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Copper Tote

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+ 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

Copper leather is:

  • Smoothed-grain with soft finish
  • Thick and structured
  • Dimensional, with dramatic pull-up

Copper totes come standard with chestnut handles, or you can choose a custom color with the KMM & Co. Secret Menu.

    + TOTE DETAILS
    • Made in America (in our Atlanta studio!)
    • Interior pocket
    • Interior strap for your keys or sunglasses
    • 100% full-grain leather, unlined

    Introducing the classic leather tote in a brand-new color for summer! Copper is a limited-edition leather with a smooth grain, a soft finish, and a lot of pull-up. Like every color we offer, Copper is a full-grain leather, and it will acquire a beautiful patina with wear. 

    Stretch marks, range marks, variations in color, and small scratches are natural characteristics of this leather. Due to the unique nature of each hide, your bag may be a slightly different color than the one pictured. Your tote will show scratches and wear, and acquire a patina unique to you.

    While we don't stamp names or initials on our leather totes, we do make a range of leather tags that can be embossed with your name, initials, motto, or favorite short quote.

    + HOW IT'S MADE

    It takes a lot of steps to make a leather tote by hand. Each tote gets its start on the cutting table, where we inspect every side of leather and choose the perfect piece – with lots of natural character – for your tote. There's nowhere to hide imperfections, so we cut carefully.

    Next, we cut the tote's handles out of belting-weight leather, which will break in with use. We sew the side seams of the bag 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

    Your leather tote bag is made by hand and made to order, and can take up to three weeks to ship. It's worth the wait, we promise! (See our shipping page for more details.) Everything is made in and ships from our studio in Atlanta. All orders over $50 ship free within the United States. We can ship to other locations, including APO and FPO addresses, too.

    If you aren't happy with your order, you can return it for free within 30 days of receipt. We can't accept returns of items that are customized for you (but totes ordered with longer-than-standard handles but no other modifications are now eligible for return or exchange!) See our full return policy

    + CUSTOMIZATIONS

    We want your tote to be perfect for you, so we offer a variety of ways to customize it! Custom options include:

    • Longer handles, which we'll custom-cut just for you
    • Handles in a custom color, which you can select via the Secret Menu
    • A detachable crossbody strap, which has brass hardware and adjusts between 44 inches and 51 inches
    • A brass snap closure (the same brass snap closure on the mini totes)

      Please note that a snap closure or a crossbody strap are a custom order and make your tote final-sale. Totes ordered with longer-than-standard handles but no other modifications are eligible for return or exchange.

      If you add a crossbody strap or snap closure, choose your drop length carefully, as we are unable to make alterations to final-sale items. (See our alterations policy.) Reach out to hello@kmmco.com if you have any questions!

      Regular price
      $275.00
      Regular price
      Sale price
      $275.00
      Free shipping on U.S. orders $50+.
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      What makes KMM & Co. special?

      • Handmade in the USA

        Leather goods made by skilled hands in our Atlanta, Georgia studio.

      • Heirloom quality

        Full-grain leather and traditional craftsmanship to last a lifetime.

      • Free shipping & returns

        Free shipping on U.S. orders of $50 or more (and free returns, too)!

      • Responsibly sourced

        Full-grain leather that's sourced as a byproduct of the meat industry.

      Things customers love about the KMM & Co. leather tote bag:

      1. Gorgeous full-grain leather

      The leather tote bag, KMM & Co.'s signature bag, is handmade of full-grain leather. That's the highest quality leather made, and we stock more (and brighter!) colors than just about anyone else.

      2. 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. Each tote handle is cut of belting-weight leather, and has its edges beveled, for decades of comfortable carrying.

      3. Indestructible one-piece design

      KMM & Co. totes are cut from a single piece of leather, then stitched and riveted the traditional way so they can't come apart. Inferior totes have a seam across the bottom – beware of imitations!

      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. tote is thoughtfully designed to keep your essentials close at hand. One side of the tote features an interior pocket, and the other is fitted with a sturdy strap for your sunglasses or keys.

      The classic tote becomes what you make it. Full-grain leather just gets better with wear! If you want a tote that's designed to go everywhere you go, to become an heirloom, and to acquire a patina unique to you, this might be the one.

      Tan leather tote bag
      Tan Kodiak Tote
      Regular price
      $275.00 $375.00
      Regular price
      Sale price
      $275.00 $375.00

      How the tote bag measures up:

      To be truly great, a leather 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!)

      • 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

      • 1.5 to 2.5 pounds in weight, depending on leather

      Grey leather tote bag

      "I am a purseaholic. I have a closet full of high end designer purses but when this Tan Kodiak tote arrived I quickly put my Chanel back in closet and fixed up my new tote. I love it. This company does impeccable workmanship with every detail looked after. The quality of the leather, the smell of the leather, the feel of the leather, and the general appearance of this tote make it a class on its own."

      – MARTI, VERIFIED BUYER

      Grey leather tote bag

      Cognac leather tote bag

      Handmade and made to order

      Made to order, just for you

      Like every KMM & Co. accessory, the tote bag is handmade and made to order. (No warehouses, no factories, just a small studio in downtown Atlanta!) Each tote bag takes up to 3 weeks for us to make and ship – but it's worth the wait, we promise!

      Free shpping 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.

      Easy returns within 30 days

      If you aren't happy with your order, you can return or exchange it for free within 30 days of receipt. The only items ineligible for return or exchange are final-sale items and items customized for you. Check out our full returns policy for more details.

      Grey leather tote bag

      How the tote bag gets made

      Each bag is handmade in the USA (in our Atlanta studio)! We get started on your tote at the cutting table. That's where we hand-pick the perfect hide of full-grain leather, carefully considering its grain, color, character, markings, and structural integrity.

      Next, we stitch the side seams of the bag inside-out, backstitching to lock in and reinforce the seams. We hand-set eight copper rivets inside the tote to form the gusset, and turn it right-side out. Then, we cut your custom handles from belting-weight leather.

      Finally, we attach the handles, pocket, and interior strap with more hand-set copper rivets. The handles can't wear out or tear off. Each tote is made to be indestructible, and we'll always repair it in the unlikely event that materials or craftsmanship fail.

      Made (and customized) just for you!

      Everybody's dream tote looks a little different. We offer many custom options so you can design your perfect tote.

      1. Add a brass snap closure

      A solid brass snap is the perfect closure for a tote bag: It's built to last through a lifetime of use, it's easy to use one-handed, and it stays out of the way when you don't need it. And solid brass acquires a patina of its own– no painted "antiqued brass" here!

      2. Choose a crossbody strap

      If you like to carry your tote bag with a crossbody strap, we can make that happen! You can add solid brass D-rings and a handmade crossbody strap to be ready to go right out of the box. Or, choose just the D-rings if you already have a strap you love.

      3. Pick 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 consider a custom handle color, too. It's easy to design your dream tote with the KMM & Co. Secret Menu!

      See more in Copper, a thick, smooth-grained leather with a soft finish and dramatic pull-up.

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      Ask away! FAQs about the tote bag

      How much does a KMM & Co. tote bag hold?

      The tote bag 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.

      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, followed by 10-inch handles.

      Which color or leather should I choose?

      We love every color in our collection, but after making thousands of totes, we're partial to Kodiak and Cypress leathers. For each color we introduce, we reject hundreds of other colors and tannages: KMM & Co. leathers are truly the best of the best.

      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.

      More questions? Send us a message and we'll get back to you ASAP!

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