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Solid Brown Leather Sling Handbag from Peru, "Colonial Fashion"

Product ID: 327414

With its simple style, this sling will become a wardrobe staple. Designed by Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos, the bag is handcrafted of leather... more

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With its simple style, this sling will become a wardrobe staple. Designed by Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos, the bag is handcrafted of leather, featuring a solid brown color. It drapes over the shoulder on an adjustable strap. A twist-lock closure opens to reveal an unlined interior with a pocket on one side.

  • 0.43 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 8.75" H x 10.25" W x 2.4" D
  • 8.75" H x 10.25" W x 2.4" D

  • Leather
  • Adjustable strap(s)
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Genuine leather may naturally show subtle marks, scratches or wrinkles
  • Features a twist lock clasp
  • Not lined
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 327414
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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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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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Elaine

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Jun 26, 2022

“A Handbag With Ancient Symbols, a Must!”

When I saw this handbag with the pre-Hispanic symbols, I knew that I wanted one. Then when I looked at the close views of the workmanship, I was sold. When I received the handbag, I knew that I had made a great choice. The leather tooling is outstanding and the bag is very well made. The shoulder strap is very long so I will probably have it shortened by a leather craftsman from my area. I havent decided yet.

Purchased Item Tumi Cosmovision, Pre-Hispanic Embossed Leather Sling from Peru

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