Argentine craftsmanship since 1939

Cartagena Handbag

A structured handbag 21 cm wide and 15 tall, leather-lined, with a turn-lock clasp, a top handle and a detachable 130 cm adjustable strap. Available in smooth and embossed leather.

$385.000

3 interest-free installments of $128.333

Free shipping from $250.000 By OCA across Argentina, with tracking.

Dimensions

Height: 15 cm

Width: 21 cm

Depth: 7 cm

Leather: Vacuno

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  • Argentine cowhide leather Tanned in Argentina and selected piece by piece.

It stands on its own. This is a bag with structure: set it on a table and it does not collapse or tip over, and that changes how you use it — you open it with one hand and find what is inside without digging.

The leather

The same Argentine cowhide in two finishes. Smooth and even, where the light runs across the whole panel. And embossed with a snake relief, where the pattern shifts with the light. On the embossed versions the handles and the front strap are smooth, which is what builds the contrast.

How it is made

A trapezoidal body, wider at the mouth than at the base. Across the front, a horizontal strap with a turn-lock clasp: turn it and it opens, with no zips or snaps to fight. It is lined in leather, not fabric — inside is the same material as outside. There is a zipped pocket of 11 × 8 within. It comes with two ways to carry it: the short top handle, and a detachable 130 cm strap with a buckle, for the shoulder or across the body.

Living with it

21 cm wide, 15 tall and 7 deep, 450 grams empty. Those 7 cm of depth are what make it genuinely practical: a phone stands upright inside, along with a wallet, keys and glasses, without the bag losing its shape. With the strap it is an everyday bag; without it, one for going out.

Structure — which is what keeps a bag standing straight for years.

Shipping nationwide

We ship via OCA anywhere in the country

International shipping

We ship to any country — custom quote by email

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A benchmark in Argentine leather goods

Where experience becomes elegance.
Since 1939, in the heart of Buenos Aires, we have been crafting genuine Argentine leather goods that pair artisanal techniques with timeless design. Every piece is the result of decades of mastery: meticulous leather selection, careful construction, and a finish that only grows richer with age.

Your order, with the same care as always

Handcrafted packaging and piece-by-piece inspection before shipping.
From the moment you confirm your purchase, your order goes through individual quality control. We pack it by hand, with the same care we put into crafting each item, so it arrives in perfect condition wherever you are.