The Kendal — Tobacco Suede Bucket Bag

The Kendal Suede is our oval-based bucket bag in cow suede, with a smooth leather drawstring threaded through brass eyelets, a short shoulder strap and a removable long strap for crossbody wear.

Tobacco is a rich mid brown with a hint of orange, the classic suede colour. The nap catches the light and darkens slightly where your hand rests, which is part of the look.

It stands 9″ (23 cm) tall, 9.75″ (25 cm) across the opening and 4.75″ (12 cm) deep, with an 11″ (28 cm) shoulder drop and an adjustable crossbody strap. The flat oval base means a water bottle stands upright.

Inside there is a zip pocket and a magnetic tab under the drawstring, so the bag stays shut in a crowd even when the cord is loose.

Choose the Kendal Suede if you like to see everything at a glance and want both a shoulder and a crossbody strap in one soft bag. The same shape comes in smooth full-grain in our leather bucket bags. Or browse all our suede bags.

The suede

We use cow suede with a short, even nap, so it feels soft without shedding. The strap, binding and zip ends are smooth full-grain leather, which takes the wear that suede alone would not.

How it is made

Made to order in our own workshop. The suede body is lined in cotton twill so it keeps its shape, the strap anchors are leather, stitched and riveted, and the hardware is solid brass.

Care

Keep a suede brush and an eraser block at home: brush to refresh, rub out small marks with the block, and avoid heavy rain. Never use leather conditioner on the suede.