Vintage Soft Leather Flap Backpack – Tan or Black

This backpack is built from ultra-soft calfskin leather with a fine natural-grain matte finish, available in tan camel or black with matching textile straps. A large, fluidly curved fold-over flap secures with vintage-finished antiqued brass tuck-clasp hardware.

Soft leather flap backpack with antiqued brass hardware

A vertical zip pocket on the back panel adds anti-theft storage for small valuables, kept out of sight against the wearer's body. Inside, a dark brown fabric lining holds a zip partition, a side zip pocket, and open slots for a phone or notebook, while wide woven textile straps with leather anchors keep the carry comfortable.

Key features

✓ Ultra-soft calfskin leather in tan camel or black
✓ Curved fold-over flap with antiqued brass tuck-clasp
✓ Back panel zip pocket for anti-theft storage
✓ Fully lined interior with zip partition and slots
✓ Adjustable wide woven textile shoulder straps
✓ Made to order only
✓ Free worldwide shipping

Product details

• Material: Premium genuine calfskin leather, ultra-soft pliable texture, fine natural-grain matte finish
• Color options: Tan camel with matching textile straps, or black with matching black textile straps
• Closure: Fold-over top flap, antiqued brass tuck-clasp hardware
• Back pocket: Vertical zippered anti-theft security pocket
• Interior: Fully lined in dark brown fabric, one zip partition pocket, one side zip pocket, open slots for phone or notebook
• Handle: Slim fixed leather top grab handle
• Straps: Two adjustable wide woven textile shoulder straps with leather anchors and antiqued brass buckles
• Dimensions: 10"L x 12"H x 5"W
• Care: Professional leather dry cleaning only — do not wash, bleach, iron, or tumble dry. Store in a dust bag away from direct sunlight
• Natural grain variation is a characteristic of genuine leather — not a defect
• Picture is for reference only — actual leather grain will vary

🕐 Made to order only. Contact us before ordering if you have questions.

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Frequently asked questions

How secure is the fold-over flap?
The main compartment rim compresses securely under the flap, and the antiqued brass tuck-clasp keeps it closed during regular wear.

Does this bag have anti-theft features?
Yes — a vertical zip pocket on the back panel keeps small valuables secured against your body.

How do I care for this backpack?
Professional leather dry cleaning only. Skip washing, bleaching, ironing, or tumble drying, and store it in a dust bag away from direct sunlight.

Is this made to order?
Yes. Every vintage soft leather flap backpack ships free worldwide and is handcrafted to order.