Our Story
Photo: Natalka Hansen and Mary Sini, founders of Naledi Copenhagen
We created Naledi Copenhagen for women who notice the quiet details. The curve of a seam. The right shade of sand. The way a bag becomes part of your day, without demanding attention.
Naledi was founded in 2010 between Copenhagen and London by Natalka Hansen and Mary Sini — friends who met in Cape Town, and who believe that true luxury lies in care, not status. Our name means “a star” in Sesotho. It reminds us to look for beauty in unexpected places.
We offer two distinct yet connected collections:
- A leather line of thoughtfully designed bags — made to accompany everyday life with quiet elegance.
- And a limited ostrich collection, crafted from rare skins sourced directly from Klein Karoo, designed for the woman who seeks something more refined, more lasting — something not everyone has.
Each piece is made in small batches by hand — some by ateliers that usually craft yacht interiors, others by long-term partners we’ve worked with for over a decade. All our trusted suppliers are exceptionally skilled and most have been working with us for more than five years. All our leathers are LWG-certified and often purchased from overstocks and dead stocks. Our ostrich comes from Klein Karoo in South Africa, the world’s most respected tannery, with whom we partnered since 2010.
The Essence of Naledi
Naledi is about elevated essentials, designed with care and intention, for women who choose with discernment. It is a brand defined by understated beauty, craftsmanship, and emotional connection — rather than logo, status, or trend.
In other words, Naledi is quiet, meaningful luxury for women who notice.
