Leather bags for women

A good everyday bag should hold what you need, sit comfortably on your shoulder for hours and still look right at dinner. wulet makes three leather bags for women: a phone sling for the bare essentials, a small crossbody for a phone, cards and keys, and a compact tote for a full working day. Here is how to choose between them, which shade to pick, and how to care for a leather bag.

The small crossbody, worn across the body

The small crossbody is ₹ 999 and measures 20 × 15 × 6 cm. It is cut for her and made for the things you reach for most: phone, cards and keys.

• Main section under a magnetic flap
• Slip pocket at the back
• Adjustable strap
• Lined inside

Worn across the body, it keeps your hands free and your phone close in a crowded market, on a metro ride or at a festival. The magnetic flap opens with one hand.

The compact tote, for the whole day

The compact tote is ₹ 1,499 and measures 32 × 28 × 12 cm. It is cut for her, big enough for the day and small enough to carry everywhere.

• Open main section
• Zipped inside pocket for keys, cards or a lipstick
• Two shoulder handles
• Lined inside

It holds a zip wallet, a water bottle, a small notebook, a folded dupatta or a light cardigan, and the open top makes everything easy to reach. The zipped inside pocket keeps small things from sinking to the bottom.

The phone sling, for the lightest days

The phone sling is ₹ 599 and measures 18 × 10 cm. It is cut for everyone.

• Fits most phones up to 6.7 inches
• Card slot on the front
• Snap closure
• Adjustable strap

It is ideal for a morning walk, a sightseeing day or a wedding where you only need your phone and one card.

What to look for in leather bags for women

• Comfort on the shoulder. Check strap width and whether the length adjusts. A crossbody should sit at your hip, not swing at your knees.
• A lining. It protects leather from pens and keys, and makes small things easier to find. Both the crossbody and the tote are lined.
• An inside pocket. Keys and earrings get lost in a big open bag without one.
• One-handed opening. Magnetic flaps and snaps are quicker than zips when you are paying or boarding.
• Real leather. It moulds to you and softens with use, where coated bags tend to crack at the folds and corners.

How to choose

• Only phone and a card: the phone sling.
• Phone, cards, keys and a few small things: the small crossbody. Read crossbody vs phone sling if you are between the two.
• A full day at the office, college or on the move: the compact tote. Pair it with the zip wallet inside.

A common pairing is a tote for weekdays and a crossbody or sling for evenings and weekends.

Which shade

Each bag has its own shades on the women's side, and every shade of a bag costs the same.

• Small crossbody: tan, black, mustard, tomato red and dusty pink.
• Compact tote: tan, black, dusty pink and mustard.
• Phone sling: black, tan and sky blue.

Tan and black go with everything and suit the office. Mustard and tomato red brighten plain kurtas, whites and denim, and feel festive at Diwali. Dusty pink is soft and works with pastels and greys. Our guide to matching leather colours shows how to pair a bright bag with your wallet and shoes.

How to look after a leather bag

• Don't overfill it. Leather stretches to what you carry; a tote crammed daily will lose its shape.
• Stuff it when you store it. Soft paper inside keeps the shape. Use a cotton cover, not a plastic bag.
• Mind light colours. Dark denim and new prints can rub dye onto tan, mustard and dusty pink. Caring for coloured leather has tips.
• Dry it gently. After monsoon rain, blot the bag dry and let it rest in open air at room temperature.

All three bags are made by TARS Creations in real leather from LWG-certified tanneries, with the wulet symbol debossed, never printed.