ONE OF A KIND OAXACAN SLING BAG TAN 17
The Oaxacan Collection was designed around the use of the traditional Oaxacan wool rug as the main material. Each piece is unique in pattern and color, making them completley one-of-a-kind. Combined with our Legacy Leather TM , all the styles are durable and ready for an adventure. The Oaxacan wool rug is made from Zapotec hand-weaving tradtion, a fusion of Spanish and Pueblo techniques. Weavers used natural elements, including berries, moss, tree bark, and larvae to achieve the vibrant, varied colors seen throughout the rugs.
To ensure each piece in the Oaxacan collection has the proper function to compliment their form, we have added leather panels to all the stress points; ensuring that the weight of your contents always rest on the leather and not on the rug. Using the same vegetable-dyed leather and steadfast construction methods of our Signature Canvas and Leather Collection, we take 159 steps on the factory line to perfect each piece before it reaches your hands.
Antique Metal Hardware
We use antiqued silver, brass, rose gold, and bronze hardware, which are stone washed, creating a vintage, weathered patina. Will appreciates an authentic lived-in feel that only gets better with wear.
Burnished Edges
We use a burnishing wheel to soften rough edges and bring out slight contrasts in the leather, which results in a smoother finish and a more refined look.
Cross Stitch Reinforced
Whenever possible, we add 10-12 extra stitches per inch to reinforce the seams of multiple layers of leather. This optimizes the strength of attachments, handles, and straps that support more weight and extend the life of the bag. We consider every detail along with your adventure, which is why we're able to stand the test of time and offer a 100% lifetime guarantee. Attention to detail is one of the many ways we are able to make that promise.
Embossing
We use heated dies, pressed into our leathers, to brand and personalize Will Leather Goods. It's another way we make our products unique and one of a kind.
Grizzly Leather
Grizzly is a thick leather, vegetable tanned, then tumbled and washed to soften. It requires less conditioning and has a more natural, matte finish. Grizzly is casual and rugged with durability in mind.
Oaxacan Textiles
Every Oaxacan piece holds the history of the Zapotec culture, the story of a family and their customs. These textiles are a celebration of the people and their artisanal traditions. Wool is woven on an old-fashioned hand loom—the colors are dyed by natural herbs, berries, and earth that are both vibrant and natural. Real rugs are made by hand, using a peddle and leaver loom, which we then cut into panels, resulting in unique individual pieces. We make our bags out of this history-filled material to keep Zapotec and Oaxacan history alive.
Unlined Construction
An essential material, leather has been used for thousands of years as human civilization progresses. We honor this history and the tradition of leather craft by showcasing the leather with raw unlined interiors that allow for a lighter, softer, and more casual all-leather bag.
Vegetable Tanner Leather
Will Leather Goods is well-known for using natural vegetable tanned leathers, which adhere to the hide and provide greater flexibility, longevity, and water resistance. Our use of natural, plant-based tannins stabilizes the hide and reveals its natural blemishes and scars. Over time, this creates a unique patina that gets richer with every wear. This tanning process highlights imperfections, allowing Will to tell the leather's deeper story.