
Sondera 1974: Handmade Leather Goods With Soul
Every piece here at Sondera 1974 begins in my two hands… but it’s finished in yours, carrying the story only you can give it. Each work is made to hold the objects, rituals, and memories that matter most in your life. Think of this as a gallery where you’re both a collector and a collaborator. Some pieces are one-of-a-kind. Others are created to your choosing. Nothing here is rushed… and no two will ever be the same.

Almost Gone ~
Most of my work is made in small batches, with the hope that each piece finds its person. Which usually means nothing extra, nothing left behind. But last winter I made a handful of Lucas wallets in special color stories…Mountain Range (brown + moss green) and Campfire (orange + gray with a flash of yellow stitch).
I’m reintroducing them this weekend as a little late summer grab, pared down to $80 (from $120).
Just 2 of 8 are left.
Once they’re gone, they are gone.
Shop The River Series

Moon River Leather Crossbody Bag

The River Series
A study of edges, flow, and connection. This inaugural leather goods series draws...
Shop The MenFolk Series

Dakota Leather Ring

The MenFolk Series
For the rugged, the rooted, and the quietly bold. This Series is...
The OOAK Series ~ Ready to Ship

Limited Release No.1 | Lucas Leather Wallet

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

Curated Pairings
More than objects, these collections are companions. Each piece is chosen to complement the other, creating a balance of texture, story, and purpose. Designed for daily ritual, and offered in limited releases.

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
Read moreSondera 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
Read moreA look at the past, present and future here at Sondera 1974. Stories that linger. Educate. Explore.
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Sondera Radio
Play on SpotifyA soundtrack for golden hours, fading heat, and slower living. Enjoy by the fire, glass in hand, as summer slips into fall.
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a trail-marked letter…
slow. quiet. intentional. it bears a cadence that mimics the artisan ways of life at Sondera… and it’s always worth opening. You’ll receive different kinds of notes from me...stories, process, rituals, rare finds. They’re not on a schedule, just stitched into the rhythm of the month.
Not everyone’s meant to be here… but if you feel it, Letter No. 1 arrives when you do.
