Creating memorable experiences through personalised gifts for every occasion.
Our Story
Co-founders’ Letter
Bynd Artisan was founded to celebrate the art and joy of crafting, and to make your gifting experience more meaningful with personalised/customised leather and paper gifts that are timeless and suitable for all occasions while prioritising sustainability and social responsibility. Crafting workshops are also conducted every month for participants to learn a new skill and relish in new experiences.
Over the years, we have had the pleasure of working with many collaborators to create unique, exclusive collections, promote greater vibrancy to the art scene, and encourage creative talents to explore beyond their usual realms. This passion for design extends to corporate gifting with bespoke creations and custom personalisation, enabling clients to share the perfect gift from the heart.
We look forward to sharing with you our joy of gifting and creating new memories through fresh releases, collaborations, curated content, and much more!
With love,
James Quan & Winnie Chan
Co-founders of Bynd Artisan
Co-founders’ Letter
Bynd Artisan was founded to celebrate the art and joy of crafting, and to make your gifting experience more meaningful with personalised/customised leather and paper gifts that are timeless and suitable for all occasions while prioritising sustainability and social responsibility. Crafting workshops are also conducted every month for participants to learn a new skill and relish in new experiences.
Over the years, we have had the pleasure of working with many collaborators to create unique, exclusive collections, promote greater vibrancy to the art scene, and encourage creative talents to explore beyond their usual realms. This passion for design extends to corporate gifting with bespoke creations and custom personalisation, enabling clients to share the perfect gift from the heart.
We look forward to sharing with you our joy of gifting and creating new memories through fresh releases, collaborations, curated content, and much more!
With love,
James Quan & Winnie Chan
Co-founders of Bynd Artisan
Rich Heritage of Craftsmanship
The story of Bynd Artisan is inextricably tied to the lives of our master craftsmen and to the legacy of our founding company, which spans a period of over 70 years today.
Through the years, the business of bookbinding has moved inexorably with the progress of technology. Yet at its heart, each and every book began as a hand-designed prototype, created by a small band of craftsmen.
Today, the company’s spirit of artisanal excellence lives on through their work. This holds true even as digital convenience becomes throwaway and immediacy turns into impermanence. It is with today’s thinkers, dreamers and doers that we hope to share the remarkable output of some of Singapore’s greatest practicing craftsmen.
Rich Heritage of Craftsmanship
The story of Bynd Artisan is inextricably tied to the lives of our master craftsmen and to the legacy of our founding company, which spans a period of over 70 years today.
Through the years, the business of bookbinding has moved inexorably with the progress of technology. Yet at its heart, each and every book began as a hand-designed prototype, created by a small band of craftsmen.
Today, the company’s spirit of artisanal excellence lives on through their work. This holds true even as digital convenience becomes throwaway and immediacy turns into impermanence. It is with today’s thinkers, dreamers and doers that we hope to share the remarkable output of some of Singapore’s greatest practicing craftsmen.
Our Artisans
More than anything, Bynd Artisan is a tribute to the enduring excellence of a small band of locally trained artisans, schooled in the traditional ways of leather working and bookbinding. Through a lifetime of practice and learning, each is a wellspring of experience and knowledge.
From the characteristics of different papers, to the intricacies of thread and wire bindings, covers, fasteners, they understand how all these wonderful details can come together in their hands.
We are proud to be able to share their works with you.
Our Artisans
More than anything, Bynd Artisan is a tribute to the enduring excellence of a small band of locally trained artisans, schooled in the traditional ways of bookbinding and leather working. We are privileged to have such remarkable individuals in our ateliers.
Through a lifetime of practice and learning, each is a wellspring of experience and knowledge. From the characteristics of different papers, to the intricacies of thread and wire bindings, covers, fasteners, they understand how all these wonderful details can come together in their hands.
We are proud to be able to share their works with you.
A Shared History
The Bynd Ethos
Behind every item that Bynd Artisan makes are 5 things that we hold dear. Together, they guide us to share the best of what we know, that others may share the best of theirs.
Share | Heritage | Atelier | Respect | Environment
A Shared History
The Bynd Ethos
Behind every item that Bynd Artisan makes are 5 things that we hold dear. Together, they guide us to share the best of what we know, that others may share the best of theirs.
Share | Heritage | Atelier | Respect | Environment
Media Features
- Press & Publications
- Videos
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Honeycombers
Oct 2024
Honeycombers
Aug 2024
Asia One, CNA Luxury, Women's Weekly
Aug 2024
The New Paper
Aug 2024
CNA Lifestyle
Feb 2024
Home and Decor
Jan 2024
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CNA Luxury
Jan 2022
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2015
Lianhe Zaobao
28 Dec 2015
The Sunday Times
23 Aug 2015
The Business Times
Aug 2015
The SME Magazine
1 Jul 2015
The Edge
9 Feb 2015
Singapore Tatler
7 Jan 2015
CNA Insider, Singapore Hour
From family business to personal mission — a dedication to preserving the legacy of traditional crafts while creating meaningful experiences for today’s consumers.
CNA Insider, Singapore Hour
From family business to personal mission — a dedication to preserving the legacy of traditional crafts while creating meaningful experiences for today’s consumers.
Overcome Fear of Visibility: CEO Breakthrough to Growth
Co-founder, Winnie opens up about her journey founding Bynd Artisan, approach to leadership, insights on life, and how the co-founders have led Bynd Artisan to navigate challenges and pivots.
Marina Bay Sands - Shaping Purpose Through Leather
Co-founders James Quan and Winnie Chan share how Bynd Artisan’s custom leather amenities blend tradition with modernity, and beauty with purpose, for Marina Bay Sands.
Channel 8 News
This feature highlights Bynd Artisan’s sustainable corporate gifts, thoughtfully crafted using eco-friendly, renewable, and responsibly sourced materials.
Channel 8 - Hello Singapore
An interview on the Singapore Airlines with Bynd Artisan Collection for The Upcycling Project.
TEDxYouth - Against All Odds
Watch as Winnie shares about how life does not always go as planned and the importance of turning adversities into opportunities.
Opus Legacy Roundtable Series Ep. 2: Winnie Chan
The Founder and CEO of Bynd Artisan, Winnie Chan sharing with us her journey of bringing her family business towards a new direction while preserving its values and traditions.
Husband and wife team behind Bynd Artisan - Lessons on Leadership
Watch as our founders, Winnie and James share about their leadership styles and how the brand has evolved over the years.
Passion Made Possible - Bynd Artisan
Find out more about the history of Bynd Artisan as told by our founders, Winnie and James.
The Successors - Winnie Chan
Bynd Artisan, the brainchild of Winnie and James, brings traditional bookbinding and leather making to life through their own artisans and a century of shared experiences and knowledge.
The Peak Inteview
Watch as our founders share their beliefs on leadership and the importance of having a cohesive team.
Interlace - The Perfect Sketchbook Launch Party
Our latest collaboration with The Perfect Sketchbook was a huge success, thanks to all our supporters and artists who believed in this project since inception!
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's May Day Rally Speech 2017 - Bynd Artisan
Bynd Artisan is honoured to be cited by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as a prime example of business innovation in this year's May Day Rally.
The Making of Artisanal Posters
President's Design Award 2016
Design of the Year - Bynd Artisan
Raffles City Atelier Launch Party
Bynd Artisan opens at Raffles City Shopping Centre.
The Master Craftsman - Bynd Artisan
Happiest 75th Birthday to our master craftsman Mr BC Chong!
Drawn From Our Own Device - A Collaboration between Man and Machine
"Drawn from Our Own Device" is a collaboration by Bynd Artisan, Modular Unit and &Larry.