The Zaquia Official lineup — handmade leather bags in vivid colour

Zaquia Official — Maison MMXXIV

Craftsmanship
with purpose.

Handcrafted designer leather bags, designed in Toronto, made by hand in Senegal.

Zaquia Official is a contemporary African luxury house designing handcrafted designer leather bags and luxury handmade leather handbags, made by hand by Senegalese artisans.

The House

Zaquia Official is a contemporary African luxury house making handcrafted designer leather bags. We do not chase trends. We make few pieces, slowly, with Senegalese artisans whose hands carry generations of knowledge.

The ZM Signature
I

ShoulderLimited release

The ZM Signature

The boldest expression of the house silhouette — saturated magenta calfskin, polished hardware, a piece that walks into a room before you do.

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The Raffia Tote
II

CarryLimited release

The Raffia Tote

Hand-woven Senegalese raffia paired with bordeaux calfskin trim. Cut for the everyday — market, studio, terrace.

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The Collection

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Craft

A pile of hand-selected leather hides in the Zaquia workshop

From hide to silhouette.

The making is the brand. Step into the Senegal workshop where each piece is cut, stitched and finished by hand.

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The Founder

Zaquia Kadra, founder of Zaquia Official

A note from Zaquia Kadra.

On Senegal, on Toronto, and on building a brand where craftsmanship and culture matter as much as the object itself.

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