The Maker
Meet
Birgitta Svensson
A skilled artisan in Gothenburg, Sweden — making each piece by hand, the way the best things have always been made.
In her own words
One Bi One was founded by Birgitta Svensson — a skilled artisan based in Gothenburg, Sweden, who creates each piece by hand using time-honoured techniques and heirloom-quality materials. Each piece is one of a kind, a reflection of her dedication to thoughtful design and craftsmanship.
Founder & Maker · One Bi One
The atelier
Made by hand, never repeated
I've always been drawn to beautiful fabrics, to leather, and to the art of making things well. As a tailor, that passion has followed me — through New York, Miami, Zürich, and everywhere my travels have taken me.
Wherever I go, I look for unique garment and interior fabrics, always searching for the right texture, quality and character. I pay attention to the details. For me, craftsmanship is about taking the time — choosing the right materials, and making something that feels truly special.
One Bi One grew from all of this: my love of craftsmanship, materials and design, and my wish to make things with meaning and quality. Every vest, bag and pillow is cut, sewn and embroidered by hand — often with my grandchildren close by. Nothing is mass-produced; each piece carries the small, deliberate marks of having been made by one person, for one home.
“Each piece is one of a kind.”
— Birgitta
Heirloom materials
Chosen to last a lifetime
Birgitta works with natural sheepskin, sheep-fur and fine linens — materials chosen not for the season, but for the decades. Worked gently and finished with leather and hand-stitching, each piece is made to be kept, worn, and passed on.
Because every hide and every length of thread is different, no two pieces are ever quite alike. When one finds its home, it is gone for good.
Commissions welcome
Looking for something made just for you?
Birgitta takes a small number of commissions and made-to-order pieces each season.