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Solid Brown Leather Sling (8.5 in.) from Peru, "Free Adventurer"

Handcrafted of leather, this simple, yet eye-catching sling is designed by Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos. He gives the bag a solid design. This... more

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Handcrafted of leather, this simple, yet eye-catching sling is designed by Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos. He gives the bag a solid design. This sling drapes over the shoulder on an adjustable strap. Opening with a belt buckle, the bag features an interior with faux leather on one side. An open pocket at the side completes the bag's interior.

  • 0.35 kgs
  • 0.8 lbs
  • Bag: 22 cm H x 18 cm W x 6 cm D
  • Bag: 8.75" H x 7" W x 2.4" 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
  • Genuine leather may naturally show subtle marks, scratches or wrinkles
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Avoid contact with water
  • Adjustable strap(s)
  • Not lined
  • Features a belt buckle closure
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 332963
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Verified Reviewer

May 11, 2019

“Very good looking !”

Very well made and the leather work is what I wanted . I must say I didnt have it very long [ just got it in mail yesterday ] before it became a gift ! She liked it so much ! Not thin leather , the finish is better than I have seen in local stores .

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Free Adventurer, Solid Brown Leather Sling (8.5 in.) from Peru

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SilverWear

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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.

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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.

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  • Any time, anywhere
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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.

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Tumi Cosmovision, Pre-Hispanic Embossed Leather Sling from Peru

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Pam

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Mar 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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Daisy Bouquet, Handcrafted Floral Leather Sling Handbag from Peru

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Karoline

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Feb 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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Fairy Dance, Handcrafted Colonial Leather Sling Handbag from Peru

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