{"product_id":"unlined-leather-tote-bag","title":"Unlined Top-Grain Leather Tote Bag with Raw Edges","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlined and unbound, this tote is leather and nothing else: no fabric inside, no binding on the edges, just the hide cut and stitched into a bag. Kiko Leather calls this the Raw Edge Tote and lists it as top-grain cowhide with a marbled mocha finish outside and a deep chestnut underside inside. It is 14.5 inches wide, 13 tall and 5.25 deep, with one open compartment and two flat handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing inside but leather.\u003c\/strong\u003e No lining to tear, sag or collect crumbs at the seams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw cut edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The edges are left as cut, so the tote looks clean, flat and modern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and square.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands upright on the floor beside your desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled mocha finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiko Leather's words for a dark brown surface with lighter clouding that hides wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose an Unlined Leather Tote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unlined leather tote weighs less than a lined one and is easier to keep clean, because the inside is the same leather as the outside. \u003cstrong\u003eWith no fabric lining to wear thin, the interior lasts as long as the exterior.\u003c\/strong\u003e You also see the leather's underside, soft and brushed, which is part of the appeal. The trade-off is that a leaking pen or a damp umbrella marks the inside directly, so carry those in a pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top stays open, which suits a quick life of grabbing and going: market runs, the office, a weekend away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Top Grain Leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop grain leather comes from the hide's top layer, with its surface lightly sanded or buffed and then finished, which gives it an even look and a smooth feel. \u003cstrong\u003eIt keeps the strength of that dense top layer\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it holds its shape well in a bag carried every day. Kiko Leather lists this tote as top-grain cowhide, and the marbled finish adds color depth on top of that surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaw Edge Tote Everyday Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich laptops fit inside?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 13 inch laptop, about 12 inches wide, slides in with room to spare inside the 14.5 inch width. A 16 inch laptop is too wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo raw edges fray?\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather does not fray like fabric. The cut edges may soften and darken slightly with handling, which suits the marbled finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an open top safe enough for travel?\u003c\/strong\u003e For a car or a quiet commute, yes. On a crowded train, keep a wallet in a zip pouch inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for the marbled finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust the surface with a dry, lint-free cloth, and use a small amount of leather conditioner a few times a year. Test on the base first, since conditioner can deepen the color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiko Leather","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":67646982062381,"sku":"710_2","price":162.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/4553\/2717\/files\/kiko-leather-unlined-leather-tote-bag-1.jpg?v=1792003226","url":"https:\/\/aysire.com\/products\/unlined-leather-tote-bag","provider":"Aysire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}