How To Care For Our Products

Proper care is crucial in extending the lifetime of our possessions. We can keep our items from ending up as trash in landfills prematurely when we are intentional with how we treat them. Our goal is to have your purchase sustain for years to come. 

The leather used for our products do not contain any synthetic coatings, therefore extra care is required. Please closely follow these instructions to guarantee that this artisanal item ages beautifully.

Natural Aging Process

This item will soften, shine, and deepen in color with regular use. This process happens naturally with time, and is in reaction to the natural oils from your body and exposure to sun. The natural wear that this item will endure will be highly personalized to you, and will reflect the amount of time it has been in your possession. We hope you find this process as beautiful as we do.

General Care

Avoid contact with water. If this item gets wet, wipe off excess water with a soft cloth and immediately let air dry. Do not use direct heat such as a hair dryer. This can cause the leather to dry out and crack. If desired, treat your bag with a water repellent to avoid water stains, ensuring that you follow the instructions of that product. 

Our leather is sensitive to scratches. Depending on the size/depth, most scratches can be buffed away using a microfiber cloth, your finger, or a very small amount of leather conditioner. 

Storage

When not in use, store this item in a cool, dry place with the dust bag provided.

Keep away from direct natural or unnatural light.

To maintain its shape, stuff with dry towels or crumpled up newspaper.

Wipe off any moisture before storing to prevent mold or mildew.

Leather Conditioning

Depending on frequency of use and climate, it is generally recommended that leather goods are conditioned 1-2 times a year to restore, protect and extend its life. All orders come with a 1 oz complimentary conditioning balm. The wax in this balm will help make it less vulnerable to water.

Directions for leather balm application: 

1. Before applying, make sure the surface of leather is clean and dry. 

2. Test a small amount of the balm on a hidden area of leather to preview the results. Start with a very small amount since a little goes a long way.

3. Using a microfiber rag, massage a thin layer of the balm evenly into the surface of leather in circular motions.

4. After 30 minutes, buff away excess using a soft dry towel.

Please note:
Lighter shades of leather may naturally darken slightly with application
Over-conditioning can result in the leather becoming too soft and may lead to loss of shape