HOT ! washed black horse leather rectangle shoulder bag

the crossbody bag, has been cut from a single piece of supple full grain 2mm vegetable tanned, washed and tumbled horse side leather, with a flat matte rotten corpse black dye treatment.

vegetable tanned leather is an ancient artisanal process that hinges on the delicate balance between timing and temperature. like a fine aged whiskey time is key, the careful balance of time allows the natural tannins such as tree bark to infuse, yielding rich colours and unparalleled durability. controlled cooling plays a crucial role in achieving that coveted texture and suppleness you come to expect.

crafted in a one piece pattern the landscape oriented bag features a large main compartment with a flap pocket to the interior. each of the stitch holes have been individually spaced and punched by hand, with each stitch meticulously implemented in a tonal 0.65mm hand waxed japanese linen thread without the use of machines.

a large hand forged iron ring at the rear acts as a short handle as well as being the anchor for the detachable shoulder strap. the double layered disconnected strap is adorned with heavy heat distressed lobster clips and a hand forged iron hook to adjust the length. a hand forged iron shank slides through a leather loop to form the closure and hold the flap in place.

each piece comes in a hand made leather package.

custom leathers, sizes and finishes are available upon request.