Since 1985

WHEN JIM MET FRED…

…IT WAS 1973

At the time, Jim was a street artisan in Cambridge, Massachusetts while Mr. Bastian had already achieved legendary stature in leather accessory manufacturing.  The original meeting was held to review a hand crafted design concept that went on to great success, winning the prestigious 1973 Leather Industry of American design award for personal leather goods.

today

Today Abas maintains Mr. Bastian’s vision of being the leading luxury accessory manufacturer in America, specializing in American Alligator and Ostrich.