The Manchester

J.R. Hemenway Verified independent store

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Say hello to your new best friend. What you carry everyday says something about you. There’s an elegance to be found in simplicity. Clean lines and understated natural beauty are t he hallmarks of this refined piece. The defining feature of this bag lies in the simplicity of its construction. The entire body of the tote is crafted from a single piece of sturdy vegetable tanned leather sourced from a 130 year old tannery in the American Midwest. The piece is 100% hand cut and hand stitched in our Paris studio by an actual adult. Even the handles are hand sewn (using two needles and hands – no machines), a painstaking attention to detail in a process that takes up to two days to complete for the handles alone. Over time, the piece will darken to a golden caramel color. It will come to bear the patina of your daily commute, the familiarity of an old friend. A trusted confidant. Each item is handmade upon ordering, please allow up to 3-4 weeks for shipping Dimensions: w15" x d4" x h12" Features 100 % hand stitched in Paris Sturdy nickel twist latch closure 6" handle drop easily slings over a shoulder even with a coat on Natural, unlined interior Metal studs on the bottom keep it raised off surfaces 100% American made vegetable tanned leather from a 130 year old Midwestern tannery Show more