Strathberry
Established · $400–$700 · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Structured leather handbags handcrafted in Spain, defined by the signature metal bar closure that started in Edinburgh.
Think: Structured luxury bags, metal bar signature.
The buy: the midi tote
What to buy
the midi tote
Categories
Occasions
Why Strathberry is worth it
Strathberry makes structured leather bags by hand in Spain, each crossed by a slim metal bar that makes them recognizable from across a room.
The bags are designed in Edinburgh and made by leather artisans in Ubrique, Spain, a town that has long worked for the big luxury houses, using calf leather bought from EU tanneries that are audited or certified for responsible sourcing. Shapes stay clean and architectural, from compact top-handles to roomy totes, and a single bag can take up to 80 pattern pieces and more than 2,000 stitches.
No Strathberry picks right now
Nothing from Strathberry is on the site at the moment. We watch their sales — when one lands it shows up in Drops.
About Strathberry
Guy and Leeanne Hundleby founded Strathberry in Edinburgh in 2013, after years of traveling in Spain left them in awe of its leather craft. The name joins strath, a Scots word for a wide river valley, with the berries once used to dye Scottish cloth.
From the start the bags were designed in Scotland and made by hand in Spain, and the brand built its look around a metal bar borrowed from a vintage sheet-music folio the founders came across.
- Founded
- 2013
- Founded by
- Guy Hundleby and Leeanne Hundleby
- Based in
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Made in
- Bags handmade in Ubrique, Spain
- Made of
- Calf leather and suede, plus silk and cashmere
- Shipping
- Ships to the US from the UK, free by standard shipping in 3 to 6 business days (2-day $20, next day $30), with duties and taxes included in the price at checkout; regional sites cover Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada and the Middle East.
- Where to buy
- Strathberry's own site
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Demand
The Midi Tote sold out within minutes after Meghan Markle carried it in 2017, and a smaller crossbody she wore drew a waitlist of more than 1,000 names.
- Quality
Owners describe the leather as supple without being floppy and say bags hold their shape for years; a leather-testing account that takes bags apart to check them rated it well.
- Care
Keep bags away from water, oils, perfume and make-up, and watch for color transfer onto light clothes, especially in humid weather. Registering a bag activates a 12-month warranty with free repairs for manufacturing faults.
- Shipping
US orders ship free from the UK in 3 to 6 business days, with duties and taxes already in the price; 2-day delivery is $20 and next-day $30. Each product page lists the bag's weight and measurements.
- Returns
Returns are free within 30 days for unused bags in their original box and dust bag. Sale pieces can carry a $5 restocking fee, and personalized items can't come back.
What Strathberry is made of
- Natural
- 100%
- Plant-based
- 0%
- Synthetic
- 0%
Works most in: leather
From the material listed on 135 pieces · 85% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Strathberry, answered
- What is Strathberry?
- Strathberry is a Scottish label making structured leather handbags, handcrafted in Spain and finished with its signature metal bar, plus silk scarves, cashmere and jewelry.
- Is Strathberry a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for proper leather craft: bags made by hand in Ubrique, Spain, from leather bought through audited EU tanneries, in clean structured shapes, with a 12-month repair warranty.
- Who founded Strathberry?
- Husband and wife Guy and Leeanne Hundleby founded it in 2013.
- Where is Strathberry from?
- Edinburgh, Scotland. Its bags are made by hand in Ubrique, Spain.
- What are Strathberry bags made of?
- Mostly calf leather and suede from EU tanneries audited or certified by the Leather Working Group. It also makes silk scarves and cashmere.
- Does Strathberry ship to the US?
- Yes, free by standard shipping from the UK in 3 to 6 business days, with duties included in the price. Returns are free within 30 days.
- Where can I buy Strathberry?
- On the brand's own site.
- What is Strathberry made of?
- Across the 135 pieces we could read in October 2026, the material is about 100% natural and 0% synthetic. The most common materials are leather.
- Which brands are like Strathberry?
- If you like Strathberry, look at Yuzefi, Mlouye, Savette and Manu Atelier.