Sondera 1974 | Handmade Leather as Functional Art | Atlanta Studio

Every piece at Sondera 1974 begins in my hands, but it’s finished in yours…carrying the story, memory, and ritual only you can give it. Made slowly, with heirloom-worthy leather, each bag, wallet, and small accessory is lived-in, textured, and one-of-a-kind.

This is a gallery where you’re both collector and collaborator. Some pieces are ready to be yours; others are made to your choosing. Nothing is rushed, and no two are the same.

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Shop The River Series

Broad River Leather Wristlet

Broad River Leather Wristlet

Broad River Leather Wristlet

$240.00
$240.00
Sondera 1974 Moon River Leather Crossbody lying on a wooden backdrop with denim in view

The River Series

A study of edges, flow, and connection. This inaugural leather goods series draws... 

The River Series

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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.

Shop The MenFolk Series

Finnegan Leather Wallet

Finnegan Leather Wallet

Finnegan Leather Wallet

$160.00
$160.00
Sondera 1974 Finnegan Leather Bifold Wallet in dark brown displayed in a wooden cabinet.

The MenFolk Series

For the rugged, the rooted, and the quietly bold. This Series is... 

The MenFolk Series

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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.

The OOAK Series ~ Ready to Ship

Brown leather fringe bag held by a person wearing a green shirt and blue jeans.
Limited Release No.1 | Only 2 Left ~ Lucas Leather Wallet

Limited Release No.1 | Only 2 Left ~ Lucas Leather Wallet

Limited Release No.1 | Only 2 Left ~ Lucas Leather Wallet

$80.00
$80.00
Stack of one of a kind leather Lucas Slim Wallets lying on a wooden table.

Ready to Ship

Small batch, one of a kind leather goods made by artisan Beth... 

Ready to Ship

Not sure where to begin?

Start with a small piece like these Dakota Rings (Bands or Braided), or explore what's currently in the ready-to-ship gallery. Need more help... reach out via the chat button.

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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.

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 each piece as a study in time, texture, and ritual...made for those drawn to meaningful materials and soulful design.

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  • Origin Story

    Sondera comes from ‘sonder,’ which is the quiet kind of awe that hits you when you realize everyone around you is living a life...

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  • S.74 Journal

    A look at the past, present and future here at Sondera 1974. Stories that linger. Educate. Explore.

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  • Sondera Radio

    a soft unraveling in minor keys... where the light fades and the music lingers.

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