Waxed Canvas Tote with Leather Trim

A medium waxed canvas tote with leather trim and a zip top

This is a medium waxed canvas tote with cowhide trim and handles, built in a vertical rectangle shape that holds your daily essentials without feeling bulky. The top closes with a zip, so your things stay inside when you are on the move.

Inside you will find a cotton lining, a zip pocket and separate slots for your phone and cards. Outside, a snap-fastened leather patch pocket on the front keeps small items within reach.

At a glance

The piece: canvas body, leather details

The trim, the base panel and the two long shoulder handles are cowhide, which the supplier states is top-grain cowhide.

The bag stands upright on its flat leather base. The front has one patch pocket with a leather flap and a metal snap. At the top edge of the opening there is another small metal snap. We sell this bag as No brand: it comes without a maker's label, and we describe it only from the supplier's stated facts and the photos.

Who it's for

For you if you want one everyday bag that works for work, errands and a day out. It suits the person who carries a laptop, a notebook, a water bottle and a wallet, and likes a bag that closes properly at the top.

The two long handles sit comfortably over the shoulder. If you prefer a bag you can grab and go without fuss, and you like the combination of canvas and leather, this shape is a straightforward choice.

Closer look: the details we can confirm

• Oil-waxed canvas body (supplier)
• Cowhide trim, base and two shoulder handles; supplier declares top-grain cowhide (supplier)
• Cotton lining (supplier)
• Zip closure at the top (supplier)
• Inside zip pocket, phone pocket, card pocket (supplier)
• Front snap-fastened leather patch pocket (photos)
• Flat leather base, bag stands upright (photos)
• Vertical rectangle shape, medium size (supplier)

Materials and build

The main material is oil-waxed canvas. Waxed canvas has a slightly stiff feel that softens with use, and it develops its own patina over time. The supplier makes no waterproof claim, so we do not either: on a heavy rain day, keep important items in a separate pouch.

The handles, the base and the front pocket flap are cowhide. The lining is cotton, which feels soft against your things and does not snag easily. The supplier gives no care instructions, so follow the sewn-in label inside the bag.

Size and dimensions

The supplier describes this tote as medium size and vertical rectangle. They do not list exact centimetre measurements, so we cannot give you a precise width, height or depth.

In the photos the bag looks large enough to hold a standard laptop, a notebook and a few extras, and it hangs to roughly hip height when carried over the shoulder on a standard mannequin torso. If you need exact measurements before ordering, get in touch and we will measure a sample for you.

Styling: five colours to choose from

The tote comes in five colours: khaki, black, army green, grey and rose red. Rose red is a muted dusty pink-red in the photos, soft enough to go with most outfits.

Black and grey are easy everyday choices that work with office wear and casual clothes alike. Rose red adds a quiet pop of colour to a neutral coat or a dark jacket.

Occasions

Use it for the daily commute, a trip to the library or the market, a weekend walk or a day at a cafe. It is the kind of bag you grab when you need to carry more than a crossbody can hold, but you do not want a backpack.

The zip top makes it practical for crowded places and public transport, because you do not have to worry about things falling out or being easily reached.

Care: follow the sewn-in label

The supplier gives no care instructions for this tote, so follow the label sewn inside the bag. As a general rule for waxed canvas and leather bags: wipe off light dirt with a damp cloth, do not machine wash, and let it air dry if it gets wet.

Store it upright in a dry place, and stuff it with paper if you will not use it for a while, so it keeps its shape.

The wow detail: the leather base that holds its shape

The flat leather base is the detail that makes this tote feel more considered than a simple canvas bag. It means the bag stands up on its own when you set it down, so you do not have to balance it against a chair or a wall.

Not sure which colour fits your wardrobe good? Lucy, our AI stylist, can help you pick the one that goes with the clothes you wear most.

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Our promise

Ships from our partner warehouse in China, with tracking. Usually 9–15 business days to your door. Delivery is free within the EU on orders from €69. Below €69 it costs €4.95 in the Netherlands and €6.95 elsewhere in the EU.

Returns: 14 days from delivery, as long as the bag is unused, still has its tags and is in the original packaging. Our promise is plain: if what arrives does not match what this page says, send it back and we refund you, with the return postage on us.

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