The Hippo Purse
The Hippo Purse
Adjustable, reinforced strap and sturdy brass or stainless steel hardware makes this workhorse a favorite of my Fremont Market clients. The Mandaluna Satchel celebrates the simplicity of leather as a craft medium. Originally designed to give my customers a lot of satchel for not a lot of money, it is simply a heavy-duty pouch on an adjustable strap. I made my Mandaluna in 1992 - my first satchel ever. I have used it constantly ever since, including taking it on several international trips. It gets more attention when I hang it in my booth than some of my new bags. Consisting of one main compartment, it also has a shallow envelope towards the front to carry little things you don't want to dig for (coins, keys, pens, etc). A front accessory pouch option is available (pictured in satchel on left). Reinforced strap and buckle mounts throughout. Be sure to indicate your strap length and buckle choice when ordering.
Hippo Small Purse design: - $550.
Hippo Medium Purse design: - $775.
Measures: Small~5"x8”x3”, Medium~7”x10”x4”.
Hand stitched by me.