The Nomad Teardrop

• 2-in-1 design, wear as a backpack or a sling bag
• Hand-tooled floral motif, carved and stamped by hand into full-grain leather
• Genuine hair-on cowhide exterior, no two panels identical
• Full-grain leather, chrome-tanned for a supple, long-wearing finish
• 2 front pockets and 1 back pocket
• 2 main compartments
• Hand-cut, hand-stitched, and finished in the UK

• 16 × 15 in (H × W)
• 2 front pockets, 1 back pocket, 2 main compartments

The floral carving is done the same way as every hand-tooled Aesthec piece, by hand, one line at a time, with the hair-on cowhide chosen for its own natural markings and hair pattern. The teardrop shape is built to sit close to the body whether it’s worn on both shoulders as a backpack or across one shoulder as a sling, so the same bag genuinely works both ways rather than being a backpack with a strap loop added on.

It’s the same craft behind our

full hand-tooled collection
.

Protect the bag from prolonged moisture, excessive heat, and direct sunlight. Remove dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush. Do not use harsh chemicals, alcohol-based cleaners, or abrasive products on the leather or hair-on cowhide.

When conditioning the tooled panel, use a small amount worked in gently. Heavy conditioner pressed into the carved detail can dull the pattern rather than absorbing cleanly.

Read our full guide on

breaking in hand-tooled leather

for more detail.

When not in use, store the bag upright in a cool, dry place, away from heavy or sharp objects, and let the leather breathe rather than sealing it in an airtight bag.