Sondera 1974 / Artisan made leather goods

This season, I’m choosing intention over frenzy. No discounts, no pressure... just slow-made leatherwork offered when it’s ready. Quiet Horizon, a small study in washed hides, minimal forms and restraint releases Tuesday, Dec. 5th. Only 5 pieces were made.

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Every piece at Sondera 1974's Atlanta studio begins in my hands, but it’s finished in yours…carrying the story, memory, and ritual only you can give it. This is a gallery for collectors and collaborators. Some pieces are ready to be yours; others are made to order. Nothing is rushed, and no two are the same.

Happy Holidays!

  • Gift Ideas / $150 & Under

    Curated for those who value craftsmanship, texture, and meaning… just without crossing the $150 line.

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  • About the Artisan, Beth Dryden

    I’ve always believed that making accessories was woven into my DNA, but...

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  • Sondera Radio

    indie, soulful, holiday tunes playing all season long here in the leather studio. cheers, friends and happiest of holidays to you all.

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Shop The River Series

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... 

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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

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... 

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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.
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... 

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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