Smateria is a women-owned and operated business founded in 2006 by Jennifer Morellato and Elisa Lion, who both shared passions for creativity, business and sustainability.

Smateria means to transform a material and give it new life. Its originality lies within the unconventional materials that they use. At Smateria, they take inspiration from their urban and local surroundings and create bags and accessories made from recycled, upcycled and repurposed materials. All items are 100% ethically made in Cambodia with an Italian flair, using high quality and durable materials.

Smateria strongly believes in building and supporting a community. Produced in-house from start to finish, all their products are carefully handmade by an amazing team of Khmer artisans. Since the inception of the company, they are continuing to scale their impact worldwide, standing up for human values and continuing to build our amazing community.