Project Dyad
Handcrafted leather from South Africa
CAPE TOWN · ARTISAN
HANDBAGS
A curated edit for her — effortless, never ordinary.
The Flora Bag in Butter delivers soft elegance with a sculptural twist. With its tulip-like opening and structured silhouette, this design blends architectural form with day-to-day practicality.
Crafted in Cape Town by the talented hands of Project Dyad’s team, this butter-yellow version glows with quiet warmth, elevated by marine-grade rope details and subtle gold undertones.
Design Story
Taking cues from botanical forms, the Flora Bag's organic structure meets precise leatherwork. The butter tone adds a creamy calmness to the tulip-inspired silhouette — a playful yet refined take on functional fashion.
Every element is thoughtfully selected and locally sourced, from rope to leather and brass accents. Only the magnetic snap buttons are specially imported from Italy.
Say hello to a pop of personality. The Wave Bag in Candy Pink is playful yet poised — a sweet dose of dopamine for your everyday wardrobe. Handcrafted from surplus canvas in a rich, saturated pink tone, this bag is made to turn heads and brighten moods.
Its distinctive pleated body and sculptural form carry all your essentials without weighing you down. Whether worn crossbody or over the shoulder, it’s the perfect companion for creative souls who love colour with intention.
Design Story
The Candy Pink edition is Project Dyad’s wink to fun-loving minimalists. Inspired by retro palettes and urban life in motion, it fuses precision tailoring with expressive colour.
Handmade in their Cape Town studio, it’s crafted for those who let their accessories speak — softly, boldly, unmistakably.
Softly structured and intentionally sculptural, the Ripple Tote in Tan and Butter is a minimalist’s dream with an organic twist. Project Dyad's signature rippling folds create a bag that looks fluid in form yet holds its shape effortlessly.
Made in Cape Town from surplus cotton canvas, it’s light yet sturdy — perfect for your daily notebooks, tablet, and essentials. The muted tan base pairs seamlessly with the buttery yellow contrast, echoing warmth and calm in equal measure.
Design Story
Inspired by natural contours and subtle asymmetry, the Ripple Tote redefines the classic shopper bag with a twist — quite literally. Dyad's approach to construction highlights movement in stillness, form in function.
The tan and butter tones channel a grounded softness, while the textural play adds quiet drama. A canvas statement piece that flows with you.
The Wave Bag in Tan is Project Dyad's signature crescent form, reimagined in warm earthy tones. This soft-sculpted silhouette features gentle folds, dual short handles, and a natural presence that feels both grounded and elevated.
Crafted in Cape Town from reclaimed deadstock canvas and bonded cotton lining, it offers just the right amount of structure for everyday ease. A subtle magnet closure and inner pocket keep the essentials secure without disturbing the flow.
Design Story
The tan version of the Wave Bag speaks to minimalists and quiet expressionists. With no loud logos or harsh angles, it invites touch, movement, and calm styling. The design nods to the curve of the moon and the softness of cloth — a wearable gesture of balance.
Each Wave Bag is handmade by the Project Dyad team in their Cape Town studio, embodying small-batch ethics and a sculptural spirit.
Gentle in tone, graceful in form — the Wave Bag in Lilac is a soft sculpture you can carry. Handmade in Cape Town by Project Dyad, this crescent-shaped design flows naturally with your movements, offering a lightweight yet grounded presence.
Crafted from surplus lilac-toned canvas and lined in bonded cotton, it features short dual handles, a magnetic closure, and an internal slip pocket. A colour of calm meets a form in motion — a minimal essential with just enough character.
Design Story
The lilac hue speaks in quiet tones, inviting ease and openness. Like the way fabric dances in water, the Wave Bag embodies soft movement and slow craft. Project Dyad’s signature silhouette resists rigidity, instead shaping itself with every wear.
Lilac brings a whisper of individuality to your everyday palette. Together, tone and texture create a wearable rhythm, designed for those who appreciate detail without noise.
A light wave in form and feeling — the Wave Bag in Sky Blue is all about effortless curves and subtle function. This soft crescent-shaped design from Project Dyad features dual handles and a body that folds and flexes like fabric in motion. Crafted in Cape Town from surplus sky blue canvas and finished with a bonded cotton lining, it makes carrying look fluid.
Inside, a magnetic closure and small slip pocket help keep things simple. Whether nestled under your arm or slung loose at your side, the Wave flows with you.
Design Story
The Wave Bag draws from the rippling rhythm of water, translated into fabric form. With no hard lines or fussy details, the shape allows space for movement and softness, with just enough structure to feel designed. The muted sky blue tone keeps it versatile, refreshing and calm — a colour to move with everyday ease.
Originally developed as part of Project Dyad's focus on slow studio craft, the Wave has become a signature form — approachable, sculptural, and minimal by intention.
A bold reinterpretation of clean lines and city-ready form, the Wave Bag in Lobster Red pairs minimalism with personality. Handcrafted in Cape Town by Project Dyad, its sharp-edged yet soft construction creates a fluid silhouette that balances structure and ease.
With a vivid lobster red exterior made from durable deadstock canvas and matching cotton lining, the bag is designed for daily adventures — from spontaneous gallery stops to quick coffee runs. Subtle pleats, side volume, and an adjustable strap make it an effortless choice for those who move between moments with confidence.
Design Story
Inspired by the idea of movement — both visual and personal — the Wave Bag is a tribute to the forms that shift with us. This Lobster Red edition makes a statement: unapologetically modern and full of energy. It carries the vibrancy of Cape Town’s creative pulse, rendered in a wearable object.
Whether crossbody or shoulder, it flows with you.
From South Africa
with Character
At Goosebump, we select pieces with craft, clarity, and character.
Project Dyad blends bold silhouettes with quiet details, handmade in Cape Town using premium leathers. Each bag is small-batch made, ensuring quality and individuality. These are not just bags — they are companions that grow more beautiful with time.
The Story
“Dyad” means two in dialogue — contrast and balance. Every bag is crafted in Woodstock, Cape Town, where modern design meets handcraftsmanship.
Material & Craftsmanship
At Project Dyad, every bag begins with the material. We use genuine cow leather, sourced locally from tanneries around Cape Town — a by-product of the meat industry that finds new life in design. This leather is chosen not only for its durability, but also for the way it evolves: with daily wear it develops a natural patina, a surface that tells the story of time and use.
The making is as considered as the material. Each piece is handmade on a small scale in our Woodstock studio, where skilled artisans cut, stitch, and finish every bag. Some designs feature vegetable-tanned leather, which carries visible marks and scratches — reminders that this is a living material, meant to change and grow more beautiful with age.
From the first cut to the final polish, the process reflects a dialogue between modern design and traditional craftsmanship.
