Handmade Leather Bags

FAQs

What is the best leather to use for bags?

When it comes to bags, full grain leather is the best quality, which is why it’s commonly used. It’s from the most hard wearing section of the animal hide and it has a natural texture, which is ideal for creating beautiful bags.

One of the great things about full grain leather is that it develops a soft sheen as it ages. This creates a unique finish.

Where in the world are the best leather bags from?

There are a lot of countries that make leather bags, but the best can be found in Italy. Italy is home to a lot of skilled craftsmen, and it’s hard for any other country to match what Italians are capable of making.

Italy uses high quality hides, skilled workers and a unique dye making process.

Are leather bags worth the cost?

Leather bags are usually more expensive than bags made using any other type of material, but they are worth it. You should see leather as an investment, as the bag really can last a lifetime.

Instead of looking old and worn, a leather bag actually looks better the more you use it. If you take care of a leather bag properly, there is no reason as to why it won’t last for many, many years.

How do you determine real leather from fake leather?

There are a lot of fake leather bags out there, but real leather is relatively easy to spot. Real leather should have a somewhat grainy feel; it should be supple and flexible.

Real leather can be stretched, but it’s rare for fake leather to have the same movement. Real leather feels warm to the touch and it should have an oaky scent, whereas fake leather has neither of these qualities.

How long does real leather last for?

A real leather purse or bag can last for many, many years and some craftsmen claim that their work can last for decades. This is because real leather has a natural durability that fake leather and other synthetic materials lack.