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Hand-carved. Each piece comes from a small family of related motifs — yours may differ from the one shown.
DISCLAIMER
The carved motif on each model belongs to a small family of hand-cut designs — close in spirit, never identical. The piece you receive is chosen from that family and may differ from the one photographed. This is the nature of work cut by hand, not printed.
Description
A crescent shoulder bag built to curve against the body, compact enough for daily essentials without the weight of a tote. A hand-carved floral border traces its edge and continues along the strap, set against a front with a slim diagonal zip pocket and a swivel-clasp tab for keys or a small charm. The fixed strap keeps it hands-free through the day.
The border is worked in vegetable-tanned buffalo, left semi-sealed so it takes on patina openly — the raised lines deepening as they catch the light and your touch. The body is sealed to hold its tone and soften with wear, so the two leathers age at their own pace, the carving always a step ahead.
Details
-Vegetable-tanned buffalo with a hand-carved floral border
-Sealed body, semi-sealed carved panel — the two age at different rates
-Crescent silhouette with a fixed shoulder strap
-Diagonal zip pocket and a swivel-clasp key tab
-Pressed maker's stamp
Handcrafted in Cairo.
Care
Cared for simply, this piece will only grow more beautiful with time. Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth to lift everyday dust, and keep it away from direct sunlight and heat, which draw the natural oils from the leather. Should it meet the rain, blot the moisture — never rub — and let it air-dry, well away from any heat.
Every month or so, work a small amount of neutral leather conditioner into the grain to keep it supple. At rest, store the piece in its dust bag, loosely filled with acid-free tissue to hold its shape; never seal leather in plastic, as it must be allowed to breathe.
With wear, the leather will soften and gain character — deepening gently in tone over time. This is not damage, but patina: the quiet record of a piece well lived with.
For marks, water spots, and repair, see our full Care Guide.
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