CONTESSA Intrecciato - Braided Leather Shoulder Bag for Women
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CONTESSA is a women’s leather shoulder bag crafted from soft Italian calfskin. Its distinctive braided pattern and classic silhouette create a timeless look with a subtle vintage feel. The medium-sized design offers room for your everyday essentials without the bulk of a larger bag. With a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap, the bag can be worn over the shoulder or across the body, making it a versatile choice for everyday outings and more dressed-up occasions.
CONTESSA is designed to carry the essentials you need throughout the day, such as your purse, phone, keys and glasses case. The cotton lining and two interior pockets — one zipped and one open for your phone — help keep smaller belongings organised.
Its medium-sized format is ideal when you want a practical everyday bag without carrying a larger style. Please note that it is not suitable for A4 documents or a laptop.
The detachable, adjustable strap lets you choose how to carry the bag. Wear it over the shoulder for a classic look or across the body when you want to keep your hands free. The zip fastening helps keep your belongings securely inside while you are on the move.
Can the CONTESSA bag fit A4 documents or a laptop?
No. The bag is designed for everyday personal belongings and is not large enough for A4 documents or a laptop.
Can I wear the CONTESSA as a crossbody bag?
Yes. The detachable, adjustable strap allows you to wear the bag over the shoulder or across the body, depending on your preferred strap length.
How should I care for the leather?
Gently wipe the bag with a soft, dry cloth. If you use a leather-care product, test it on a discreet area first and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
What does Lavata mean, and is Lavata leather genuine leather?
Lavata refers to a treatment applied to leather after tanning. It can contribute to a softer feel and a nuanced appearance. The material remains genuine leather, not a synthetic substitute. The final look and feel depend on how the leather has been treated.
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Your leather handbag or backpack is made from high-quality Italian leather, which is a noble and living material – over time, it develops a beautiful, natural patina. With a few simple and regular treatments, you can maintain its softness, shine, and unique appearance for many years.
Thanks to these simple treatments, your Italian leather bag will gain character with each passing year, developing a unique patina that will make it truly personal and timeless.
Our leather products are made locally in Italy, as well as in Madagascar, India, Pakistan and Bhutan. We carefully select our partners to ensure high quality and fair value for our products. They are mainly craftsmen, running small workshops employing 2-3 people, usually from the family. This is important to us, because the craft is perfected and passed down from generation to generation, which guarantees the high quality of the manufactured products.
We strictly adhere to the principles of fair trade, focusing on transparency, honesty and respect in business relations, e.g. by paying fair prices or supporting - where necessary - the local community in difficult times.
Pelle Lavata, also known as Washed Leather, is natural leather that undergoes a special washing and tumbling process after tanning. This treatment gives the leather an exceptionally soft and supple feel, along with a distinctive, slightly aged appearance and natural creasing. It is widely used for bags and backpacks, where its comfort and relaxed vintage character make it particularly appealing.
Lavata leather, also known as Washed Leather, is made by washing already tanned and dyed natural leather in large industrial drums with water and softening agents. The intensive tumbling process softens the leather fibres, partially lightens the surface and creates its characteristic natural creases. The result is exceptionally soft, supple leather with a naturally aged vintage appearance from the very beginning.
A Lavata leather bag feels wonderfully soft and supple from the very first use, making it comfortable to carry every day. Its naturally worn-in look, with distinctive creases and subtle variations in the leather, gives it a unique vintage character that only becomes richer with time. It’s a great choice for anyone who appreciates genuine materials, everyday comfort and leather that develops more character as it ages.
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