Manufacturing Handcrafted Leather Bags

1. Manufacturing Handcrafted Leather Bags You must have tried to buy a leather wallet online or a branded sling bag some time. People usually opt for good quality leather accessories as they are super sturdy and long-lasting. Their durability is one of the most important factors. Earlier one had to look for branded showrooms for authentic stuff. However, these days with everything available online, leather bags are easier to access for everyone. Have you ever wondered how are handcrafted bags are made? What makes them so unique and a little more expensive than the other run of the mill bags? Established brands like Aavira who have a huge collection of handcrafted bags and wallets start the process of creating a handbag right from the scratch. The process starts with procuring the best quality of raw materials. Which is good quality leather in this case. Tanned leather is hand-rolled using a heavy rolling pin by the workers. This gives the leather a wonderful smoothness whilst maintaining its natural grain. The finished product would now be smooth devoid of any humps or roughness. Everything from a pure leather backpack to a visiting card holder, manufacturers take utmost care while creating their pieces. After being hand-rolled, the leather gets its signature vintage feel. It is only then

2. that it is ready to be hand-cut into each section of the bag. Each section would be measured as per the design of the bag and cut accordingly. There are a variety of metal templates that are used to cut the sections of the bag. Then a canvas lining is glued on give the leather an added strength. This also helps in creating zipper pockets of multiple compartments in the bag. Many times apart from gluing, the canvas is also double-stitched by hand. A pure leather backpack would need more durability hence at times they are stitched to make it more strong. Now comes the most interesting part where each section is ready to be double stitched together. This process takes years of expertise and master craftsman makes one perfect stitch after the other. This is what makes handcrafted bags so special and expensive as well. Your branded sling bag may cost you more than a regular, off the mill handbag. It is the finesse and the workmanship that makes handcrafted bags so desirable.