Bags with a soul.
Bold colour, unusual materials, handmade in Cambodia. Nothing you carry will look like anything else on the street.
Most bags start as fabric. Ours start as waste.
Find the bag that fits your day
Three collections, whether you're shopping for yourself or someone who deserves something special.
NET Collection
Lightweight, flexible, made to move with you.
Made from repurposed industrial net. Perfect for travel, errands, markets and hands-free days.
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IKI Collection
Structured, colourful, designed to stand out.
Made from recycled plastic. Ideal for work, weekends, gifting and polished everyday carry.
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Gifts
Something a little different, for someone who deserves it.
Curated pieces at every price point. Thoughtful, distinctive, and nothing off the rack.
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Guaranteed Fair Trade
PETA-Approved Vegan
Ships free across Australia
and to NZ on orders over $150
4.8 from 29 reviews
Trusted since 2006
Carry Something Nobody Else Has
Bold colour, quirky details and materials you won't find anywhere else. Every Smateria piece is designed in Italy to be noticed, then made by hand, so no two turn out exactly alike.
In the Workshop
The hands behind every stitch.
This is what handmade actually looks like: one of our artisans, hand-guiding every seam through the machine, in Smateria's own workshop in Cambodia. No production line, no shortcuts. Just someone who knows exactly what they're doing.
And they're looked after while they do it:
- Fair wages for every piece they make
- A 13th-month salary
- On-site childcare at the workshop
It shows in the finish on a seam, the weight of the hardware, and a bag that still looks right years from now.
Meet the workshop →★★★★★
I bought my first Sothy years ago at a little shop in Ubud, Bali. It is well used - I'm a teacher - and the fabric and zips are still perfect.
Susan, on her Sothy laptop sleeve
Shop the Sothy →Your contact in Australia & NZ
Hi, I'm Jude.
I'm Smateria's official and exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand. Every bag here comes from the same Smateria workshop in Cambodia you may have visited, and I keep the stock here so it reaches you fast.
Got a question about a bag, an order or the people who made it? Email me. It comes straight to me.
Say hellohello@smateria.com.au
Meet Our Founders
Jennifer and Elisa, on the team they call family.
Smateria's co-founders on their passion for the artisans they work with in Cambodia, and why looking after them, and their families, has always been part of building this business.
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