{"product_id":"duffel-bag","title":"Black Leather Duffel Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe duffel is the workhorse of travel. This one, in supple black full-grain leather, moves beyond utility into elegance. Whether thrown over your shoulder for a weekend away or packed into an overhead bin, it carries itself with quiet confidence. Built for the traveller who refuses to compromise between function and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-cut from single-hide pieces to minimise seams, this duffel is constructed from vegetable-tanned full-grain leather that darkens beautifully with age. We reinforce stress points with double and triple stitching, all by hand. The hardware is solid brass, naturally patinating as it weathers. This bag takes 12-14 hours to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53 x 17 x 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-grain vegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced leather shoulder handles (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top zip with leather pull tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canvas lining with two open slip pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced leather bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-22 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe down after each trip with a dry cloth. Condition quarterly with leather balm. The patina is natural — embrace the marks and creases as evidence of adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround Leather's black duffel is handcrafted from full-grain vegetable-tanned leather by Cape Town artisans. Shipped globally via JetLog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Cape Town from \u003cstrong\u003efull-grain vegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% chrome-free, tanned with mimosa and quebracho bark. University of Stellenbosch 2025 tests measured 42 N\/mm² average tear strength, nearly double chrome-tanned alternatives (21–28 N\/mm²). Designed to last 12–25 years, developing a distinctive patina with every trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Travel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leather duffel bag is the ultimate travel companion. Whether heading on a weekend away, a business trip, or to the gym, this bag combines generous capacity with timeless style. Full-grain leather is naturally water-resistant and handles the rigours of travel — scratches and marks blend into the natural patina rather than showing as damage. Made in Cape Town, South Africa, by artisans with decades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e on every order. South African orders: 2–4 business days via Bob Go. International: 3–7 business days via FedEx and DHL (tracked and insured). 14-day returns on unused items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a dry cloth after travel. Condition the leather once or twice a year. Full-grain leather handles moisture well and dries naturally. Store in the provided dust bag. The patina that develops with use is a mark of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Cape Town from \u003cstrong\u003efull-grain vegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% chrome-free, tanned with mimosa and quebracho bark. University of Stellenbosch 2025 tests measured 42 N\/mm² average tear strength, nearly double chrome-tanned alternatives (21–28 N\/mm²). Designed to last 12–25 years, developing a distinctive patina with every trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Travel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leather duffel bag is the ultimate travel companion. Whether heading on a weekend away, a business trip, or to the gym, this bag combines generous capacity with timeless style. Full-grain leather is naturally water-resistant and handles the rigours of travel — scratches and marks blend into the natural patina rather than showing as damage. Made in Cape Town, South Africa, by artisans with decades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e on every order. South African orders: 2–4 business days via Bob Go. International: 3–7 business days via FedEx and DHL (tracked and insured). 14-day returns on unused items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a dry cloth after travel. Condition the leather once or twice a year. Full-grain leather handles moisture well and dries naturally. Store in the provided dust bag. 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