PATCH 03. Mini shoulder bag with adjustable chain strap
Hand made, indigo dyed leather bag. Katazome method used. Mini sized, but large enough for all the essentials Front zipper opening, single compartment with leather & fabric lining. body dimension: 9 x 7.2 x 1" Gold tone finish Adjustable metal strap: Hand carry, shoulder carry and cross body carry strap drop to top of purse: 10, 19" or 23" Leather was dip dyed with natural indigo. 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