BELLE simple shoulder bag with adjustable handle
Hand made, indigo dyed leather bag. Katazome method used. Zipper opening on front, single interior compartment with exterior pocket body dimension: 10.5 x 8 x 1.75" Gold tone finish Adjustable metal strap: Hand carry, shoulder carry and cross body carry strap drop to top of purse: 10, 17.5 or 22.75" Leather was dip dyed with natural indigo and hand painted with metallic leather paint. Made in New York City with imported cowhide from Brazil This one of a kind bag is made one at a time. How was it made? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-hExjsB3uw&t=157s Leather was hand dyed using natural indigo. Katazome* technique was applied to create the surface pattern. Once dyed, leather was conditioned with bee wax and pine resin, before being made into a bag. This leather was tanned with vegetable tannin and dyed with indigo using minimal chemical use. The botanical tannin and dye ensures leather will age well. With repeated use, indigo hue will darken and acquire richer tone. Katazome is a