Soft and cuddly like a trusting kitten and far stronger than you might think: don't be misled by this flatterer and its velvety surface. Deerskin is one of the finest leathers of all - and is also extremely robust and tear-resistant thanks to its fiber structure. In terms of the material, the kitten hides a powerful lion that can effortlessly cope with the demands of life. The shoulder bag will accompany you through everyday life and leisure in style for a long time, whatever the trends. Focused on the essentials in its design, it is an all-round accessory whose timeless chic is accentuated by undyed open edges and the undyed contrasting stripes on the sides. The length-adjustable shoulder strap made of durable cowhide leather allows you to choose whether you want to carry the bag crossbody or from the shoulder. The deerskin bag keeps your pocketbook, handkerchief and wallet just as safe as your small tablet and maxi cell phone, while the leather snake including a solid carabiner puts an end to the search for your keys. The zipper-secured, undivided and unlined interior also features a leather-lined slip pocket, where you can quickly find even your smallest items.

Since the 1980s, the leather manufacturer Ackermann has stood for handcrafted and resource-conserving production. Ackermann uses exclusively high-quality leathers tanned in German or European tanneries with minerals, vegetable substances or ingredients of animal origin (for example, fish oil for tanning deerskin). Beate Sedlacek and Karl-Henning Hohmann create the designs – the Bauhaus says hello – primarily based on an idea of functionality while reflecting on the characteristics of the respective leather and its surface. The resulting design is timeless, dispenses with superfluous details and features a clear cut in which every seam has its functional artisanal justification. Therefore, the leather can show all its strengths, including its visual and haptic qualities. Experienced sewists implement the designs in the best bag-making manner. Ackermann manufactures most of the articles at its headquarters in Lüneburg and has certain product lines made in a Czech partner company.

The chamois tanning of deerskin is one of those old, complicated tanning processes that produce leather of unrivaled beauty and durability. Chamois tanned deerskin is glove-soft, almost cloth-like, woolly to the touch and breathable. The old process of chamois tanning is very time-consuming and takes almost a whole year. Leather from domestic red deer is used. The transformation of the protein fibres of the hide into leather fibres is based on the oxidation of animal fats and trane, which are incorporated between the fibres. In this case, it is pure codfish oil that is driven into the leather with the help of heavy, water-powered wooden hammers. It is then sanded by hand, smoothed and dyed with natural dyes made from blue, red or yellow wood.

Please note that the bag is unlined, so the velour on the inside may initially give off fluff or rub off, as with other leathers. The dark colour on the outside may rub off on light coloured clothing.