Sondera 1974 / Artisan Made Leather Accessories

Each piece is made by hand in my Atlanta studio and meant to be used, worn, and lived with. Over time, it takes on a signature patina only your story can tell…softening… deepening in color, maybe even carrying a small wine stain from bumping into someone unforgettable. 

I create to express my own soul and to share in a beautifully textured journey with the collectors and collaborators who carry this work long after it leaves my hands and lands in yours. Some pieces are ready to be yours; others are made to order. Nothing is rushed, and no two are the same.

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We have hit the deadline to get something made and shipped in time for the Christmas holidays.

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Leather Artisan Atlanta, Beth Dryden in here studio

leather as a medium.

At Sondera 1974, leather isn’t perfected; it’s preserved. Every scar, stretch mark, and rustic edge is left in place as an act of reverence.

This is slow work, where ethics meet artistry, and nothing is rushed or repeated.

Founder and artist Beth Dryden, based in Atlanta, creates for those who are drawn to meaningful materials and soulful design.

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"Excellent craftsmanship. This bag is what dreams are made of. Quick shipping and packaged with care. Happy to support a small business." – Stacey W.

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"AWESOME is an understatement for her work. 1974 items are handmade with blood, sweat, and love! Every piece is original." – April M.

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"Absolutely exquisite pieces that capture the essence of a time when high-quality items were created with care to last a lifetime. A time when all of the fun and excitement came from purchasing an item with that simple thought in mind. Will I love it forever? Speaking from experience, I promise, yes, you will love 1974 4ever!" – Chelsea W.

  • Guide for Giving

    Curated for those who value craftsmanship, texture, and meaning.

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  • In the Press

    Sondera 1974 is featured in several online publications such as Canvas Rebel and Voyage Atl.

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  • Sondera Radio

    Indie, soulful, holiday tunes playing all season long here in the leather studio. cheers, friends and happiest of holidays to you all.

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