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The Sierra Tote: Generations of Craft in One Bag

$198.98
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  • Brown leather bag on a wooden surface
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  • Brown leather bag on a wooden surface
  • Brown leather bag with strap on a wooden floor
  • Brown leather tote bag on a white background
  • Brown leather bag on a light gray background
  • Brown leather handbag on a light background
  • Brown leather handbag with gold hardware on a light gray background
  • Brown leather handbag on a light gray background
  • Close-up of a brown leather bag with visible stitching on a light gray background
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The Sierra Tote: Generations of Craft in One Bag

The Sierra Tote: Generations of Craft in One Bag

$198.98

The Daily Driver for the Modern Nomad.

Most leather totes are either too stiff to be comfortable or too flimsy to hold their shape. The Sierra is the middle ground: handcrafted from soft, pliable full-grain leather that stays upright when you set it down at the coffee shop, and develops a unique character (patina) the more you use it.

Features:

  • The Leather: Full grain, vegetable-tanned leather. It features a "pull-up" finish—watch the color lighten and evolve where it bends and moves.
  • The Build: 100% Solid hardware. No plastic, no mystery metals.
  • The Fit: Effortlessly holds a 15" Laptop + 32oz Water Bottle + your daily journals.
  • The Carry: Reinforced handles for the shoulder, plus a removable, adjustable crossbody strap for when you’re on the move.
  • Inside: Internal pocket to hold important items separate
  • Strong Magnetic clasp keeps the tote closed until you need to open it
  • Front slip pocket to hold easy-to access items
  • Brass rivets reinforce handle attachment points
  • 12"H x 11"W x 5"D

Artisan Heritage: The San Francisco Leather Legacy
This isn't a factory-made accessory. The Sierra is built in Cotacachi, Ecuador, by Pablo and Juan, 4th-generation leather artisans.
Their family shop was founded by their great-grandmother nearly a century ago. When you carry this bag, you are carrying four generations of Andean tradition and a piece of history that is built to last another lifetime.

Thoughtful Details:

  • Raw Suede Interior: Experience the natural, unfinished beauty of the hide.
  • Quick Access: One interior pocket for your phone/keys, one exterior pocket for items you need in a pinch.
  • Magnetic Closure: A strong magnetic clasp keeps your belongings secure without the "fight" of a stubborn zipper
  • Hand-Stitched Durability: Every stress point is reinforced with brass rivets

Why Southern Route Trading Company?
We don't do middle-men. By working directly with Pablo and Juan, we ensure they are paid fairly for their incredible skill, while you receive an heirloom-quality bag at a price that isn't inflated by corporate overhead.

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