Ladies backpack cowhide

A small but (city) fine backpack that is also suitable for smaller purchases. Simple in design and slim in format, it cuts just as good a figure in the office as it does on a shopping spree in the city. And although it is made of strong cowhide, it is quite light, weighing just over 700 g. To ensure that it sits comfortably on the shoulders even when carried for long periods, it is equipped with soft shoulder pads made of the same supple cowhide as the body. The shoulder straps adjustable by means of roll buckles, the carrying handle and the reinforcements on the bottom of the backpack are also made of this leather. The large main compartment is lined with gray, strabazierbarem twill fabric and closes with a zipper. Two slip pockets and a built-in zippered compartment provide storage for small items and help keep the interior organized. Outside, a large zippered compartment occupies almost the entire surface of the front of the back (so it is protected from outside interference) and keeps other small items such as cell phone, tickets, wallet or keys ready to hand.

Harold’ has its leather goods designed in Germany and manufactured in a Colombian manufactory. The fruitful cooperation goes back to the mid-1980s. Eventually, it involves more than usual: Based on legal employment contracts, the collaboration provides the Columbian workers with reliable working conditions, ensures their coverage in health and accident insurances, and contributes to a pension scheme. Therefore, many of the employees have been working in the company for more than 20 years. Over the years, they have accumulated relevant expertise and experience in leather processing. That’s not a given in South America’s leather goods industry: Typical for the sector is a high proportion of migrant workers and fluctuations in the workforce. No less impressive is Harold’s conscientious handling of the extensive safety regulations: The working conditions meet European standards, for example, by putting forward muffled acoustics, adequate floor space and exemplary cleanliness. A large part of the machinery originates in Europe as well. The leather comes from nearby kept cattle grazing outdoors all year round, as is customary in South America. The tanned leather’s surface still shows the natural grain and traces of the animal’s life, such as mosquito bites or small cracks, and soon the patina typical of leather will form on it. Harold’s has the lining fabrics and metal parts produced by partner companies based close to the Colombian manufactory.