Astor Loris The craft

Made to be carried for years.

Two pieces in full-grain leather, a men's handbag and a wallet. Each one is cut, stitched and finished by hand.

2pieces
3leathers: black, brown, camel
1maker per piece

Astor

Men's handbag
  • Astor in black leather, view 1 of 6
  • Astor in black leather, view 2 of 6
  • Astor in black leather, view 3 of 6
  • Astor in black leather, view 4 of 6
  • Astor in black leather, view 5 of 6
  • Astor in black leather, view 6 of 6
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A zip-top leather pouch with a wrist loop. It keeps your phone, wallet, keys and the rest of the day in one place, and carries comfortably in one hand.

Colour: Black
Details

A zip-top leather pouch with a wrist loop. It keeps your phone, wallet, keys and the rest of the day in one place, and carries comfortably in one hand.

Leather
Smooth full-grain leather
Closure
Full-length top zip
Carry
Leather wrist loop
Detail
Embossed Kayan mark
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Loris

Wallet

Eight cards and folded notes, and nothing else. Made from a single piece of leather so it stays slim, and wears into the shape of your pocket over time.

Colour: Camel
Details

Eight cards and folded notes, and nothing else. Made from a single piece of leather so it stays slim, and wears into the shape of your pocket over time.

Size
11 × 9 cm closed, 1 cm thick
Leather
Full-grain, vegetable-tanned cowhide
Holds
8 cards, 2 note compartments
Edges
Hand-painted and burnished
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Shown in camel
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Every piece

2 pieces × 3 leathers
AstorBlack$50.00
AstorBrown$50.00
AstorCamel$50.00
LorisBlack$30.00
LorisBrown$30.00
LorisCamel$30.00
Astor close up

Seven
stitches
an inch.

Every seam is saddle-stitched with two needles and one waxed linen thread. It's slower than a machine, and it's why a Kayan seam holds even if a single stitch is cut. The zip runs the full length of the top, so the whole bag opens wide.

How it's made

About two days for Astor, half a day for Loris

  1. Choosing the hide

    Only the top layer of the hide, with its natural grain left intact. Marks are cut around, not sanded away.

  2. Cutting

    Each panel is cut by hand against a template, so the grain runs the same direction across the whole piece.

  3. Saddle stitching

    Two needles on one waxed linen thread. If a stitch ever breaks, the seam holds, which a machine lockstitch can't promise.

  4. Finishing the edges

    Edges are sanded, painted and burnished in layers until they're smooth to the touch and sealed against water.

Leather ages

How each colour changes over the first three years

Black

Changes the least. The surface goes from matte to a soft sheen where your hand rests most.

Brown

Deepens toward a dark chestnut, with lighter tones showing through at the folds and edges.

Camel

Changes the most. It turns a warm honey within months and records every place it's been carried.

Order

Cash on delivery

  1. Add to cart

    Pick a colour and quantity, then add Astor or Loris to your cart.

  2. Enter delivery details

    Your name, WhatsApp number and address. No card or account needed.

  3. Send it on WhatsApp

    Placing the order opens WhatsApp with everything written. Tap Send and we reply to confirm.

  4. Pay on delivery

    Pay the courier in cash when your order arrives at your door.