The Bikaner Cricket Holdall
Dimensions: H 29 cm (11.5 in) · W 95 cm (37.5 in) · D 29 cm (11.5 in)
- Cricket bat
- Pads & gloves
- Full kit
A full cricket kit is exceptionally heavy. Crafting a bag to carry that weight gracefully requires more than just sewing; it requires the structural engineering of a master saddle-maker. Pradeep, our senior craftsman, oversees the creation of every Bikaner Holdall. He hand-selects the thickest cuts of full-grain leather specifically for their load-bearing strength. Drawing on our 500-year history of crafting resilient equestrian gear, he reinforces every stress point, from the heavy-duty brass D-rings to the wraparound leather carry straps. He ensures the interior canvas is rugged and the exterior pockets are perfectly aligned. For Pradeep, this isn't just a sports bag; it's a testament to the unyielding strength of the Jeengar craft.
This is not a nylon bag to be thrown into a locker; it is a modern heirloom designed to command respect in the pavilion. Crafted from thick, heavily textured Certified Real Leather, it is built to absorb the sun, the soil, and the stories of countless innings, developing a rich, personal patina over the years. With dedicated, secure strapping for your prized bat and a cavernous interior for your pads, gloves, and helmet, The Bikaner ensures you carry your legacy to the pitch in uncompromising style.
A full cricket kit is exceptionally heavy. Crafting a bag to carry that weight gracefully requires more than just sewing; it requires the structural engineering of a master saddle-maker. Pradeep, our senior craftsman, oversees the creation of every Bikaner Holdall. He hand-selects the thickest cuts of full-grain leather specifically for their load-bearing strength. Drawing on our 500-year history of crafting resilient equestrian gear, he reinforces every stress point, from the heavy-duty brass D-rings to the wraparound leather carry straps. He ensures the interior canvas is rugged and the exterior pockets are perfectly aligned. For Pradeep, this isn't just a sports bag; it's a testament to the unyielding strength of the Jeengar craft.
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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