, not wear.
Visit
Tour the workshop
Visit the Gigi Leather workshop at CMC. See how our products are designed, created, and manufactured in-house.
Tours are arranged by appointment — message us on WhatsApp or email to request a visit.
