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Eittem (pronounced item) was established in 2024 in Chelsea, New York City. Founded by Creative Director Erin Saluti, the studio implements meticulous craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology to produce timeless, sculptural pieces that function as handbags. Eittem encompasses a singular vision, patient intention, and rigorous standards of excellence to create fine objects made to hold and be held. The production studio’s independence allows for experimentation and creativity in materials and processes.

Eittem Studio

The Eittem production studio and suite are located in Chelsea, New York City where the bags are created and displayed. Eittem welcomes guests to visit the spaces, revealing the bags’ uniquely tactile nature and exceptional craft.

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Materials & Processes

Eittem is rooted in the desire to elevate high quality materials through refined design. Sourced almost entirely within the U.S., each material has been intentionally sought to create something wholly unique. Eittem evolved its own methodology of creation over its five years in research and development. Now, a small team of in-house artist-makers brings Eittem’s patented designs to life. Combining technology and handcraft, the Eittem process takes two weeks to complete from solid walnut to finished bag.

Documented in motion, experience the Eittem process in the Journal.

Salvaged walnut wood is carved to precision using state-of-the-art machinery in the Eittem production studio. 
Fine Alpine calf leather is hand-sculpted to fit the contours of the bag interior.
Designed in-studio, inlaid stainless-steel hardware is custom fit to each bag shape and hand-polished to jewelry quality.
Beginning as hand-drawn sketches, archetypal shapes are reduced to their purest forms.
A range of tools includes vintage, hand-operated machinery, lending traditional methods to the bag’s construction.
Artist-makers carefully hone the bags at every step in the Eittem process.

Signature Packaging

Eittem blue is a reserved and elusive hue, a distillation of the natural world. Graphic icons refresh the craft guild and precious metal hallmark systems, denoting site, shape, material, and color. Learn more in the Journal.

These elements come together in Eittem’s thoughtfully sourced, signature packaging. Eittem boxes and shoppers are constructed in the U.S. with environmentally certified papers, recyclable lamination, and up to 100% post-consumer waste board. Eittem stationary is printed on FSC-certified paper, and tissue paper is made from 100% recycled materials. Personalized gifting options are available on Eittem stationary.