$ 275.00 Small Batch Production
Leather Quality: Top 1%
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The leather we use is so rare that we estimate less than 1% of the world’s leather would meet our standards. Here’s why.
Leather Grade: Full Grain Leather
We use only full grain leather to make our leather goods. Most leather products are made of “genuine leather.” Full grain leather has all of its layers intact and is the strongest, most natural form of leather. Simply put, full grain leather is the best you can get. Learn more.
Tanning Method: Vegetable Tanned Leather
Our leather is also 100% vegetable tanned, which means it undergoes a specific tanning process that very few bags on the market use. Vegetable tanning refers to the natural plant matter like tree bark used in the tanning process. It’s the oldest form of leather tanning and has been around for centuries. The leather smells amazing and ages better too. Less than 10% of the world's leather is tanned this way. Learn more.
Hide Selection
The type of leather we use is commonly referred to as bridle leather. It’s been used in the equestrian industry for centuries. We use only the best-of-the-best hides to make bridle leather. And it takes awhile to accumulate enough of those hides, adding to its rarity.
Cattle Type
We use U.S. steerhides from strong healthy cattle - the same type of cattle my Grandpa Wayne raised.
A gorgeous bridle leather tote bag that's elegant and versatile. It's made of beautiful vegetable tanned full grain leather that will get even better with age. A water repellent pine green canvas lining, interior privacy zipper pocket and hidden snap closure make it the perfect go anywhere bag. Take it to the market, on the plane, or use it for work.
Our full grain vegetable tanned leather is rich in character and the surface is natural, not sanded or altered. This means you may see naturally occurring small scars, creases, and striations. These minor markings are not flaws - they are features and a hallmark of quality leather.
The leather also has natural color variation. No two hides are identical. So you may notice some color variation even among products that are the same color.
Like a fine wine, our leather gets even better as it ages, developing a rich patina. The leather is very durable but proper care and maintenance is recommended. We offer a specially formulated all-natural leather cream that works wonderfully with our leather.
We use 100% vegetable tanned full grain leather made from strong American steer hides - the best you can get. Learn how our products are made.
We use solid brass hardware with antique finish. A premium old-school rarity not used by most bag makers.
We use heavy gauge bonded thread to make our leather goods. It may be overkill, but that's what we do.
Where we live in Franklin, Tennessee, there’s a great farmer’s market located at an old appliance factory. When we go to the market on Saturdays, my wife loads up her Tote with our kids’ toys and still has plenty of room for all the amazing food we always end up buying.
She swears it’s the most beautiful, useful & versatile bag she’s ever owned. We’ve even lined it with water repellent lining because…well…kids.