Black Leather Purse
Original price was: $ 195.$ 169Current price is: $ 169.
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- Full-grain leatherNever bonded or “genuine”
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Croc-embossed band across the top, smooth leather below.
- Full-grain leather — the top grade, not bonded or corrected-grain.
- Embossed, not crocodile — a pattern pressed into cowhide, priced accordingly.
- Side zip pocket that opens while the bag hangs at your hip.
- Free shipping worldwide — duties settled before dispatch where the carrier supports it.
- 30-day returns on unused items.
- Description
- Reviews (5)
Description
Two textures on one bag
The band across the top is croc-embossed. The body below it is smooth. Putting two textures on one bag is a deliberate choice: the pattern draws the eye upward to the opening, and the plain lower panel keeps the whole thing from reading as novelty.
A black leather purse with croc trim gets the detail of a patterned bag without being a patterned bag, which is why this shape survives in a wardrobe long after an all-over print has stopped being worn.
What you are looking at
| Leather | Full-grain |
|---|---|
| Upper band | Croc-embossed |
| Body | Smooth, contrast stitched down the centre |
| Handles | Twin, shoulder length |
| Side | Zip pocket |
| Colour | Black |
Embossed is pressed, not crocodile
Said plainly because the question deserves a plain answer: this is cowhide with a crocodile pattern pressed into it under heat. It is not crocodile skin and we do not price it as though it were. A croc embossed leather shoulder bag gives you the texture at a fraction of the cost and without the permits real exotic skin requires.
The side zip is for the thing you need standing up
Set into the side seam rather than the front, so it opens while the bag hangs at your hip. Phone, card, keys — reachable without swinging the bag round and opening the main compartment.
Black, and what it hides
The practical argument for an everyday black leather purse women carry year-round is that full-grain black is dyed through the hide. A scrape against a door frame darkens rather than exposing a pale line underneath, which is exactly what happens on a coated bag. Combined with the embossed band — texture breaks up light and hides marks — this is the most forgiving bag we make.
Questions
Is embossed crocodile leather real crocodile?
No. Embossing presses a pattern into ordinary hide, usually cowhide, under heat and pressure. Real crocodile has irregular scales that vary across the skin and carries CITES documentation. If a bag is priced like leather and described as croc-embossed, it is pressed cowhide — which is what this is.
What is the difference between a purse and a handbag?
In American English a purse is the whole bag; in British English a purse is the small thing you keep coins in, and the bag is a handbag. This is a shoulder bag either way. If you are searching from the UK and expecting something wallet-sized, you want our wallets instead.
Do leather purses scratch easily?
Smooth leather shows scratches most, textured leather least. This bag has both, which is why the embossed band sits where the bag rubs against a coat and a desk edge. Light surface scratches on full-grain usually buff out with a thumb or a dry cloth.
How do you clean a black leather purse?
A cloth barely damp with water for everyday marks, then dry at room temperature. Never a solvent or a baby wipe — both strip the finish. Condition twice a year, paying attention to the handles, which dry out first because hands take oil off rather than adding it.
Will the handles stretch?
Slightly, over years, if you consistently carry weight. They are stitched through the body rather than tabbed on at the top, so the load pulls against a panel instead of a seam, which is what prevents the stretch becoming a failure.
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days, unused and in original condition.
How long does delivery take and are duties included?
Shipping is free worldwide with no minimum order. Import duties are settled before dispatch wherever the carrier supports Delivered Duty Paid to your country, so the checkout total is the amount you pay. Where a carrier does not support it, any duty is charged locally — email info@cordwainleather.com and we will confirm which applies to you.
See the rest of our women’s leather bags, or a leather wallet to go in it.
Ella Johnson –
The shape of this purse is appealing, especially with the black color. It has the kind of look I generally prefer. The product title and details made the design easy to understand.
Jack Morrison –
What I like most about the design is the black color. It suits the style of this purse really well. It has a more understated appearance than some similar designs.
James Walker –
This purse has a clean look, and the black color is a nice touch. It is the detail I would point out first. The overall look is easy to picture with everyday outfits.
Lucy Parker –
There is a nice balance to the styling of this purse. The black color is a good finishing detail. I appreciate the focus on the smaller design details.
Amelia Foster –
The black color is what drew my attention to this purse. It gives the design a distinct look without feeling overdone. The listing explains the style clearly.