Dimensions: H 13 cm (5 in) · W 18 cm (7 in) · D 6 cm (2.5 in)
- Phone
- Cards & keys
- Earphones
- Lip balm
The Alwar Mini Satchel
Dimensions: H 13 cm (5 in) · W 18 cm (7 in) · D 6 cm (2.5 in)
- Phone
- Cards & keys
- Earphones
- Lip balm
Creating a bag with such strict, architectural lines requires a master of precision. If the cuts are off by even a millimeter, the bag loses its crisp, boxy shape. Pradeep, an artisan renowned for his exactitude and structural expertise, handcrafts every Alwar Satchel. Pradeep works with our Hohenstein-certified sun-tanned leather—chosen specifically because it is incredibly lightweight yet possesses the rigidity needed to hold a strong shape. He meticulously hand-stitches the gussets and expertly aligns the front slip pocket so it sits perfectly flush beneath the main flap. For Pradeep, the Alwar is an exercise in perfect geometry, a tribute to the 500-year-old Jeengar tradition of flawless, functional design.
The Alwar features a classic, squared-off silhouette with a beautifully proportioned front flap, secured by a traditional antique-brass buckle. Crafted from our signature sun-tanned Jodhpuri leather, it captures the golden, baked hues of the desert. Weighing an astonishingly light 250 grams, it feels weightless on the shoulder. As it accompanies you from quiet museum afternoons to bustling city evenings, the Hohenstein-certified hide will develop a rich, personalized patina, ensuring this modern heirloom only grows more beautiful with time.
Creating a bag with such strict, architectural lines requires a master of precision. If the cuts are off by even a millimeter, the bag loses its crisp, boxy shape. Pradeep, an artisan renowned for his exactitude and structural expertise, handcrafts every Alwar Satchel. Pradeep works with our Hohenstein-certified sun-tanned leather—chosen specifically because it is incredibly lightweight yet possesses the rigidity needed to hold a strong shape. He meticulously hand-stitches the gussets and expertly aligns the front slip pocket so it sits perfectly flush beneath the main flap. For Pradeep, the Alwar is an exercise in perfect geometry, a tribute to the 500-year-old Jeengar tradition of flawless, functional design.
How your bag is made
The hides are tanned with babul bark, then worked and laid out to cure by hand. It is the slow way, and the reason the leather softens with age instead of cracking.
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What every Jeengar piece carries
- Certified Real Leather
Tested and certified by the Hohenstein Institute, Germany.
- The artisan sets the price
Paid in full, upfront, before a single piece is sold.
- Five centuries of the craft
Made by the Jeengar, the saddle-makers of Rajasthan.
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