Kind words just received in an e-mail message from my dear friend, Juli:
Made from the hides of buffalo, horse, and cow, and the antler of an antelope, I like to call this bag “The Herbivore”, which suits my wannabe vegetarian, but can’t quite commit to it, status perfectly.
The buffalo hide gives the bag a unique textured elegance, and its chocolate color is delicious. The wide inner pocket made from horsehide is a perfect place to easily stash and retrieve my keys. The thicker cowhide pockets are exactly the right size and placement for a phone, a lipstick, and a bottle of hand sanitizer. Big enough to hold a spiral notebook (or an iPad), but in no way bulky, the bag's dimensions are expertly scaled. When I throw the bag over my shoulder, the strap and buckle hang just the right way .
But, the design elements of the purse are what really make it special. The antler closure couples with the detailed stitching to give the bag a look that is at the same time polished and relaxed. I feel great wearing it out to a hipster restaurant, to a work meeting, or just to a yoga class.
And despite my occasionally clumsy treatment – there’s not a scratch or pulled thread anywhere on the bag. It’s inexplicably getting better the more I wear it.
It’s much more than a pleasure, it’s a privilege to carry my DBS Handmade bag.
