Skóra Marfa is a leather studio founded by Bogusia Golecka in the high desert of West Texas. Rooted in Polish heritage and sculptural design, the studio creates timeless leather goods that honor simplicity, material, and craft.
“Skóra” means leather in Polish—material with memory, strength, and soul.
Each piece is made in small batches using American vegetable-tanned leather, the same kind once used for saddles and harnesses. The result: functional forms that age beautifully and feel more like sculpture than fashion.
📍 Made in Marfa, Texas for those who carry less, but carry it forever.
Our Leather
At Skóra Marfa, we use only American vegetable-tanned leather—a premium, eco-conscious material that is free from harmful chemicals and designed to age beautifully over time. Unlike mass-produced, chemically treated leather, vegetable tanning is a traditional, artisanal process that results in a rich patina, incredible durability, and a unique finish that gets better with use.
Why Vegetable-Tanned Leather?
✔ Naturally Tanned – Uses plant-based tannins instead of harsh chemicals
✔ Ages Beautifully – Develops a rich patina unique to each owner
✔ Durable & Timeless – Made to last for years, not wear out
✔ Sustainable & Ethical – Sourced from American tanneries with responsible practices
A Material That Tells a Story
Because vegetable-tanned leather is tanned using natural extracts from bark, leaves, and fruit, each piece has a one-of-a-kind character. Over time, it softens and darkens, taking on the marks of your journey—creating a bag that is uniquely yours.
📍 Crafted with care. Designed for a lifetime.
Our Store and Studio
Located in the heart of Marfa, Texas, Skóra Marfa is more than just a store—it’s a working design studio where small-batch leather bags are thoughtfully crafted using American vegetable-tanned leather. Each piece is designed, sewn, and finished in-house, blending minimalist aesthetics with timeless craftsmanship.
Visitors to our Marfa studio can experience our handcrafted leather goods in person, explore the design process, and shop our full collection of slow fashion accessories made to last.
Not in Marfa? A selected offering of Skóra Marfa’s artisan leather bags is available online, with shipping across the USA for those who appreciate ethical craftsmanship and heirloom-quality leather accessories.
📍 Visit us in Marfa, Texas, or shop our limited online selection anywhere in the USA.
