Sheepskin Satchel #8

Dark grey sheepskin purse backed with tanoak sheepskin, an additional pocket with scalloped trim, and an adjustable tanoak deer strap. This bag is designed to be worn as a shoulder or crossbody style, and can hold your phone, wallet and a few small items like balms, jewelry, and snacks.

Approximate measurements: 8" w x 7" h with an additional 5.5" x 4.5" pocket on the back, and two strap length options: 

- the small strap is adjustable between 29" and 40"
- the large strap is adjustable between 42" and 52"

Made from mimosa tanned wooly sheepskin, mimosa and tanoak bark tanned sheepskin leather, and tanoak bark tanned deerskin leather straps - all tanned and sewn by me. Solid brass hardware and a RiRi zipper with burgundy zipper tape. 

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This hide is tanned with mimosa (Acacia mearnsii) tannin extract, with additional ingredients used in the process including: salt, citric acid, soap, and distilled vinegar. They are softened with sheep tallow soap, sunflower seed lecithin, and olive oil.

Because the tanning and washing process I use does not involve harsh petroleum-derived solvents, and instead mostly handwork, the wool may contain seeds or small pieces of leaves and other vegetable matter, and it may also retain a faint smell of sheep and bark. Enjoy it! To care for this hide, air it out often. You can handwash with warm water and soap and line dry, or fill your washer and allow to soak. More info on my process, cleaning & care.