Cravar was founded in Jakarta in 2012 by Yoki P. Baskara and Rama Luhur, after a trip to Italy left Baskara fascinated by an old leather goods shop. The pair set out to make well-designed, durable leather bags at a reasonable price, debuting their first collection through a Kickstarter campaign in 2013. Cravar's briefcases, totes, and messenger bags are handmade in-house in Jakarta and have built a following internationally for their craftsmanship.