Natural Canvas East West Panel Tote
The Natural Canvas East West Panel Tote is a canvas and leather tote handmade in the KMM & Co. studio in Atlanta. Each one is meticulously crafted from heavyweight canvas (which is durable enough to stand up on its own) and gorgeous full-grain leather. Natural Canvas is an undyed cotton canvas, and the natural fibers have some subtle color variation that makes the canvas look slightly speckled. The Natural Canvas East West Panel Tote comes standard with Russet handles and a Natural Essex bottom panel. (To customize the color of the bottom panel, check out the Custom Canvas East West Panel Tote instead!)
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$250.00 - Regular price
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$250.00
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What makes KMM & Co. special?
Things to love about the KMM & Co. panel tote and mini panel tote:
1. Gorgeous full-grain leather and durable cotton canvas
The canvas panel tote and mini panel tote, designs based on KMM & Co.'s two best-selling signature totes, are handmade of beautiful cotton canvas and full-grain leather. That's the highest quality leather made, and we stock more (and brighter!) colors than just about anyone else.
2. An incredibly customizable design
We designed the canvas panel tote and mini panel tote to make each bag super customizable! Choose the color of the leather for the bottom panel, pick the length and color of the handles, and add custom features like a snap closure or a crossbody strap. Whatever your favorite color (or color combination), we can make it happen.
3. Custom-length handles
There's no single handle length that's right for everybody (or every tote). We make a range of drop lengths so you can get a perfect fit, whether you're ordering a canvas panel tote or a mini panel tote! Each tote handle is cut of belting-weight leather, and has its edges beveled, for decades of comfortable carrying. You can even customize the color of your bag's handles: We offer more than a dozen different options!
4. Traditional, solid copper rivets
Once the handles go on with traditional copper rivets, they're not budging! We take the extra time to set our rivets smooth side out, so they won't snag even the most delicate cardigan. No shortcuts!
5. Versatile interior organization
A KMM & Co. canvas panel tote is thoughtfully designed to keep your essentials close at hand. One side of the tote features an interior canvas pocket, and the other is fitted with a sturdy leather strap for your sunglasses or keys.
The canvas panel tote is the canvas and leather tote you've always wanted! Durable cotton canvas and full-grain leather are both heirloom quality materials that just get better with wear. Together, they make a bag that will acquire a patina that's unique to you and your life — just what you want from a bag you can carry every day for many years to come.
How the canvas panel tote, mini panel tote, and East West panel tote measure up:
It wasn't easy designing the canvas panel tote and mini tote: We think a great tote has to have amazing materials, heirloom-quality craftsmanship, and impeccably designed proportions. (Sure, our standards are high, but we bet that yours are, too!)
The canvas panel tote is:
• 13 inches in height
• 14 inches in width
• 6 inches in depth
• Handle drop length: standard 7 inches (our most popular!), or custom 9, 10, or 11 inches
• 1 pound and 7 ounces in weight
The canvas mini panel tote is:
• 10 inches in height
• 12 inches in width
• 4 inches in depth
• Handle drop length: standard 5 inches (our most popular!), or custom 8.5, 10, or 11 inches
• 13 ounces in weight
The canvas East West panel tote is:
• 12 inches in height
• 18 inches in width at the top of the tote
• 16 inches in width at the bottom of the tote
• 5 inches in depth
• Handle drop length: standard 7 inches (our most popular!), or custom 9, 10, or 11 inches
• Optional crossbody strap adjusts between 44 and 51 inches
• 1 pound and 7 ounces in weight
Take a closer look at the leather options for the bottom panel:
Handmade and made to order
Made to order, just for you
Like every KMM & Co. accessory, a canvas panel tote or mini panel tote is handmade and made to order. (No warehouses, no factories, just a small studio in downtown Atlanta!) Each canvas panel tote or mini panel tote takes up to 4 weeks for us to make and ship — but it's worth the wait, we promise!
A truly custom, one-of-a-kind tote
We make each bag to order, and we'll get to work on cutting and assembling yours right away. Please note that because they're fully custom, canvas panel totes and mini panel totes are final sale and ineligible for return or exchange.
Free shipping on U.S. orders $50+
All orders totaling $50 or more ship free within the United States! We also ship overseas, and to APO/ FPO addresses, too. All packages ship via USPS and go to our local Atlanta post office within 24 hours of your shipping confirmation email.
How the canvas panel tote and mini panel tote get made
Each bag is handmade in the USA (at the KMM & Co studio in Atlanta)! It all starts at the cutting table, where we cut each panel of your tote by hand. We hand-pick the perfect hide of leather for the bottom panel, considering its color, grain, character, markings, and structure. We cut the cotton canvas body of the bag in a single piece, serging its edges so that they can't unravel. The entire inside of the bag is canvas, so that the interior is neat and uniform.
Next, the canvas and leather panels of the tote go to one of our sewing stations, where the top edges of the bag are carefully hemmed for a beautiful finish. Then, the leather bottom of the bag is meticulously stitched to the canvas with a durable and beautiful double topstitch. We then stitch the side seams of the bag, backstitching to lock them in.
Finally, we hand-set copper rivets to form the gusset of the bag, and another eight to attach the handles (which are hand-cut in the color and length of your choice) and the interior pocket and strap.
Each tote is made to be indestructible, and for the entire life of the bag, we'll gladly repair it in the unlikely event that something goes wrong with the materials or craftsmanship.
Completely custom-made, just for you!
Everybody's dream tote looks a little different. With the panel tote and mini panel tote, we offer more custom options than ever so you can design your perfect bag.
1. Choose your favorite leather
Whatever your favorite color, there's a perfect leather in the KMM & Co. collection for you. Whether you want something neutral and understated or something bold and bright, we can make the bottom panel of your tote in a color that's just right! And you really can't go wrong: Every leather in our collection is full-grain, the best quality available.
2. Pick a handle length and color
Everybody's ideal handle length is different. Choose the length that's right for you and how you like to carry your tote! And pick the handle color you love the most: Whether you want the handles to match, coordinate, or contrast with the panels of the bag, there are plenty of great options.
3. Add all your favorite features — and a free mini tag!
In addition to choosing the color of each of your tote's bottom panel and its handles, you can choose to add custom features like a brass snap closure, a crossbody strap, or just the D-rings (to attach a strap you already have and love)! Plus, use the promo code FREETAG to get a free mini tag that matches the handles of your bag! Just add it to your cart on this page — and let us know what you'd like embossed!
Want to see this style in more colors? Right this way!
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Natural Canvas East West Tote
Natural Canvas East West Tote- Regular price
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$150.00 $250.00 - Regular price
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$150.00 $250.00
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Natural Canvas East West Panel Tote
Natural Canvas East West Panel Tote- Regular price
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$250.00 $350.00 - Regular price
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$250.00 $350.00
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Field Tan Canvas East West Tote
Field Tan Canvas East West Tote- Regular price
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$150.00 $250.00 - Regular price
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$150.00 $250.00
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Field Tan Canvas East West Panel Tote
Field Tan Canvas East West Panel Tote- Regular price
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$250.00 $350.00 - Regular price
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$250.00 $350.00
Ask away! FAQs about the panel tote
How much does a KMM & Co. canvas panel tote or mini panel tote hold?
The canvas panel tote is the perfect bag for work, school, the weekend, and beyond. It can comfortably fit a 13-inch MacBook, a book, a notebook, snacks, a water bottle, a large wallet, zip pouches, a makeup bag – just about anything you carry everyday. The canvas mini panel tote is great for days you want to travel a little lighter: It can comfortably carry your tablet, a book, your wallet, your phone, and other essentials — and still have room for snacks!
What handle length will be most comfortable for me?
The drop length that's best for you depends on personal preference and body type. We recommend measuring the handles on a bag you already own (and messaging us!) if you're unsure. 7-inch handles are the most popular for the tote, followed by 10-inch handles. 5-inch handles are standard for carrying a mini tote by hand, while longer drop lengths are suited for carrying the bag on your shoulder.
Should I choose Cypress or Kodiak?
While we love every leather in the KMM & Co. collection, Cypress and Kodiak are two of our favorite tannages! Kodiak is an oil-tanned leather that's a great choice if you prefer a leather with pull-up (the tendency to lighten in areas of wear of stress). Cypress has a slouchier temper and a more pronounced pebbled grain than Kodiak. Both are soft and comfortable to carry, and they wear in beautifully with age and use.
What kind of markings should I expect with full-grain leather?
Full-grain leather retains all of its original grain and character, including any imperfections. You might see range marks, grain variations, small spots or scratches, folds, or color variation. They're all a beautiful part of the leather's natural character.
How is a KMM & Co. tote different from other totes?
At KMM & Co., we put thoughtful design and heirloom-quality craftsmanship first. Each design undergoes months of field-testing and fine-tuning. We spend years working with tanneries to bring you the very best of full-grain leather. And we train our staff in slow, traditional methods of craftsmanship. Too many totes are made by people who have never carried one. Ours are made by people who carry totes everyday — and want yours to last a lifetime.