+ DIMENSIONS & LEATHER DETAILS

Height: 13 inches
Width: 14 inches
Depth: 6 inches
Handle Drop Length: Standard 7-inch drop length (our most popular!) or custom 9, 10, or 11 inches

Vegetable Tanned leather is:

Smooth-grained and un-dyed
Structured and substantial
Uniform in color, and ready to develop a deep patina

+ TOTE DETAILS

Made in America (in our Atlanta studio!)
Interior pocket
Interior strap for your keys or sunglasses
100% full-grain leather, unlined
Includes a leather tag that can be monogrammed!

The iconic KMM & Co. tote just got a little more affordable! This one-of-a-kind Vegetable Tanned tote -- a leather tote made of natural, un-dyed leather -- is the newest bag in our one-of-a-kind collection. Scratch-and-dent totes Vegetable Tanned totes have scratches, scars, range marks, wrinkles, grain irregularities, variations in color, insect bites, and other imperfections from the life of the cow or the tanning process. These can be quite prominent due to the light color that this leather begins with.

This beautiful Italian leather is a Vachetta: a full-grain vegetable-tanned leather made with no dyes, no harsh chemicals, no added waxes, just natural vegetable oils. The Vegetable Tanned tote is structured enough to stand up on its own, even when empty. One of the most beloved characteristics of un-dyed vegetable tanned leather is the way it ages. With wear and use, a Vachetta tote darkens and acquires a patina unique to the way you carry your bag.

We have a number of Vegetable Tanned seconds in stock, so your tote may have different markings than the one pictured. Seconds didn't quite make the cut as full-priced totes, but their imperfections are just cosmetic. In other words, they'll last just as many years as our full-priced totes! Due to the unique nature of each hide, your bag may be a slightly different color than the one pictured. Please note that all one-of-a-kind totes are final sale, and ineligible for return, exchange, or alterations.

+ HOW IT'S MADE

It takes a lot of steps to make a leather tote by hand, whether that tote is a first-quality tote or a scratch-and-dent bag. When we receive a shipment of leather, we inspect each side and designate it a first or second. When you order a scratch-and-dent bag, we pull a few seconds sides and choose the perfect one for your bag.

Next, we cut the handles and crossbody strap out of belting-weight leather, which will break in beautifully (and stand up to years and years of use). Like the body of the bag, the handles may have cosmetic imperfections.

Next, we sew the side seams of the tote on an industrial machine, backstitching carefully for extra reinforcement. (We always avoid a seam along the bottom of the tote for structural integrity.) Then, we add the interior pocket, handles, and interior strap with copper rivets, hand-set to withstand decades of use.

Your KMM & Co. leather tote bag will become what you make it. If you want a bag that will look exactly the same after a year of heavy use, then this isn't the tote for you. But if you want a tote that looks and feels (and is!) heirloom-quality, and will acquire a patina unique to you, this may be the one.

+ SHIPPING & RETURNS

KMM & Co.'s leather tote bags are made by hand and made to order, and they can take up to three weeks to ship. Need yours faster? Email hello@kmmco.com and we'll see what we can do!

All orders over $50 ship free within the continental United States. We can ship to other locations, too! Just let us know what you have in mind!

One-of-a-kind totes are final sale and ineligible for returns or exchanges, so please make your selection carefully! We are able to offer scratch-and-dent totes at a discount because they are final sale and ineligible for return or exchange. (Please be sure that you want a scratch-and-dent tote with visible imperfections when you place your order!) Check out our return policy for more details, or email us at hello@kmmco.com if you have questions!

+ CUSTOMIZATIONS

We want your tote to be perfect for you, so we offer a variety of ways to customize your bag. We can emboss the leather tag that's included with your tote with up to 27 characters, including letters, numbers, and even a few emojis. (Just type what you'd like in the monogram field when you add a tote to your cart!) Other options include:

Or, you can keep things simple and order your tote exactly as-is. It's up to you! Please note that longer-than-standard handles, a crossbody strap, and other modifications are a custom order and make your tote final-sale and ineligible for return or exchange. Select your drop length carefully, as we are unable to make alterations to final-sale items, as per our alterations policy. Reach out to hello@kmmco.com if you have any questions!

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