From a University Thesis to a National Brand
TANBAS is a premium leather brand built on a 16-year legacy of original design, creative passion, and authentic craftsmanship.
• 2010 – The Vision: The journey began at the Faculty of Design at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University. Challenged by professors in his 1st year to build a lifelong brand for his future graduation project, founder Bakai Abdi conceptualized the completely unique name "TANBAS" and designed its very first brand book.
• 2015 – Market Launch & Gap Year: The brand launched its initial test production under "TANBAS" successfully producing and distributing traditional national drinks (Chalap), natural sherbets, and corn products, earning immediate customer love. To fully focus on bringing this project to life, Bakai took a one-year academic leave from the university. Simultaneously, he began handcrafting custom premium leather wallets and bags from home, tailoring each piece to the exact model requested by clients.
• 2016 – Defending the Thesis: Returning to his studies, Bakai successfully defended this comprehensive real-world market and production experience as his official university graduation thesis project in his 5th year.
• 2020 – Flagship Workshop Launch: Driven by high customer demand and the desire of clients to "touch the leather and experience the premium quality in person," the brand officially opened its professional flagship store and craft workshop at the "Vesna" Shopping Center in the spring of 2020. We have been actively and passionately serving our clients ever since.
"TANBAS — Quality to be inherited!»