low volume

slow tempo artisanal design

RUSKIN reflects a philosophy rooted in restraint, material honesty, and modern elegance. All our bags are designed in our Oxford studio and handcrafted in limited numbers by two brothers and a small team of artisans in Rome, Italy.

a seasonless, timeless collection of artisan bags synonymous with quiet artisanal design and production.

Welcome to ruskin

Responsibly sourced

Artisanally crafted

We believe that craftsmanship is the quality that comes from working creatively and intelligently with patience and attention-to-detail. We have chosen to work exclusively with expert British and Italian artisans who have refined their skills over generations. The result is a quality that defines RUSKIN.

Discover more about our artisans HERE

ROAMING WITH RUSKIN

ON COMMON GROUND PART II

ON COMMON GROUND PART II

In this second installment of On Common Ground, Chloe Frost Smith, Cecilia Volpi, and I continue our journey, retracing our route back over Kirksto...

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ON COMMON GROUND PART I

ON COMMON GROUND PART I

I love meeting new people — though experience has taught me it is always a bit of a gamble. When that first encounter involves a shared road trip t...

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A SECRET CITY SANCTUARY

A SECRET CITY SANCTUARY

After an afternoon spent roaming through west London with journalist Jo Elvin we settled in to a rare pocket of calm in the capital at Knightsbridg...

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FROM NATURE, BY DESIGN

We take great care to provide you with the highest quality, responsibly-sourced products to help protect our planet. By making the most of the English countryside's finest natural materials, we are able to preserve and promote exceptional British craftsmanship.

Read about our approach towards sustainability HERE