How do I properly care for my leather bag?
How to properly care for your leather bag: Tips for vegetable-tanned leather
Our leather bags are crafted from high-quality, vegetable-tanned cowhide. The natural vegetable tanning process, using plant-based tannins, creates a particularly firm and durable leather that develops a unique patina over time.
How to care for your leather bag
To keep your leather bag looking beautiful for a long time, we recommend waterproofing the leather once or twice a year. If using a waterproofing spray, the treatment should be repeated every 3–4 months.
You should avoid rain and moisture whenever possible, as vegetable-tanned leather can be more sensitive to water spots. If a stain does occur, you can treat it with a suitable leather care product.
Direct sun and strong light can also change the color of the leather over time. We love the natural, darker leather patina that this creates. If you wish to maintain the original color, store your bag in a dust bag and fill it with paper to help it keep its shape. You should avoid humid rooms.
Why vegetable-tanned leather?
Vegetable tanning uses plant-based tannins. The leather is left as natural as possible after tanning, which gives it its characteristic feel and appearance.
To us, leather is a durable and natural material. The hides are a byproduct of the meat and dairy industry. Instead of disposing of these hides, they are processed into a high-quality material that can accompany us for many years.
Our love for timeless leather bags and sustainable craftsmanship is no coincidence: we still own leather bags belonging to our grandparents from the 1970s. Decades later, they tell their own story – and this is exactly the longevity and beauty we want for our bags.
