At Sapahn, we design handbags that you can carry forward into every moment of your life. From the big celebrations to the magical ordinary moments, our unique, small batch, buttery soft leather bags tell a story of the extraordinary beauty found in the journey. Our bags are designed at our headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska, and meticulously crafted in Thailand by female artisans earning a fair wage. Inspired by the juxtaposition of classic and bold, form and function, and simplicity and strength, Sapahn bags are made for the woman who shops for timeless style, ethical production, and the desire to impact the world around her.
Founder Story A self-taught designer created out of a beautiful journey of discovery, connection, and understanding, founder and designer Brooke Mullen lived in Thailand for 10 years and launched Sapahn in 2010 while pursuing her master’s degree in Human Rights, traveling to places many don’t gain access to. A fiercely authentic entrepreneur, Brooke is disrupting what today's designers stand for—along with her enduring and conscious designs, Brooke is steadfast in showing the fashion industry that a focus on human rights is the pathway toward alleviating many vulnerabilities of exploitation. Businesses, even fashion brands, can be a force for creating a world where the human rights of ALL are upheld and respected.
Brooke started designing as a way to mobilize highly skilled female artisans to reach new audiences and opportunities. Each piece is designed to balance the purity, integrity, skill and artisanship of our female artisans with sophisticated and smart designs. Our handbags are for the confident woman who wants more than her own personal style to shine—she wants a piece that is doing beautiful things for the hands that made it.
