Express DeliveryBestsellerPetite Cognac Tote
Hand-stitched tote in vegetable-tanned calfskin.
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Hand-stitched tote in vegetable-tanned calfskin. Unlined, so you watch it age. Single internal pocket.
Specifications
- —Vegetable-tanned Italian calfskin
- —Hand-stitched in saddle stitch
- —Unlined interior
- —Single slip pocket
- —Develops a rich patina
We made the first Petite for our founder's wife, who said all the totes she owned were either 'too vast or too precious.' This one is neither. It carries a paperback, a notebook, a slim wallet, a phone, sunglasses, and a small umbrella with room to spare — but it slips under the arm like a clutch. The vegetable tannage means the cognac will deepen for years.
- — Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wear.
- — Condition every 3–6 months with a neutral leather balm.
- — Store on a wide hanger, away from direct sunlight and humidity.
- — Avoid prolonged contact with rain; blot — never rub — if wet.
- — Professional leather cleaning only.
Complimentary worldwide shipping on every order. Express delivery within 3–5 business days, fully tracked and insured.
Not the right fit? Return any unworn piece within 30 days for a full refund or free exchange.
Real leather is nature's masterpiece.
At KAKAIYS, every piece begins with hides chosen for character — not perfection. The creases, the patina, the way it warms to your skin: these are the marks of something genuinely alive.
Cut and stitched in the KAKAIYS atelier
Each hide hand-selected, hand-cut, and finished by our master artisans in small batches.
The KAKAIYS lifetime promise
Repaired, reconditioned, and restored by us — for as long as you wear it.
Traceable from hide to hanger
Ethically sourced full-grain leather, vegetable-tanned by partners we know by name.
A patina that tells your story
KAKAIYS leather softens, deepens, and earns its character with every journey you take.
About our leather.
Sourced from heritage tanneries and finished by hand, every KAKAIYS hide is selected for grain, suppleness, and the way it will age on you.
Responsibly sourced hides
Our leather is a natural by-product of the food industry — nothing goes to waste.
Certified craftsmanship
Tanned and stitched in workshops that meet rigorous social and environmental standards.
Full-grain quality
We use only the highest grades — those that retain natural texture, strength, and breathability.
Eco-conscious tanning
Tanned with low-impact methods that minimise water and chemical use, never at the cost of softness.