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Toshiro Vegetable Tanned Leather Backpack
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The Toshiro Full Grain Leather Backpack is a handmade leather backpack with a strong, structured silhouette and a warm, old-world character. 

Every Toshiro is cut, stitched, assembled, and finished by hand in our workshop in Romania. The backpack is lined with shoe stiffener to help it hold its box-cut shape, then finished on the inside with pigskin lining. It is a serious handmade bag, built slowly and made to be used for years. The leather is hand-dyed.

13.4" Height · 34 cm
11.4" Width · 29 cm
4.7" Depth · 12 cm
1.7 kg Weight · 3.7 lbs
✦ Vegetable tanned leather The body is made from vegetable tanned leather,  hand-dyed.
✦ Vegetable-tanned leather straps The straps, tabs, and details are made from vegetable-tanned leather.
✦ Saddle-stitched by hand Every stitch is placed by hand using traditional saddle stitching, one of the strongest and most durable methods in leatherwork.
✦ Pigskin interior lining The interior is lined with pigskin, giving the backpack a clean, finished inside and extra durability for everyday use.
✦ Reinforced with shoe stiffener The backpack is lined with shoe stiffener to give it structure and help the bag hold its distinctive box-cut shape.
✦ Structured box-cut form A firm, architectural silhouette that protects what is inside and keeps the backpack looking sharp with or without contents.
Daily carry Work & travel 13" laptop carry Photography gear Weekend trips A life well lived

Each Toshiro backpack is made one at a time. The leather is selected, cut, prepared, punched, stitched, and finished by hand in our workshop. There is no production line and no outsourced stitching.

— ATOM LEATHER, Romania

Handmade in Romania by ATOM LEATHER One artisan · One backpack at a time · Made to order

What materials are used?

The body is made from vegetbale tanned leather had-dyed. The backpack is reinforced with shoe stiffener and lined on the inside with pigskin.

Is it entirely handmade?

Yes. Every panel is cut, stitched, assembled, and finished by hand in our workshop in Romania. No machine stitching and no outsourced production.

Will it fit a laptop?

Yes. The interior size is approximately 34 × 29 × 12 cm / 13.4" × 11.4" × 4.7", which comfortably fits most 13" laptops together with daily essentials.

How heavy is it?

The backpack weighs about 1.7 kg / 3.7 lbs empty. It is a structured leather backpack with reinforcement, pigskin lining, and solid hardware, so it has the natural weight of a serious handmade bag.

What gives the backpack its structure?

The backpack is lined with shoe stiffener, which helps it keep its structured shape and gives the bag its firm, box-cut silhouette.

How do I care for it?

Use a cloth when needed, and avoid heavy moisture. The vegetable-tanned leather can be conditioned occasionally with a natural leather balm or beeswax cream.

Where is it made?

It is handcrafted in Romania by Vasile and Pavel from ATOM LEATHER, in a small workshop where each backpack is made individually from start to finish.

How long does it take to make it?

The Toshiro Vegetable Tanned Leather Backpack is made to order and takes about 10 days to make.

Each Toshiro backpack is unique. Natural markings, tonal variation, and the character of nubuck and vegetable-tanned leather are part of what makes every piece special. Color may vary slightly from screen to screen.

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