Some bags you admire. This one you fall in love with the moment you hold it. Handwoven strip by strip from genuine vegetable-tanned full-grain cowhide leather , this soft, slouchy basket tote from Alexel Crafts is the kind of piece that photographers stop you for on the street — and only gets more beautiful with every season you carry it.
Unlike rigid structured bags, this one is deliberately unlined and unshaped — the open weave and linerless construction keep it feather-light and effortlessly relaxed, slumping softly against your body whether you carry it by hand or tucked under your arm. The hand-braided full-grain cowhide handle is woven for durability — wear-resistant, load-bearing and strong enough to carry everything you need without fear of snapping. A removable drawstring canvas inner pouch keeps your phone, keys and cards secure inside the open basket body.
The distinctive loop-and-tab leather rim — each individual loop hand-stitched through the top edge — is the finishing detail that separates this bag from every mass-produced imitation. It is both structural and decorative: holding the weave in place while giving the bag its signature frilled crown.
iPhone Plus (6.7"), iPad (10.9"), folding umbrella, power bank, cushion compact, keys, wallet and daily essentials. A 13" MacBook will not fit comfortably — this is a lifestyle and everyday bag, not a laptop carrier.
Top opening: 36cm
Base: 16cm
Height: 20cm
Depth: 9cm
Handle Drop: 28cm
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Leather that lives and breathes Vegetable-tanned cowhide is the most natural, eco-conscious leather process available. The finish starts matte and waxy, then gradually softens, deepens in tone and develops a one-of-a-kind patina that is entirely your own. |
Impossibly light for genuine leather At just 400g, the linerless open-weave construction strips out every gram of unnecessary weight. You get real leather, real craftsmanship — and a bag that never feels like a burden. |
The relaxed silhouette is the point Without a rigid base or structure, this bag drapes and slouches naturally against the body — giving that effortless, off-duty look that no stiff structured bag can replicate. |
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A handle built to last The shoulder strap is hand-braided from the same full-grain cowhide as the body — wear-resistant, flexible and strong enough to carry a full day's worth of essentials without stretching or breaking. |
Secure without being structured The removable drawstring canvas inner pouch keeps your phone, cards and keys corralled inside the open basket body — so you get all the airy aesthetic with none of the anxiety. |
Four colours, one timeless shape Mustard yellow, dusty mauve, berry red and warm tan — each colour has its own personality, and the same organic leather weave makes every one look like a collectible piece rather than a seasonal accessory. |
Full-grain cowhide retains all the natural characteristics of the hide — including growth marks, blood vessel traces, insect bite marks, texture variation and minor surface scratches. These are not defects ; they are proof that your bag is made from real, uncoated leather and not bonded or PU. As with all genuine leather, the bag will absorb liquids — avoid prolonged exposure to water, soy sauce or dye. A natural leather scent is present when new and will fade with airing. Condition with leather balm regularly; do not machine wash.
Please allow us a period of 6-8 business days to craft your order.