Ruby

Part of the Artisans in Residence collection.

How she made it:
Ruby pairs a crossbody silhouette with the boldest hardware in Fabiana's line, a lock built in brass and wrapped entirely in alligator skin. She cuts the leather by hand, lines it in goat skin, and closes every seam herself in linen thread that matches the leather almost exactly, using the saddle stitch she learned under Heirloom Master Artisan, Beatrice Amblard. The forty-seven-inch adjustable strap is built for a bag meant to be worn all day, not carried for an afternoon. One internal pocket keeps the everyday essentials close.

Technique:
Completely handmade using the traditional French saddle-stitch technique.

Size:
9.5" W x 4.5" H x 2.5" D

Materials:
Outer - Orange full-grain young bull French leather
Lining - Bright yellow full-grain goat skin French leather
Thread - Orange linen
Closure - Gold-tone lock, wrapped in alligator skin
Strap - Up to 47", adjustable
Charm & Tag - Orange full-grain young bull French leather, yellow full-grain goat skin French leather, and orange alligator