big. bag. mine.
gorgeous brown leather shoulder bag
minimal and raw unique design
Specs
Material: 100% organic vegetable tannery cow and buffalo leather
raw leather interior, tanned exterior
Size: 44cm x 31cm x 9cm
Bonus: Includes removable shoulder chain and small, white leather sleeve for your small accessories
Material
We believe in environmentally sustainable design. We believe fashion that captures the natural beauty of organic materials should be celebrated. One such material is leather.
Leather is bio-degradable, organic and unique; each cut of hide is a celebration of its distinct characteristics.
Vegetable-tanning of leather is an old-school artisanal craft that takes advantage of the tannic acids found naturally in some plant species and other vegetable matter (e.g., barks, branches, leaves, fruits and roots). This natural and environmentally friendly process combines fashion with classic tradition. Time is key in this process—taking around a month and a half to develop raw hides into durable, versatile and unique pieces of vegetable-tanned leather.
The allure of vegetable-tanned leather is that versatility and luster is not comprised with age. Each piece of vegetable-tanned leather is inevitably different to another. Vegetable-tanned leather darkens with exposure to sun, natural oils from your hands and body, etc., and moisture.
In addition, the use of paint on the leather provides another interesting element. The leather caramelizes with age specific to its owner's use. The result is a beautiful texture and colour, which is as unique to the bag as is its owner. This makes for a very personal product that will evolve and mature along with you.
Care
Some basic instructions:
(1) store the leather bags in a cool, dry area so that they can get some good shut-eye;
(2) avoid spraying perfume or hairspray on leather;
(3) allow damp leather to dry naturally;
(4) do not use direct heat or an electric dryer; and
(5) clean leather with a dry wool cloth.
Loved leather is happy leather. Use your bag with love and care on your adventures, and it will in turn thank you by aging beautifully with grace!