the story

LĀTEI is created by Marieke Jacobs.

Leather bags designed with an architectural perspective.
Handmade in the Netherlands, with a high level of finish and an eye for detail. 

"Architecture has always been woven through my life. From growing up on a construction site to studying architecture, building has always fascinated me. Now I ‘build’ bags with a long-term vision, just like good architecture."

Latei is the Dutch word for lintel: a type of beam that spans openings such as doors and windows. A construction element that is always there but not always visible.

"LĀTEI is a nod to my past in architecture and a clear metaphor for my design aesthetic and my personality. Being in the spotlight is not my nature, but sometimes I like to show a little more of myself."

x Marieke

follow me on instagram for more details: @atelier_latei