Nappa Dori
Nappa Dori is an Indian design brand founded by Gautam Sinha, best known for leather bags, luggage and travel trunks. It started with a single store in Hauz Khas Village, Delhi, and now has stores in India, Dubai, Sri Lanka and the UK.
| Founder | Gautam Sinha |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hauz Khas Village, Delhi |
| Stores | More than 18 worldwide |
| Core products | Leather bags, luggage and trunks |
| Website | nappadori.com |
What is Nappa Dori?
Nappa Dori is an Indian contemporary design brand founded by Gautam Sinha, its founder and creative director. Sinha previously designed fashion accessories for high street brands before turning to leather. The brand grew from a single store in Hauz Khas Village, Delhi.
Products and positioning
Nappa Dori blends Indian heritage with minimalist, detail driven craftsmanship. Leather goods remain at its core, but the range has broadened into a lifestyle offer.
- Bags: slings, laptop bags, backpacks, totes and handbags
- Luggage and classic steamer trunks
- Wallets, belts, organisers and travel accessories
- Footwear, menswear, stationery and Dori Living homeware
The brand also runs Café Dori, a food and beverage concept, and offers monogramming and corporate gifting.
Distribution
Nappa Dori has more than 18 stores, with flagships in India, Dubai, Sri Lanka and the UK. Indian stores include Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Indore. It sells online and through retailers such as Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and The Conran Shop.
Why it matters
Nappa Dori is one of the few Indian accessories brands with an international retail footprint, positioning Indian design as premium rather than purely artisanal.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Nappa Dori?
Nappa Dori was founded by designer Gautam Sinha, who is also its creative director.
Where is Nappa Dori from?
Nappa Dori is an Indian brand that began with a single store in Hauz Khas Village, Delhi.