From
Dharavi
to the World.
Dharavi, Mumbai
What if the world’s most iconic leather district could produce the world’s most ethical accessories?
That question sparked everything. A young team, a manufacturing unit inside Dharavi, and a belief that sustainability and scale can co-exist. This is the story of Eskape — and it starts on the streets of Dharavi.
The Beginning
Asia's Biggest
Slum. Our
Home.
Slum. Our
Home.
Dharavi is more than a place. It is a neighbourhood built on skill, speed, resourcefulness, and craft. It is also where Eskape was born.
Surrounded by master craftsmen who spent decades shaping beautiful products, our founders saw extraordinary skill hiding in plain sight — and wanted to build a brand that gave that skill the value it deserved.
The Idea
Leather Without
the Cruelty.
the Cruelty.
Dharavi’s legacy is built on leather, but we saw a new possibility: keep the craft, change the material, and make accessories that feel premium without using animal products.
That became Eskape — premium vegan leather goods, made in Dharavi by local craftspeople, sold directly to customers without unnecessary middlemen.
We didn’t come from a business school. We came from the streets we wanted to change. That is still our edge.
The Spark
A simple idea begins: sustainable accessories made with local skill.
First Samples
The first vegan travel accessories are made by hand with local artisans.
Corporate Range
Custom gifting and bulk orders become a strong part of the brand.
Growing Reach
More products, more customers, and stronger manufacturing systems.
The Factory
Our Own Unit.
In Dharavi.
In Dharavi.
Every Eskape product is made inside our own manufacturing unit in Dharavi — by skilled craftspeople who understand the material, finish, and quality we stand for.
Factory to customer means stronger quality control, better pricing, faster customisation, and a deeper impact on the community around us.
In-House Manufacturing
Full quality control from raw material to finished product.
Vegan Material Only
Cruelty-free materials used across the collection.
Custom Branding In-House
Embossing, printing, and corporate customisation managed directly.
Direct to Customer
Better pricing, better control, and faster delivery.
The Impact
More Than a
Product.
Product.
Every product made is a livelihood supported. By manufacturing in Dharavi and hiring locally, every purchase helps support skill, income, and dignity for families connected to this craft.
50+
Jobs Supported
Direct and indirect work for skilled makers and support teams.
Skills
Training & Upskilling
Training in material handling, finishing, embossing, and quality control.
0
Animal Products
Vegan and cruelty-free materials across the range.
The Future
Built to
Last.
We are not just making bags. We are building a brand that proves where you come from does not limit where you can go.
As a D2C brand, we cut out unnecessary middlemen. Customers get better prices, artisans get better value, and every product carries the integrity of being made with care.
With a growing product range, corporate gifting arm, and roots in Dharavi, we are just getting started.
D2C Model
Factory to doorstep with better control over quality.
100% Vegan
Every material cruelty-free. Ethics embedded in every stitch.
Community First
Hiring locally, paying fairly, and reinvesting in Dharavi.
Innovation
Sustainable products for a changing world.
Our Belief
"The best things in the world can be made without taking anything from it.
That's what we're here to prove."
— ESKAPE ORIGINALS, DHARAVI, MUMBAI
Wear the Story.
Every Eskape product carries the spirit of Dharavi — the craft, the hustle, and the belief that beautiful things can be made ethically. Shop the full collection or partner with us for corporate gifting.