Trunks Company

What Trunks Company does

Trunks Company, founded in 2011 in Jaipur, India by brothers Paritosh and Priyank Mehta, is a luxury handcrafted trunk manufacturer serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, royalty, former royal families, and luxury collectors. The company operates an atelier-based model with deliberate production capped at approximately 100 trunks per year, each requiring an average of 2,800 man hours across 5 distinct craft studios specializing in leather work, teakwood contouring, brass hardware casting (lost-wax technique), and proprietary hand-painting on leather. Signature techniques include the "Art of Handpainting" (12+ stages, 1,000+ man hours) and proprietary patina finishes such as Midnight Sea, Burgundy Blur, and Emerald Haze.

The product portfolio spans Classic Steamer Trunks, Watch & Accessories Steamer Trunks, Watch Cabinet Trunks, Bar Steamer and Bar Cabinet Trunks, Tea & Coffee Cabinet Trunks, Polo Trunks, and a Rare Trunks line issued once every few years. Pricing ranges from USD 7,000–10,000 for small accessory steamers to USD 100,000+ for bespoke commissions, with cabinet trunks priced USD 42,000–100,000. Revenue is generated through direct sales at the Jaipur atelier by appointment, private preview events in global luxury destinations, and auction sales through Sotheby's New York.

Distribution is exclusively direct and high-touch, with no retail presence. The company has cultivated an elite customer base including royal families (Gaj Singh II of Marwar-Jodhpur, Maharaja Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, Royal Family of Qatar, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur), luxury hotel groups (Taj Mahal Palace, Rambagh Palace), and celebrity collectors (Leonardo DiCaprio as auction bidder). Marketing is earned-media-driven through Forbes, Robb Report, NYT T Magazine, Architectural Digest, and Four Seasons Magazine. The company is founder-owned, private, with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors.

Name

Trunks Company

Legal name

Trunks Company Jaipur

Website

https://trunkscompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trunks Company is a Jaipur-based luxury handcrafted trunk maker founded in 2011, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, royalty, and luxury collectors with bespoke trunks averaging 2,800 man hours and capped at 100 units annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Handcrafted Trunks

NAICS

Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (458320)

SIC

Leather & Leather Products (3100)

akta.pro primary industry

Leather Travel Goods & Luggage (CRAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Bespoke luxury trunks
• Handcrafted leather goods
• Custom trunk making
• Artisan leather craftsmanship
• Luxury storage furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Trunk Sales: Primary revenue stream from custom-made handcrafted luxury trunks sold to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, royalty, and collectors. Each trunk is made-to-order with extensive customization options. Production capacity limited to approximately 100 trunks per year.
2. Pre-configured Collection Sales: Sale of signature trunk collections including Classic Steamer Trunks, Watch Steamer Trunks, Bar Cabinet Trunks, and Tea & Coffee Cabinet Trunks with standard customization options.
3. Rare Trunks: Invitation-only ultra-premium creations undertaken once every few years in collaboration between Creative Director, designers, master artisans, and select patrons. These are unique one-of-a-kind masterpieces priced at the highest tier.
4. Auction Sales: Sale of trunks through prestigious auction houses including Sotheby's New York, with pieces commanding premium prices. Includes The Connoisseur's Trunk, Watch Collector's Trunk, and Classic Steamer Trunks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Trunks Company designs, handcrafts, and sells bespoke luxury trunks made from Italian leather, teakwood, brass hardware, and suede. Each trunk requires an average of 2,800 man hours across five distinct craft studios, with production capped at roughly 100 trunks per year. The portfolio spans steamer trunks, bar steamer and cabinet trunks, watch and jewelry trunks, tea and coffee cabinets, polo trunks, and invitation-only rare one-of-a-kind pieces, sold primarily to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, royalty, and luxury collectors.

Product overview

Trunks Company is a luxury handcrafted trunk manufacturer based in Jaipur, India, founded in 2011. The company creates bespoke and limited-edition handcrafted trunks across five distinct craft studios, requiring on average 2,800 painstaking man hours per piece, with a maximum production of 100 trunks per year. The product portfolio centers on Classic Steamer Trunks (available in small, medium, and large variants with pull-out trays or drawers), Watch & Accessories Steamer Trunks, Watch Cabinet Trunks, Bar Steamer Trunks (Travel and Wine), Bar Cabinet Trunks (available in Small, Medium, Large, Rajputana, Bar & Poker, and Mehraab variants), Tea & Coffee Cabinet Trunks, and Polo Trunks. The company also offers Bespoke Trunkmaking services for fully customized creations, a limited-edition Rare Trunks collection created only once every few years through invitation-only collaboration, and Art Installations including the Taj Mahal Trunk, Rambagh Key Trunk, and Turban Trunk. Signature craft techniques include The Art of Handpainting on leather—a 12-stage process requiring over 1,000 man-hours. Trunks have been auctioned at Sotheby's New York and featured at prestigious events including the Hadrian Gala at The Met and Summer Gala in St. Tropez.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Steamer Trunks Handcrafted luxury steamer trunks reimagined with contemporary sensibilities, featuring fine-grain leather exteriors, brass hardware, teakwood contouring, and plush micro-fabric or suede interiors. Available in small (70x40x35cm with pull-out tray), medium (90x50x45cm with one drawer), and large (100x58x55cm with two drawers) sizes, priced from INR 5,00,000 to 15,00,000 (USD 12,000-33,000).
• Watch & Accessories Steamer Trunks Specialized steamer trunks designed for storing watches and jewelry as treasured heirlooms, featuring leather, teakwood, and brass construction. Large Watch Steamer includes watch winder, 4 accessory drawers with niches, and 9 watch cushions; Large Accessories Steamer features lamb leather interiors with brass accents. Priced from INR 3,00,000 to 5,00,000 (USD 7,000-11,000).
• Watch Cabinet Trunks Majestic vertical cabinets for serious watch collectors, offering made-to-measure compartments with LED illumination and watch winders. Watch Collector's Trunk I measures 43x50x160cm and features twin speaker systems for horological ambiance.
• Bar Steamer Trunks Portable bar trunks designed for entertaining on the move. Travel Bar Steamer (45x32x33cm) unfolds to reveal whiskey decanter, glassware, and bar tools; Wine Steamer (97x47x56cm) features extendable wooden workstation and crystalware niches. Priced from INR 6,00,000 to 13,00,000 (USD 13,000-28,000).
• Bar Cabinet Trunks Full-scale bar cabinets in trunk form featuring theatrical multi-door openings, illuminated interiors, marble workstations, and compartments for spirits, crystalware, and bar accessories. Available in Small (76x61x131cm), Medium (90x70x180cm), Large (106x75x208cm), Rajputana (51x51x125cm), Bar & Poker (48x42x117cm), and Mehraab (106x62x207cm) variants. Priced from INR 19,00,000 to 44,00,000 (USD 42,000-100,000).
• Tea & Coffee Cabinet Trunks Ceremonial cabinets for tea and coffee connoisseurs featuring marble-top workstations, porcelain storage, and dedicated niches for coffee machines. Small variant measures 61x62x122cm; Large measures 96x81x180cm.
• Polo Trunks Handcrafted trunks celebrating the sport of kings, combining bar storage with riding equipment compartments. Small Polo Bar Trunk measures 75x60x130cm; Tall Polo Bar Trunk measures 71x74x153cm.
• Rare Trunks One-of-a-kind masterpieces created through invitation-only collaboration between the creative director, master artisans, and select patrons, undertaken only once every few years. Past pieces include the Make-Up Trunk, Pipe & Chess Bar Cabinet Trunk, Watch & Accessories Safe Trunk, Melodic Library Trunk (with twin speakers and chess set), and Accessories Cabinet Trunk.
• Bespoke Trunkmaking Fully customized trunk creation service involving consultation with the Creative Director, design sketching, and artisanal crafting over hundreds of hours using finest materials. Categories include Bespoke Watch & Accessories Safe Trunks, Travel Trunks, and Bar Counter Trunks, priced from INR 44,00,000 (USD 100,000) and above.
• Art Installations Bespoke commissioned art installations for luxury hospitality and cultural properties. Examples include the Taj Mahal Trunk (composition of five trunks with a Moorish dome and scarlet drawers for Taj Mahal Palace Hotel's 111th anniversary), the Rambagh Key Trunk (61 silver-cast keys for Rambagh Palace), and the Turban Trunk (custom trunk inspired by Rajasthan's royal turban heritage).

Quantifiable outcome

• First Indian design atelier to be auctioned by Sotheby's New York
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• amfARcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Charity collaboration for amfAR Gala at Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap D'antibes. Trunks Company contributed to the global charitable initiative through auction participation.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025Presented Classic Steamer Trunk at the Hadrian Gala at The Met, bringing together collectors and cultural patrons in celebration of heritage, artistry, and enduring design.
• AmfAR / Summer Gala St. TropezcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Contributed Small Bar Cabinet Trunk to the Summer Gala auction supporting Amend, Rainforest Trust, and Kings Trust International. Leonardo DiCaprio participated in bidding. The auction exceeded estimates.
• Sotheby's New YorkflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Historic partnership marking Trunks Company as the first Indian design atelier to be auctioned by Sotheby's New York. Sold The Connoisseur's Trunk (June 2025) and Watch Collector's Trunk (December 2025). This prestigious auction partnership has elevated the brand's global standing in the ultra-luxury market.
• The Surrey Hotel, New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Hosted first-ever private preview 'Alchemy of Design' at The Lowell Penthouse Suite, New York in May 2024. Exclusive showcase of rare creations for distinguished global guest list in intimate setting.
• Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, MumbaiflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Commissioned to create 'Timeless Travels with The Taj' art installation commemorating the hotel's 111th Anniversary. The installation comprises five trunks with a Moorish dome and red drawers echoing the iconic cantilevered staircase, reflecting the hotel's architectural grandeur.
• GQ IndiacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 March 2018Partnership for GQ Style Awards where Trunks Company handcrafted the exclusive trophy. The 'Timeless Trove' trophy symbolized the sands of time and honored individuals who transcended trends with effortless style. Event in Mumbai celebrated 14 award categories.
• Royal SaluteflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2018Brand collaboration creating 'A Salute to the Extraordinaire' - an exclusive trunk celebrating modern men of influence. The trunk incorporated Royal Salute whisky along with custom niches for watches, accessories, poker set, and luxury items. Event held in Delhi.
• Rambagh Palace, JaipurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Created the Rambagh Key Trunk - a sculptural installation featuring 61 keys cast in silver representing the timelessness of the palace. The trunk showcases five crests for the presidential suites and was crafted as a tribute to the palace's heritage.
• Condé Nast IndiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Featured in 'Make in India' exclusive curation by Condé Nast India recognizing 50 houses making India proud.
• Rolls-Royce Members Club, LondonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Maiden international exhibit at Rolls Royce Members Club in London showcasing the brand's craftsmanship to European luxury clientele.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goyard: Paris-based heritage trunk and leather goods maison, comparable as a bespoke trunk maker serving ultra-high-net-worth collectors with handcrafted, made-to-order pieces at similarly exclusive price points.
• Globe-Trotter: British heritage luggage and trunk maker producing handcrafted, limited-edition cases with a vintage steamer trunk aesthetic, directly comparable on product category and craftsmanship-led positioning.
• Asprey: British luxury heritage house producing bespoke leather goods, trunks, and travel cases for UHNW clients, with comparable by-appointment trunk commissions and royal warrants.
• Moynat: Parisian trunk and leather goods atelier revived as a bespoke maison, with by-appointment trunk commissions and a similarly small-scale, handcrafted positioning for collectors.

Broad incumbents

• Berluti: Luxury leather goods house with patina expertise and bespoke services; comparable on artisanal leather finishing and UHNW customer base, though not focused on trunks.
• Hermès: Global luxury incumbent in leather goods with a small bespoke trunk program, providing a reference point for ultra-luxury leather pricing and craftsmanship standards.
• Louis Vuitton (Trunks & Savoir Roulant): Global luxury house with a storied trunk-making heritage and bespoke trunk commissions for UHNW clients; broader leather goods portfolio but directly competes in the high-end trunk category and sets category price benchmarks.

Emerging players

• Smythson of Bond Street: British heritage maker of luxury leather accessories, diaries, and travel goods, overlapping on the UHNW gifting and travel accessories category that Trunks Company serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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