Structured Baguette Bag with Interchangeable Straps in Spanish Calfskin

Handcrafted structured elegant crossbody bag in a baguette shape with cute flap closure. Handmade using Spanish calfskin in beige and the bag interior lined in French Chevre in the color cream. Designed for classy evenings with a removable shoulder strap or for a casual outing paired with an adjustable crossbody strap. The cute silhouette in a neutral color block allows this structured crossbody bag to be a perfect accessory for evening or day time carry. Fully saddle stitched construction with no plastic used in the build and the hardware used is a combination of gold brass and stainless steel with 24k gold plating. The client wanted the pragmatic use of a structured bag with environmentally friendly materials.

This structured baguette flap bag was inspired by a previous sketch of mine where I wanted to create an elegant and minimalistic bag. The spacious single compartment can carry reasonably sized items with an essential interior sleeve pocket to hold smaller necessities. All of the edges were aesthetically creased, painted and then polished with wax.. Works well for day-to-day use and is able to carry many common travel items such as a wallet, phone, keys, napkins, small makeup kit, etc.

Features

• Dimensions: 26cm long x 7cm depth x 13 cm tall (10.2” long x 2.75” depth x 5.11” tall)
• One main compartment with flap closure
• One internal slip pocket
• Adjustable crossbody strap
• Fixed length shoulder strap
• Environmentally friendly materials

Materials

• Beige Calfskin from Eluche, Spain.
• Cream Chevre from Alran.
• 24k gold plated stainless steel twist lock, D rings and Swivel Clips
• Water based glue
• Hand waxed beige thread
• vegetable tanned split leather and cotton reinforcement

Mini Duffle Shoulder Bag in Vegetable Tanned Leather

Handcrafted mini-duffle leather bag with adjustable shoulder straps and a large zipper opening. Handmade using Italian vegetable tanned leather in a beautiful medium brown and lined in a matching-colored suede to maintain cohesion throughout. Constructed using a combination of hand and machine stitching and the hardware used is a combination of gold brass and stainless steel with 24k gold plating. The size and style is perfect for any type of outing and the earthy tones pairs well with most outfits.

This mini duffle is a shoulder bag inspired by the Swing zip with some minor adjustments and custom materials. The spacious single compartment can carry large-sized items with some interior organization options such as the small sleeve pocket and a zipper pocket. The bag edges are bound by hand and the straps were hand-burnished. Works well for day-to-day use and is able to carry many common travel items such as a wallet, phone, water bottle, napkins, makeup kit, battery bank, umbrella, sweater, and even more.

Check it out in action here on instagram.

Features

• Dimensions: 20.3cm long x 8cm depth x 11.4 cm tall- without the handle (8” long x 3.15” depth x 4.5” tall)
• One large zipper compartment
• One internal slip pocket
• One internal zipper pocket
• Adjustable shoulder straps

Materials

• Medium-Brown vegetable tanned leather from MB Pellami in Italy.
• Matching brown suede from Eluche, Spain.
• Brass YKK zipper
• 24k gold plated stainless steel buckles
• Water based glue
• Hand waxed brown thread

Handmade Custom Bifold Wallet in Blue and Brown Vegetable Tanned Leathers

Bespoke built and designed slim bifold wallet handcrafted using Italian vegetable tanned leathers in sky blue, biscuit brown, and textured dollaro for the exterior. It was fully handstitched with brown thread for a contrasting appearance against the sky blue leather. The goal of this project was to maintain a sleek appearance from the outside and embrace the fun colors when opened and in use. To finish the wallet, the edges were burnished and then polished with wax.

In order to maintain a slim profile, the hidden pocket typically found behind the card banks were removed and relocated to a section less used: the cash sleeve. Excellent place to have a few coins, key or more cards tucked away. This compact every day carry is a unique piece that was designed just for the client, with no other like it in the market. It because a beautiful end result and this is definitely one of my favorite color combinations.

Features

• Dimensions (folded): 10.5cm x 8.5cm x 0.6cm (4.13” tall x 3.35” wide x 0.23” depth)
• One bill or note pocket.
• 6 horizontal card slots.
• 2 hidden pockets inside the bill or note pocket.
• Fully saddle stitched by hand.

Materials Used

• Sky blue and biscuit brown Italian vegetable tanned leather interior.
• Brown embossed Dollaro leather for the exterior.
• Hand-waxed brown thread.
• 2 S+U needles.
• Water based glue.
• Water-based Japanese burnishing agent.
• Paraffin wax.

Handmade Japanese Shell Cordovan Whiskey Bifold with Coin Pouch

Custom designed Japanese Shell Cordovan Bifold wallet with a coin pouch, bill divider, and several pockets for cards. Handcrafted from incredibly glossy Shinki Shell Cordovan in Whiskey and the interior built from Italian vegetable tanned Buttero leather in their Biscuit color. Saddle stitched with color-lasting thread to match the Whiskey shell. The edges were burnished and then polished with wax. To maintain the desired slim profile, the wallet was unlined and agreed to not have a hidden pocket behind the coin pouch. Was able to successfully keep the thickness to around 7mm.

I was commissioned to create this gorgeous Japanese Shell Cordovan wallet because the client was unable to find one which featured a coin pouch and bill divider. In order to meet their budget, I suggested having the interior be made from B grade biscuit colored Buttero, which has many surface scars. I did my best to place these scars in inconspicuous areas so that the overall bifold wallet still looks great. Minimalist logo stamped on the bottom right corner, but miscalculated the placement since it is not my usual spot for branding.

Features

• Dimensions (folded): 90mm x 106mm x 7mm (3.54” tall x 4.17” wide x 0.25” depth)
• Bill divider for 2 separate note pockets.
• 4 horizontal card slots.
• 1 hidden pocket behind card slots.
• 1 expandable coin pouch with covered snap closure.
• Fully saddle stitched by hand.

Materials Used

• Shell Cordovan in Whiskey from Japan.
• Vegetable Tanned Biscuit Buttero leather from Tuscany, Italy.
• Hand-waxed polyester thread in medium brown.
• Antique brass snap.
• 2 S+U needles.
• Water based glue.
• Japanese edge burnishing agent.
• Paraffin wax.

Boho Midi Tote Bag Croc Emboss

Handcrafted tote from crocodile embossed Italian vegetable tanned leather in a gorgeous whiskey brown with a contrasting kelly green suede interior. The leather used is a sustainably tanned and environmentally friendly vegetable tanned leather from Tuscany, Italy. Has a medium firm, but lightly pliable body while the slim top handles will develop more softness over time with use. They can be used for hand or shoulder carry and the removable and adjustable strap is available for active people who needs a hands free crossbody carry. The covered feet at the bottom protects the bag when you set it down.

Chic style and the perfect complement for a casual outing or something more elegant. Designed for someone who needs to grab things on the go without the hassle of a zipper or a flap. The magnet lock closure keeps contents secure, but the general openness allows you to pull out or put in a water bottle, keys, or sunglasses when actively moving about. Features an interior slip pocket and a large compartment to store large items like a water bottle, small umbrella, and more.

Features

• Dimensions: 25cm long x 8cm depth x 15cm tall- without the handles (9.85” long x 8.14” depth x 5.9” tall)
• Magnet snap generalized closure
• One large compartment
• One internal slip pocket
• Stiff bottom so the bag stays upright
• Removable and adjustable crossbody strap
• Slim handles

Materials

• Italian vegetable tanned leather in Whiskey crocodile emboss
• Ante Suede in Kelly Green
• Brass hardware.
• Water based glue
• Machine stitched thread in brown and green.
• Burnished edges and sealed with wax.

Hand stitched Red Japanese Shell Cordovan Zipper Carrying Case

Handcrafted Japanese shell cordovan zipper case lined in black Italian vegetable tanned leather. Fully handstitched with hand-waxed red thread and opens with a matching red YKK Excella brass zipper. The interior is stamped with Province, Country and name of the workshop. Along the spine is a blind stamped logo for a subtle branding. The interior was designed with two slip pockets to carry a hand full of slim pens or to be repurposed as a zipper wallet for passport carry, bills and other items. The Japanese shell cordovan used here has an aniline finish for a long lasting color and surface.

The client was an advocate for pens and wanted to keep them safe with an equally beautiful leather case.

Features

• Dimensions (closed): 16.5cm x 9.5cm x 2cm (6.5” x 3.75” x 0.80”)
• Two large slip pockets.
• Shell cordovan puller for the zipper slider.
• Fully handstitched with burnished edges.

Materials

• Red Shinki Shell Cordovan tanned in Japan.
• Black Buttero from Conceria Walpier, tanned in Tuscany, Italy.
• Red #5 YKK Excella zipper with brass teeth.
• Hand-waxed red polyester thread.
• Tokonole burnishing agent.
• Water based glue.
• Paraffin wax.

Handmade Custom Mid Pocket Organizer in Grey Alligator

Bespoke built mid pocket organizer wallet handcrafted using matte gray crocodile, orange French Chevre and black French chevre. Fully handstitched with gray and black thread with gray and black painted edges. Exterior bill pocket is made from the gorgeous and luxurious belly cut of the soft matte crocodile.

Exterior bill pocket allows a unique color and texture contrast between the two leathers, showing a bold statement wallet. This sophisticated every day carry is a unique piece that was designed just for the client, with no other like it in the market.

Features

• Dimensions (folded): 11cm x 8.5cm x 0.7cm (4.33” tall x 3.35” wide x 0.25” depth)
• One exterior bill or note pocket.
• 3 vertical card slots.
• 2 horizontal card slots.
• 2 hidden pockets behind card slots.
• Fully saddle stitched by hand.

Materials Used

• CITES certified gray matte Crocodile tanned in Italy.
• Orange and Black French Chevre Sully.
• Hand-waxed black and gray thread.
• 2 S+U needles.
• Water based glue.
• Black and gray Fenice Edge paint.
• Paraffin wax.

Hand stitched Black Calfskin Convertible Crossbody Clutch

Handcrafted convertible crossbody clutch made from luxurious Spanish calfskin in black with a removeable crossbody strap. Fully handstitched with hand-waxed black thread and has brass hardware with YKK brass zipper. Lightweight with many organizational possibilities and the ability to convert from a long wallet to a stand-alone purse.

This specific custom order was based off of an original clutch that was coming apart because it was made of a very cheap vegan alternative. Thanks to the client’s request, this very practical design was adjusted to my standards and is now a normal offering found here. In addition to the external pocket, the interior of the bag has many sections for papers, bills, coins and cards. The fixed length crossbody strap can be removed to convert the every day carry clutch to a long wallet.

Features

• Dimensions (closed): 20cm length x 12cm height x 6cm depth (7.90” length x 4.75” height x 2.50” depth)
• One exterior and one interior zipper pocket.
• Removable non-adjustable crossbody strap.
• Magnet snap closure.
• 8 horizontal card slots.
• 4 vertical card slots and one ID window.
• 3 slip pockets.
• One expandable pocket.
• Fully saddle stitched by hand.

Materials Used

• Spanish calfskin in black.
• Hand-waxed black thread.
• 2 S+U needles
• (2) YKK brass zipper with black tape
• 2 D-rings, 2 swivel clips
• Reinforcement tape
• Water based glue
• Black Fenice Edge paint
• Paraffin wax

Hand stitched Custom Designed El Cantabrico Card Wallet

Handcrafted luxury card wallet in a very uniquely designed piece.  Made using navy shell cordovan, navy alligator, black and gray pueblo leathers. Fully handstitched with navy thread and color matched painted edges. The color combination and minimalist logo in silver foil was custom ordered. The interesting play of textures with a monochromatic coloration elevates the wallet to a functional piece of carried art.

Client loved the asymmetrical card wallet design and asked for a maker’s choice of suggested colors. From the tailored choices, this was the end result. The overall design and the bespoke experience allowed us to create this one-of-a-kind piece that will last for years to come.

Features

• Dimensions: 110mm x 90mm x 5mm (4.30” x 3.50” x 0.20”).
• Six card slots.
• Middle pocket with top and side opening.
• Personalized monogramming.
• Custom matching stitching and edge paint to leather.

Materials

• CITES certified navy matte alligator tanned in Italy.
• Navy Rocado Shell Cordovan tanned in Italy.
• Black and Grey Pueblo vegetabled tanned leathers tanned in Italy.
• Hand waxed navy thread.
• Hand mixed navy Fenice edge paint
• Water based glue
• Paraffin wax

Hand stitched Full Leather Green and Orange Crocodile Bifold Wallet

Handcrafted luxury bifold made from matte forest green crocodile and orange French Chevre. Fully handstitched with orange and green thread with orange and green painted edges. The color combination and minimal profile logo placement- inside the hidden pockets behind the card slots- was custom ordered. The crocodile leather has a smooth and luxurious hand-feel and the interior was fully lined with leather.

The overall unique look of the green and orange crocodile wallet is a true statement piece. The client requested to keep the total thickness to a minimum without sacrificing durability and was very happy with the final result.

Features

• Dimensions (folded): 120mm x 90mm x 7mm (4.6” x 3.5” x 0.25”)
• Six card slots
• Two pockets behind the card slots
• One bill sleeve
• Custom matching stitching and edge paint to leather

Materials

• CITES certified custom dyed matte crocodile tanned in Spain
• Orange French Chevre Sully
• Handwaxed orange and green thread
• Hand mixed orange and green Fenice edge paint
• Water based glue
• Paraffin wax