DESIGNER | EXPLORER | MAKER

As a fifth-generation artisan leather bag maker, I am continuing our Amsterdam family history out of a desire to connect the past with the future and to honor tradition while reinterpreting it.

Each design stems from a blend of artisanal traditions and craftsmanship interwoven with contemporary minimalist design.

The designs are rooted in classic archetypes, with influences from military and workwear, and are elevated to a modern and elegant level through subtle reinterpretations. They are made for people who appreciate the past and embrace the future, confidently taking their place in the world.

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

Vegetable tanned leather, with its durability and flexibility,

is the perfect sustainable choice for my creations.

I am continually amazed by its possibilities and how it

allows me to bring my design visions to life.

Respect for craftsmanship and conscious consumption

guide every design choice I make.

My goal is for each bag to become a cherished part of your life, one that can be passed down through generations.

MY JOURNEY

In 2004, my adventure in leather goods began with the founding of leather bag label ‘Ignoor’. A fusion of Dutch ‘Ik (ben) Noor’/I am Noor and English ‘Ignore’. Ignoor stood for body-shaped bags where style and comfort were the pillars. The carrying comfort was incorporated in such a way that it could only be noticed by the user.

In 2022, I switched to work under my family name Wentholt, to better express and honour my family's rich legacy of leather craftsmanship.