It started with a Rucksack...

A considered, durable and functional bag that was made for students. That was in 2012. A decade later, Rowdy has grown into a handmade luxury leather goods manufacturer.

Our story

The Rowdy name is a nod to the energy we bring in our constant pursuit of embracing basic goodness and pushing the boundaries through our craftsmanship. In the truest meaning of the word, we’re unabashedly enthusiastic, infinitely energetic, possibly a bit loud and quite frankly, enjoying ourselves.

For over a decade, we have sold more than 100,000 bags to happy customers and were awarded the 'Best Rucksack Design' and 'Most Stylish Global Leather Bags Brand' at the 2020 and 2021 MEA African Excellence Awards.

Our mission

To elevate Cape Town as the premier global hub for innovative, sustainable bag design and artisanal craftsmanship, empowering communities through quality, handcrafted leather goods that embody individuality, longevity, and responsible consumption.

Artisan Craftsmanship

Each item takes up to six hours to handmake in our Cape Town workshop.

Beyond just a bag

By sourcing free-range leather, offering a Repair-For-Life promise on all products and providing staff with structured and stable working conditions, Rowdy works to ensure that its economic development is respectful of people and nature.

Considered classics

Rowdy combines inventiveness and know-how to create bags that are durable, unisex and designed to be as adaptable as you.

Our vision

To redefine the global standard for artisanal craftsmanship in leather goods, catalyzing a movement where Cape Town becomes the epicentre of innovation, inspiring a world that cherishes unique, sustainable designs and empowers local communities through ethical and skill-driven employment.

We are Rowdy. And we’re here to help you move through the world with ease and energy while helping the world, and our team of artisans, embrace basic goodness.