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I’m a sucker for anything leather, which I guess explains why I love leather travelers notebooks so much (Can I say “obsessed”?). But if there’s one leather item I really want to buy for myself, it’s a new leather bag.

Well, it looks like I found myself a leather shop I can get bags from and it’s called De Rajje. De Rajje is actually an artisan leather goods shop located at Unit 2169C Narra Street, United Hills Village (UPS1), Barangay San Martin de Porres, Parañaque City. I got invited to visit their quaint store last weekend and the owners generously shared the story behind their business and showcased their product lines as well.

I learned that the name De Rajje was actually derived from the initials of the owners. They are all friends who decided to put up this business together. Last year, one of them apparently learned how to make a leather bag, all by hand. The others really liked it and so more bags were made until they finally decided it was something they could actually sell. Thus, De Rajje was born. They’ve been actively joining bazaars since last year, working from a garage, but finally put up their own store in March of this year.

I saw some of their leather bags and I loved them! They’re very well-made. You can tell they use quality cowhide leather, which they source from a supplier who gets them abroad, though they source some leather locally as well.

One thing really amazing though is the quality of the stitching. All De Rajje products are handstitched and handmade. The only time they use a machine is when they need to do some stamping on the leather for personalization. We actually saw the staff there while they were stitching some products. One of the bloggers in our group even got to try it out for herself. I think it was really cool! I’ve only had experience cutting leather before. Stitching it is something I wish to learn to someday. Luckily, De Rajje is planning to host leather-related workshops soon. So, let’s all stay tuned for that!

Aside from leather bags though, De Rajje also makes a lot of other leather goods, such as card cases, keychains, wallets, passport covers, bag tags, cup holders, cable ties, wallets, coin purses, and more.

They have a variety of designs to choose from although the owners shared that a lot of their customers go to their shop with customized designs in mind. They like that they can come up with something that is totally unique and not something mass produced. It doesn’t matter if it’s for a bag or whatever type of product (there was one who even asked to have a customized leather car seat organizer), De Rajje will do it as long as they are capable to do so. They have various types of leather to choose from. You can even customize the color of the thread to be used. Here are the available thread colors sewn on their most common leather samples.

A lot of their customers have leather products customized in bulk to give away as personal gifts or corporate giveaways. For a personal touch, you can have your orders stamped with your name or logo. Here’s a sample of that. De Rajje gave me my own set of key chain and card case stamped with my nickname on it.

They started making their own packaging too. They have boxes of various sizes, which you can also have personalized with your name or logo.

Now let me show you the bag I’m lusting after. This (shown below with a card case)!

I love the shape of this bag and the fact that it’s so roomy. I’m definitely one of those moms who tend to bring a lot of stuff for my kids and myself in my bag so this one will be perfect for that. I also love that it has two different handles. I can use it as a handbag and as a sling bag. But, the thing I love most is the leather. It’s so soft and smooth and smells oh so divine! Hoping I can save enough in the coming months so that I can buy myself this awesome De Rajje creation.

To learn more about De Rajje, follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You can also visit them at their shop. They’re very welcoming there.


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39 Comments

  1. Wow! Love them. They have this classic look to them.

    1. Hi May, thank you for your comment – De Rajje

  2. Ang gaganda ng designs! I am not really into bags, but I love leather bags. It looks so classy and fashionable. I love the packaging, and the customized leather products really caught my attention.

    1. Hi Angel, thank you for your comment. Please do visit our social media accounts – De Rajje

  3. I liked bags but I don’t have leather bag pa. But I’m planning to have a leather bag din in the future pag may budget na rin. Checking your photos, I remember last Christmas, I also gave personalized leather key chain to my husband’s colleagues. Agree, Okay siya pang gift or giveaway.

    1. Hi Michi, thank you for your comment. Please do visit our social media accounts in facebook (derajje.ph) and instagram (derajje.ph) for updates. – De Rajje

  4. I don’t know much about leathers. In fact, wala ako masyadong leather na gamit yata sa bahay. But I agree, leathers are classic at parang di sya nalalaos. These leather goods are pretty, I love the bags, most especially!

    1. Hi Nilyn, thank you for your comment. Please do check out our social media account both facebook (derajje,ph) and instagram (derajje.ph) – De rajje

  5. I love leather belts and wallets…. If its leather belt kasi, I’m sure it would last long, same with wallets.

    1. Thank you for your comment. Yes, we do make belts and wallets. For the belts, our client provides us with their old buckles so it can be used again. Please send us a message via our social media accounts – De Rajje

  6. It’s always good to know about Pinoy entrepreneurs making quality products. They have really nice bags. I hope they get to export their products, too.

    1. Thank you, Please visit our page (facebook,com/derajje.ph) and IG: derajje.ph. Exporting our products is one of our long term plans as well. – De Rajje

  7. Nice and classic designs, good quality leather. Products like these are timeless. They don’t go out of style.

    1. Hi, thank you for your comment. Please do visit our social media accounts both facebook (derajje.ph) and instagram (derajje.ph) for updates – De Rajje

  8. So nice. I love the yellow bag, mukhang kasya lahat abubot ko. I used to buy leather bags but sometimes they are hard to maintain. Any tips? Thank you 🙂
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    1. Thank you. Just don’t keep in inside your closet coz it will have molds. It should be expose but not directly to sunlight 🙂 – De Rajje

  9. Your bag is pretty. I can’t believe they are hand stitched. I also like they customized. Their designs are great as well.

    1. Hi Mayen, thank you for your comment. Please do visit our social media accounts both facebook (derajje,ph) and instagram (derajje.ph) for updates. Yes po, all our products are hand stitched. – De Rajje

  10. The card case is perfect this coming holiday season. I always look for new gift ideas and I’m pretty sure my friends will absolutely love it.
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    1. Hi, thank you for your comment. Please do visit our social media accounts both facebook (derajje,ph) and instagram (derajje.ph) for updates. You may also send us a message for your gift ideas this coming holiday season – De Rajje

  11. I gravitate towards leather products, too. Ha ha! I love getting those cable organizers, coin purses and passport holders usually as giveaways. Do they join expos?
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    1. Thank you for your comment. Yes we do join expos. We are joining an expo this coming December. You may also PM us via our facebook or IG account – De Rajje

  12. That is truly one good looking bag! I like big bags too! And I am so one of those moms who carry alot of their stuff and the kids’ stuff in their bags too! ?

    I’ll definitely check them out on IG, the personalized touch is what really enticed me, I like to have my name on everything I own, it’s less likely to get stolen kasi.?

    1. Hi Ane, thank you for your comment. Yes, please do visit our social media accounts and you may send us a message directly. – De Rajje

  13. Wow! Those are lovely! I think this would be great as gifts. Do they offer personalization too?

    1. Hi, thank you for your comment. Yes, we do personalized if our client would like to have a name on the item they bought from us. Please do visit our social media accounts both facebook (derajje.ph) and instagram (derajje.ph) for updates. – De Rajje

  14. the leather bag is a perfect gift for my sis in-law who’s birthday is coming coz she loves leather bags and the designs i saw here are match with the personality she has

    1. Hi Dory, thank you for your comment. Please do visit our social media accounts both facebook (derajje.ph) and instagram (derajje.ph) for updates. Please also do send us a message for your gift idea to your loved ones. De Rajje

  15. I like your choice of leather bag. Where do they source their leather? How to order from them?

    1. Hi Blair, thank you for your comment. Please do visit our social media accounts both facebook (derajje.ph) and instagram (derajje.ph) for updates. You may send us a message in our social media accounts if you would like to inquire about our products and order – De Rajje

  16. I like the first bag you posted. And I like the idea that they now have they’re own unique packaging. It really boosts the value of their products. Mabuhay ang gawang Pilipino! 😀

    1. Hi Sigrid, thank you for your comment. – De Rajje

  17. Hello Janice, I love to carry hand bags. These all look so beautiful. I like leather bags. It is looking so classy and fashionable. It is appreciable post. Thanks for this lovely post.

    1. Hi Mam Shirley, thank you for your beautiful comment. Please like our social media accounts (facebook: derajje.ph and instagram: derajje.ph) – De Rajje

  18. Lucky to see your post, a friend is looking for custom-made wallet for corporate giveaways because Ber months are coming. She might as well consider the leather bags too.

    1. Hi Mam Karen, thank you for your comment. Please like our social media accounts (facebook: derajje.ph and instagram: derajje.ph) and drop us a message – De Rajje

  19. Love leather bags as well. A good investment indeed and has that classic look which will never go out of style. Will be checking their ig after this. Thanks for the share.

    1. Hi Mam, thank you for your comment. Please do visit our social media accounts. Please feel free to contact us. – Ria (De Rajje)

  20. Leather are very useful for lifelong product. Leather product are very expensive product. You share the right information here. I am glad to find it. Nice blog.

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