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Handcrafted Leather Messenger Bag from Peru, "Casual Business"

Designed by Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos, this messenger bag is at once... 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
  • Bag: 25 cm H x 22.5 cm W x 7 cm D
  • Bag: 9.75" H x 8.75" W x 2.8" D
  • Strap(s): 80 cm min L - x 160 cm max L x 2 cm W
  • Strap(s): 31.5" min L - x 63" max L x 0.8" W
  • Drop length: 35 cm min L - x 70 cm max L
  • Drop length: 13.75" min L - x 27.5" max L

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

From New Mexico

Verified Reviewer

10/22/2022

"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.

Best Uses

  • NONE!

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Casual Business, Handcrafted Leather Messenger Bag from Peru

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David

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02/18/2019

"Daughter loves it!"

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

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Casual Business, Handcrafted Leather Messenger Bag from Peru

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L Christian

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07/11/2022

"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.

Best Uses

  • Any time, anywhere

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Elaine

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06/26/2022

"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.

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Pam

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03/04/2022

"Excellent tool design"

Great craftsmanship, I am pleasantly impressed with how nice this purse is. I just need to shorten the strap.

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Karoline

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02/23/2022

"Everything I wanted"

I had a bag very similar to this one when I was in high school and college. It was beautiful!! Someone stole it. I was heart broken. When I found this on the site I was giddy happy! Being sick and tired of the poor quality of items on the market now I pulled the trigger and bought this beautiful bag!!! It is built to last. Im 63 now and this will be my last.

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