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Handcrafted Leather Messenger Bag from Peru, "Casual Business"

Product ID: 332967

Designed by Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos, this messenger bag is at once casual and full of business. The bag is handcrafted of brown leather... more

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Designed by Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos, this messenger bag is at once casual and full of business. The bag is handcrafted of brown leather, draped over the shoulder on an adjustable strap. On the front, the bag features a small pocket that opens with a magnetic snap. The bag's main interior opens with a belt buckle, revealing a single compartment with faux leather lining on the sides.

  • 0.62 kgs
  • 1.4 lbs
  • 9.75" H x 8.75" W x 2.8" D
  • 9.75" H x 8.75" W x 2.8" D

  • Leather; polyester synthetic leather lining
  • Adjustable strap(s)
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Genuine leather may naturally show subtle marks, scratches or wrinkles
  • Not lined
  • Features a belt buckle closure
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 332967
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SilverWear

From New Mexico

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Oct 22, 2022

“Very poor design. Strap which is NOT adjustable and it is way too long...”

I was really, really hoping to like this messenger bag. But the leather is extremely (and I mean extremely) stiff. Definitely not soft leather. But the major problem is that the strap is so unnecessarily long that the bag is essentially unusable. The strap is 60 inches long. That is a five foot shoulder strap! And it is NOT adjustable. Seriously? The bag is only a few inches off the ground when it is on my shoulder and it is very cumbersome. Unless you are seven feet tall, I would NOT buy this. The only way I can use this is if I take it to a shoemaker and pay and have the strap shortened. But I dont know if I will do that since the leather is so stiff. I am extremely, extremely disappointed. This was a total waste of money. I wish I had not bought this. Novica should talk to the artist and have him redesign the strap. The current strap design is a total FAIL. I recommend that you buy something else.

NONE!
Purchased Item Casual Business, Handcrafted Leather Messenger Bag from Peru

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David

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Feb 18, 2019

“Daughter loves it!”

I bought this bag for my daughter for Christmas and she loves it. High quality craftsmanship at a reasonable price!

Purchased Item Casual Business, Handcrafted Leather Messenger Bag from Peru

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L Christian

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Jul 11, 2022

“My mother had a bag like this in the fifties!”

And then it become my bag! I was thrilled to find a replacement on Novica.

Any time, anywhere
Purchased Item Chimu Style, Pre-Hispanic Leather Sling Handbag from Peru

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