Hand Carved Leather Cat Bag Charm
Item details
- Color pattern
- Striped and Green
- Upright tabby with russet stripes on a moss-green mound
- Burgundy-bobbed figure embracing a striped cat, teal bow
- Coiled barrel knot above each charm on beige cord
Type: Handmade leather charm
Dimensions: Cat about 2.4 by 2 in (6 by 5 cm); figure about 2.8 by 2.2 in (7 by 5.5 cm)
Thickness: About 0.3 in (0.8 cm)
Length: Cord loop about 3.9 to 4.7 in (10 to 12 cm)
Materials: Vegetable-tanned cowhide; leather cord
Finish: Hand-painted matte front, plain pale tan reverse
Each charm hangs from a stitched leather tab and clips to a bag, planner, key ring, or phone strap. The cat charm is roughly palm-sized, light enough to carry without bulk.
Daily use on totes and backpacks
Journaling and planner setups
Key rings and bag pulls
Phone straps and small pouches
A small token for cat lovers
Care
- Keep away from prolonged moisture and direct sun
- Wipe gently with a dry cloth; skip harsh cleaners
- Store flat or hung apart to avoid scratches
Each charm is hand carved and hand painted, so slight variations in line, color, and surface are expected.
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30-day returns & exchanges
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A closer look
This pair of handcrafted leather charms belongs to a cat-lover themed series, designed to function as bag pendants, planner or journal accessories, key fobs, and phone straps. Each charm is constructed from Italian imported vegetable-tanned cowhide, a material prized for its firm hand, smooth natural grain, and ability to develop a warm patina over time. The construction features a double-layer leather lamination technique, where two pieces of thick hide are bonded back-to-back to create a substantial, rigid body. The stated thickness of each charm is nearly 0.8 centimeters, giving the pieces a chunky, sculptural presence that is clearly visible along the burnished, natural-toned edges where the two layers meet.
The surface decoration is achieved through pure hand carving and hand painting, resulting in recessed, tooled outlines that define the whimsical illustrations. The first charm depicts a stylized tabby cat sitting upright, its body rendered in the pale, creamy beige of the natural leather. Deep russet-brown stripes are hand-painted across its forehead, back, and curled tail, while small, punched circular indentations create a dotted texture around its base. The cat sits atop a rounded mound decorated with vertical moss-green stripes and a central cluster of small, embossed brown dots resembling berries or seeds. The second charm portrays a round-faced figure with a deep burgundy bob haircut, closed eyes, and rosy red cheeks, tenderly embracing a striped cat. The figure wears a simple garment accented with chartreuse-green sleeves and a bright green base, while a small teal-and-white bow detail sits near the hair.
Both charms are suspended from long, slender loops of natural beige leather cord, secured to the top of each figure through a small, dark brown leather tab stitched into the upper edge. The cords feature a tightly coiled leather wrap just above the charm, creating a decorative barrel knot that adds a rustic, artisanal touch. The reverse side of each charm is left completely unadorned, showcasing the raw, matte texture and uniform pale tan color of the vegetable-tanned leather, with the silhouette of the cat and the figure clearly cut out in their respective shapes. The overall aesthetic blends folk-art influences with a playful, illustrative style, emphasizing the tactile, organic qualities of the leather medium.
In terms of scale, the charms are compact and portable, designed to dangle freely from bags or notebooks without excessive bulk. The cat charm measures approximately 6 centimeters in height and 5 centimeters in width, while the figure charm is slightly taller at roughly 7 centimeters in height and 5.5 centimeters in width, as indicated by the ruler reference in the imagery. The leather cords extend approximately 10 to 12 centimeters in loop length, providing ample clearance for attachment to various rings or clasps. The weight of each piece is light enough for everyday carry, consistent with the density of layered vegetable-tanned hide at the specified 0.8-centimeter thickness.
The craftsmanship is evident in the precision of the die-cut silhouettes, the clean burnishing of the thick edges, and the consistent depth of the hand-tooled lines. The hand-painted colors are applied within the recessed channels, creating a subtle inlaid effect that resists surface wear. The natural leather surface is smooth with a soft matte sheen, free of artificial coatings, allowing the material's inherent character to remain the focal point. These charms serve as both functional accessories and miniature works of leather art, celebrating feline companionship through detailed, hand-worked natural materials.
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