Cut from oiled leather with the colour pulled through it, so every crease and fold sits a shade lighter than the panel around it — no two are marked quite the same way. Flat handles are riveted through at both ends rather than stitched, and a detachable leather strap clips on for carrying across the body. Front slip pockets sit either side of a centre seam, with a zip pocket set into the back.

• Oiled leather that lightens where it creases
• Riveted flat carry handles
• Detachable leather shoulder strap
• Front slip pockets
• Rear zip pocket
• Zip main compartment

Sourced by hand from the tanneries and workshops we have bought from since 1991 — Italy, India, Turkey, Mexico and beyond. Sold at our counter in Wellington, and now here.

100% cowhide softens with use. New pieces sit firm and hold their shape; with wear the grain relaxes and the bag settles into how you carry it.