About us

UNIQUE MASTERPIECES

made with passion and sustainability in our own manufactory

Near the Polish Baltic coast

LOCATION

The manufactory is located in an old distillery on the agricultural estate in Sycewice/Zitzewitz, near the Polish Baltic coast. Here, tradition and craftsmanship come together: from cutting and production to refinement and distribution – everything takes place in one central location.

Contact & Directions

📞 Phone
+49 176 20652308
+48 538 895781

📍 Manufactory
CARLITOS handmade Sp.z o.o., al. Dębowa 1, 76-251 Sycewice POLAND

Visit our manufactory and take advantage of attractive outlet prices.


Coming Soon – Our holiday apartments will soon be available!

Discover the beautiful Polish Baltic coast and experience firsthand how your bag is made in our manufactory.

📍 Germany:

CARLITOS handmade GmbH

Deilmisser Str. 4, 31036 Eime Dunsen, Germany

Our Most Valuable Asset

THE TEAM

A team of more than 14 people stands behind CARLITOS Handmade. Our products reflect the craftsmanship, skill, dedication, hard work, and pride of our employees. Our team is our most valuable asset!

From the very beginning, our master furrier Krzysztof has been an integral part of our team. His years of experience and passion form a fundamental cornerstone of our work. Thanks to our passionate seamstresses and fine bag makers, we can create high-quality and intricate products with the utmost care.

It is a wonderful feeling to see our own manufactory grow and to know that it stands for exactly what is close to my heart – a world of its own, where we create unique products with true craftsmanship and a sustainable concept.

Johanna von Gilsa

The Founder

Eleven years ago, Johanna von Gilsa, born in 1985, married and mother of three children, founded CARLITOS handmade. She studied and practiced agriculture. After a stopover in Romania, she now lives with her family on a farm in Poland.

Her passion for handcrafted, unique items, along with her creativity and dedication, form the foundation of CARLITOS handmade. What began with furniture and interior for personal use and children’s clothing has evolved into travel bags, equestrian equipment, and much more!

"My place to be is in the workshops around all fabrics and materials. I can watch the sewing process for hours and the accuracy and passion of artisan work fascinates and motivates me. I have a passion for Africa and Equestrian which gives a special touch to our products." Johanna v. Gilsa, Founder & Designer

SUSTAINABLE

From sourcing Greek cotton for our canvas fabric to resource-efficient production – powered by our own energy supply and an innovative heating concept that utilizes waste heat from a nearby cold storage facility – we pay attention to every detail.


CARLITOS Handmade represents our vision of quality and individuality, brought to life with great passion and a strong commitment to sustainability.

SELECTED MATERIALS

From sourcing Greek cotton for our canvas fabric to resource-efficient production powered by our own energy supply and an innovative heating concept that utilizes waste heat from a nearby cold storage facility – every detail is carefully considered.


CARLITOS handmade stands for a vision of quality and individuality, brought to life with passion.

DEVELOPED WITH PROFESSIONAL RIDERS

In collaboration with the most successful riders, we develop unique, handcrafted equestrian products. Our partners include Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann, Michael Jung, Anna Siemer, Anabel Balkenhol, Paweł Spisak, and many more.

We are especially proud of Malin Hansen-Hotopp and Carlitos Quidditch, who successfully compete for Germany in eventing.

AWARDS

Top Rated Company 2024
Trusted Shops

Best Artisan Travel Bag Brand 2024-Award for Innovation in Specialist Bag Designs 2024
EU Business News

Travel Accessories Company of the Year 2022
Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2022

Best Handmade Travel Bag Company - Northwest Germany 2022
European Travel Awards 2022 hosted by EU Business News

Best Handmade Travel Bag Provider - Northwestern Germany 2021
Travel & Tourism Awards 2021 proudly hosted by LUX Life magazine

Best Handmade Equestrian Product Provider 2020
LUXLife's 2020's Leaders in Luxury Awards

Best Handmade Travel Bags Manufacturer 2018
2018 Fashion & Lifestyle Awards

Manufactory Before & After