Founded in 2017, burggrafburggraf creates minimalist bags and accessories from innovative plant-based materials – thoughtfully designed and handcrafted by twin sisters and product designers Elena and Nicola Burggraf.

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Simplicity

Products from »burggrafburggraf« stand for subtle aesthetics. We design bags and backpacks with clean silhouettes and great attention to detail. We believe that good design is characterised by the absence of unnecessary elements. We design for people who strive for clarity and reduction to the essentials. For people who appreciate the quality of craftsmanship. And for those who want to know where and under what conditions their bag was made.

Plant-based Materials

We believe that there is a wide range of plant-based textiles with excellent material properties on the market that are worth to foster. From the beginning, we committed to not using leather or any other animal-based materials in our collection.

Handmade in Germany

We work with great dedication to create unique products that will last more than just a season. We develop our products in this team of two, complementing our knowledge and skills. Every single bag is designed and handcrafted by us personally in Nicola’s studio in Bad Liebenzell (Northern Black Forest) and Elena’s studio in Runkel an der Lahn (Hesse).

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Every bag that leaves our studio

is shaped solely by our four hands.

Elena & Nicola Burggraf

Focus Open Gold 2025
Nominee Hessischer Staatspreis für das Deutsche Kunsthandwerk 2025
German Design Award Gold 2024
German Design Award Gold 2020
Staatspreis Gestaltung Kunst Handwerk 2020
Dezeen Awards 2020 (Emerging Design Studio of the Year Longlist)
Newcomer Award POTENTIALe 2018
BLICKFANG DESIGNPREIS 2018