• Mercato handcrafted leather tote bag
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Full grain leather

The Mercato – Handcrafted Leather Tote | Verrone

The Mercato – Handcrafted Leather Tote | Verrone

$215.00
$215.00
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  • Full grain leather with an open top and no closure
  • Flat base so it stands upright when you set it down
  • Interior pocket for the things you do not want loose

Description

The Mercato is the carry all. Crazy horse leather, a wide open main compartment, and a dedicated 13 inch laptop section so your computer is not sliding around under everything else.

The handles are shaped and set to sit properly on a shoulder, which sounds obvious and is surprisingly rare. Loaded with a laptop, a notebook and the rest of a day, it still hangs straight.

It moves between a desk and a Saturday without changing character. Crazy horse leather deepens rather than wears out, so the tote you carry in year three will look considerably better than the one you unwrapped.

  • Premium crazy horse leather
  • Dedicated 13 inch laptop compartment
  • Large open main compartment
  • Shaped shoulder handles
  • Deepens in colour with age

Shipping and Returns

US shipping is free on every order, with no minimum to reach. Your order is made up and dispatched within 1 to 3 business days, and usually arrives 5 to 7 days after that. You will receive a tracking link by email as soon as it ships. We ship within the United States only at the moment.

You have 30 days from delivery to return an item. It needs to be unused, in the same condition you received it, and in its original packaging. Return shipping is paid by you. Contact us first so we can send you the return address, as returns sent without a request cannot be accepted. Once the return arrives and has been inspected we will email you to confirm, and an approved refund goes back to your original payment method. Sale items cannot be refunded. Full details are on our Shipping and Returns page.

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Open on purpose

Open on purpose

No zip, no flap, no buckle. A tote is a bag you drop things into on the way past, and a closure gets in the way of that. What it needs instead is a base that keeps it upright and handles that do not dig in, both of which it has.
The bag that ends up carrying everything

The bag that ends up carrying everything

Groceries, a laptop, a jumper, a bottle of wine. Totes get used for whatever the day turns out to be, which is why the leather here is heavier than it strictly needs to be.
It slouches, and that is the good part

It slouches, and that is the good part

New it stands to attention. Six months in the sides have relaxed, the handles have darkened where you carry it, and it has stopped looking like a bag on a shelf. A tote is one of the few things that genuinely looks better creased.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it close at the top?
No, it is open. If you need a closure, look at the messengers or the backpacks.

Will it hold a laptop?
Yes, up to 15 inches, though there is no padded sleeve so use a case if you are rough with it.

Do the handles fit over a shoulder?
Over a coat, comfortably. Over a bulky winter jacket it is a squeeze.

Does it stand up on its own?
It does. The base is flat and stiff enough to keep it upright when loaded.

Is there anything inside?
One interior pocket, sized for a phone and keys.

What leather do you use?

Full grain leather, the top layer of the hide, left unsanded so the natural grain stays intact. Several pieces use Crazy Horse leather, a waxed full grain finish that scratches into a patina rather than out of one.

Will the leather change over time?

Yes, and that is the point. Full grain darkens, softens and develops a patina shaped by how you carry it. No two pieces age the same way.

How do I care for it?

Keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth, and condition it two or three times a year. Store it out of direct sunlight. Avoid soaking it, and if it does get wet let it dry at room temperature rather than near heat.

How do I choose the right size?

Each listing says what the piece is built to carry, including laptop sizes where they apply. Compare that against the bag you use now, since it is a more reliable guide than a size label. If you are between two options, message us with what you carry and we will tell you which one fits.

Is the leather treated or sealed?

Only lightly. Heavy sealing is what stops leather from ageing, so the surface is left open enough to absorb oils from your hands and darken over time. That does mean it is not waterproof. Keep it out of standing water, and if it does get wet let it dry at room temperature.

Will the colour match the photographs?

Closely, but not exactly. Full grain leather takes dye differently across the hide, so tone and grain shift slightly from piece to piece, and screens render colour differently again. Treat the photographs as an honest guide rather than a swatch. That variation is a property of real leather, not a fault.

  • Full Grain Leather

    Cut from the strongest layer of the hide

  • Made To Age

    Darkens and softens with everyday use

  • Considered Sizing

    Measured for what you actually carry