
A compact brown hobo purse in vegetable-tanned cowhide, built with two detachable straps and a light lining.

4.5 from 177 reviews
We cut this small hobo from vegetable-tanned cowhide, treated for a distressed finish that softens with wear. It measures 10.5 inches long, 4.2 inches deep, and 6.3 inches tall, weighing 1.2 pounds on the scale. The deep coffee shade takes on dark undertones near the seams and masks daily scuffs well.
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The hide undergoes vegetable tanning to create a vintage surface that gains character as it bends. Surface marks blend into the brown tone. We reinforce the stress points with heavy thread so the curved top line holds its curve.
We include a wide woven floral guitar strap that adjusts from 15 to 25.5 inches for shoulder or cross-body carry. A narrower leather strap provides a cleaner, traditional hang when clipped to the solid metal side rings.
Inside the main zip compartment, we fit a pale polyester lining that helps you spot keys and coins quickly. Storage includes one leather-trimmed slip pocket for a phone and a secure zipped wall pocket for smaller valuables.
The 4.2-inch base gives this compact bag sufficient depth to stand upright when set down. It carries a phone, wallet, and small cosmetics pouch without straining the top zipper or bulging at the side panels.
The bag sits at the hip. This is where most of ours land. At 10.5″ by 6.3″ across the face and 4.2″ deep, it comes to about 278 cubic inches inside. That is enough for long wallet and a phone.

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