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To revive the iconographic bag design of the 19th and 20th centuries, we combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

We are constantly looking for new ideas, products and materials that can help us expand our collection in a meaningful way. We have a collection of around 10,000 pictures and drawings of historical luggage, from the 17th century to modern times.

Are DRAKENSBERG bags replicas of genuine antiques?

We are actually very much based on the original designs of the 18th and 19th centuries, but our bags are not 1:1 copies of museum pieces. Rather, they are detailed developments. Often the main difference in the design is the size of the bags. In the past, people were simply smaller and carried fewer personal items with them when they traveled. Travel bags used to be smaller and more compact. Our aim is to be as original as possible, but with maximum utility.

How does the design process work?

It always starts with an impulse or inspiration. We usually get this inspiration while travelling, in museums or in books. But we also regularly receive suggestions or requests from satisfied customers.

From this initial inspiration, we create rough sketches. These sketches are then refined until we are happy with the basic shape and proportions. The detailed sketch is then digitized and finalized by our factory.

Our experienced bag makers use technical drawings to create patterns that are then used to produce a real initial sample.