Large Leather Tote by Candace LaCosse

Stylish heavy duty leather tote bags in a gorgeous range of colors by our leatherworking instructor Candace LaCosse.  Each tote bag is an open style with an interior 6" high by 5.5" wide pocket.  The tote stand 14: tall by 10" wide and 2.5" deep.  The leather straps hang 12" from your shoulder and are secured to the bag with brass grommets, as is the pocket.  The bag hangs comfortably from your shoulder and is sure to be a favorite for years and years! To assure a lifetime of use, treat your bag with leather conditioner as you would a great pair of shoes. 

With an eclectic professional background in journalism, education, and art, Candace strives for sustainability and life-long learning. Following her 2012 internship at North House, she apprenticed with shoemaker Molly Grant at The Cordwainer Shop in Deerfield, New Hampshire. She currently works from her studio in downtown Duluth making shoes and other leather goods for her business, Hemlocks Leatherworks. Her other areas of interest include wood-fired baking, food fermentation, simple shelters, black ash basketry, and traditional cultures around the world.