Description
You will adore this lightweight, minimalist leather backpack, which is a great alternative to a crossbody bag. Don’t let its simplicity fool you—there are hidden pockets in the main compartment and two convenient side pockets. This spin on a classic silhouette will never go out of style.
FEATURES
- Traditional backpack style: Two main compartments for your must-haves.
- Secure back pocket: A deep magnet back pocket for keeping things safe.
- Hidden interior pockets: One zippered, and one for organizing!
- Adjustable straps: Customize your fit.
- Beautiful metal hardware: Sapahn's signature hardware plus protective feet.
- Unique lining: To be more sustainable, all their bags are lined in deadstock fabric, which otherwise would have made its way to the landfill. Every bag is unique and linings may vary due to availability of each fabric.
Details
MEASUREMENTS
12" high x 9" wide x 4" deep
Straps: 15" at shortest // 25" at longest
Weight: 1.8 lb.
COMPARTMENTS
- Large main backpack compartment
- Deep back magnet pocket
- Front zip pocket
- 2 Side pockets
- 1 Interior zipper pocket
- 2 Interior pockets
MATERIALS
- Buttery-soft premium leather.
- Cotton lining
- Plated brass Omega hardware
RAW LEATHER
This is the classic full grain leather they've built Sapahn on. Each piece of leather is perfectly ‘imperfect’, carrying unique grain patterns with no surface alterations or splitting and an attractive matte finish. This type of leather showcases the beauty of the hide itself and could display variegation based on stretch marks, moles, etc. the cow earned throughout its life.
Working with this kind of leather can be challenging and requires enormous skill to turn it into their gorgeous supple bags you see (if only we had a penny for every time someone told us the leather felt like butter). This kind of leather is particularly special because over time and use, each raw leather bag develops a distinct patina—a soft sheen—that is the hallmark of high-quality leather. The patina also gives your bag individual character that is 100% unique to you and your adventures.
FAQS
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Does the leather easily scratch?
No. Small scratches easily buff out of raw leather. An exception is if the scratch is deep and penetrates beneath the top layer of the hide. Otherwise, subtle scratches will often work themselves out and become part of the patina glow. The same is true with our oil leather which—unless it is a deep it won’t show any subtle scratches. -
Will rain stain my leather?
Raw Leather: This would be super rare. The water will make a mark on your bag while it’s wet. Avoid touching it and transferring dirt on it. Instead, let it dry.
Oil Leather: the rain/water will just roll right off your bag. Towel it dry. -
What is the best way to clean spills?
Raw Leather: Take a damp, soft cloth and try to remove the spill as soon as possible. To clean it further, we have had good results with Angelus cleaner and horsehair brush. It is key to test a small spot first as discoloration may occur. Again, not the fault of the leather. The discoloration will occur with any moist product touching any porous material. After the spot test, use it all over the bag. For best results, do not use multiple cleaners or products at a time.
- How do I remove ink or dye from my bag: Unfortunately, ink is difficult and nearly impossible to remove. The same is true with blue jean dye. This is not a reflection of the quality of their leather, but the dye itself. Since leather is a natural, porous product, it will absorb things and inks and dyes are made to be permanent.
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Where is their leather sourced from?
They use premium leather sourced from Thailand. Their leather is a bi-product of the food industry and are raised for meat/dairy not for their hides. It’s a beautiful thing to take what would be a wasted material and craft it into their gorgeous leather bags and give their artisans fair and meaningful work.