Spikes & Sparrow Leather Handbag – Christabelle – Brandy Cognac

Spikes & Sparrow Christabelle brandy leather handbag for women

The Spikes & Sparrow Christabelle in brandy is a spacious leather handbag for women with a warm vintage look and a practical compartment layout. The bag is made from supple Apache leather and stands out thanks to its long handles, visible stitching and additional hand-stitched details. The dirty silver metal fittings provide a bold contrast to the warm cognac-brown colour.

The Christabelle in brandy is perfect for a day at work, a lunch date, an afternoon’s shopping or any other day when you want to carry a few everyday essentials. The two long handles allow you to carry it comfortably over your shoulder. With the detachable and adjustable long shoulder strap, you can also wear the bag crossbody.

Hand-dyed brandy-coloured Apache leather

The Christabelle is first fully assembled and then hand-coloured and waxed on the outside. This process gives the brandy leather its vibrant colour effect, warm appearance and subtle variations in sheen.

The seams and stitching also gain extra depth thanks to the handcrafted finish. This clearly highlights the bag’s construction and artisanal details.

Apache leather is supple, thick, relatively light and soft. The material moulds comfortably to the body and its contents, whilst remaining sturdy enough for intensive daily use. As every Christabelle is finished by hand, no two are exactly the same.

Extra hand-stitched details

The hand-stitched details give the Brandy Christabelle a distinctive, artisanal look. The vertical leather panels on the front add texture and highlight the craftsmanship behind the design.

The dirty silver hardware complements the warm colour of the leather beautifully. The rings, studs and fastenings give the bag a bold touch and enhance the collection’s worn-in look.

How much can you fit into the Spikes & Sparrow Christabelle?

The Christabelle offers plenty of space for the things you want to carry with you throughout the day. For example:

• a wallet;
• a smartphone;
• a set of keys;
• a pair of sunglasses;
• a diary or notebook;
• a pencil case;
• small toiletries;
• a compact water bottle.

The main compartment closes completely with a zip. Inside you’ll find:

• a central compartment with a zip fastening;
• one open slip pocket;
• a separate zipped compartment;
• a handy key cord.

The central divider creates two clearly organised sections within the main compartment. This allows you, for example, to keep your work items and personal belongings separate. The slip pocket is ideal for your mobile phone or card holder, and the zipped pocket provides a secure place for smaller valuables.

Two spacious compartments at the top

Right next to the main zip are two large slip pockets with magnetic fastenings. These pockets are handy for items you want to be able to grab quickly without having to open the whole bag.

Use it to carry your mobile phone, a notebook, a thin scarf or other everyday essentials, for example. The magnetic fastenings keep the compartments securely closed.

There is an additional zipped pocket on the back. You can use this to store items such as your travel card, keys, mobile phone or card holder.

Comfortable to wear over the shoulder or as a crossbody bag

The Christabelle has two long, fixed handles, allowing you to carry the bag comfortably over your shoulder. The soft Apache leather drapes smoothly along the body.

If you want to keep your hands free, simply attach the shoulder strap provided. This strap is detachable and adjustable, so you can decide for yourself at what height you want to wear the bag crossbody.

Brandy Apache leather with a unique colour pattern

Brandy is a warm cognac-brown colour in which the hand-applied nuances of the Apache leather are clearly visible. Lighter and darker areas, subtle differences in sheen and slight variations in texture are all part of the handcrafted finish.

The leather becomes increasingly supple with use. Natural creases and minor signs of wear enhance the vintage look and give every Christabelle its own unique character over time.

Key features

Brand: Spikes & Sparrow
Model: Christabelle
Colour: brandy
Material: Apache leather
Bag type: leather handbag for women
Carrying style: over the shoulder or crossbody
Handles: two long fixed handles
Extra shoulder strap: detachable and adjustable
Main compartment: fastens with a zip
Interior layout: central divider with zip, slip pocket, zipped pocket and key cord
Extra top pockets: two large slip pockets with magnetic fastenings
Back pocket: fastens with a zip
Hardware: antique silver
Finish: hand-coloured and waxed after assembly
Distinctive detail: additional hand-stitched leather details

Frequently asked questions about the Christabelle in brandy

What colour is brandy?

Brandy is a warm cognac-brown colour. Due to the hand-applied colour and wax finish, each bag may vary slightly in shade, sheen and depth of colour.

Can the Spikes & Sparrow Christabelle be worn as a crossbody bag?

Yes. The bag comes with a detachable and adjustable long shoulder strap, so you can also wear it crossbody.

Is the Christabelle suitable for everyday use?

Yes. The spacious interior has room for everyday essentials such as a mobile phone, wallet, diary, sunglasses, keys and small accessories.

What compartments does the bag have?

Inside, there is a central zipped divider, a slip pocket, a zipped pocket and a key cord. At the top, there are two slip pockets with magnetic fastenings, and a zipped pocket at the back.

Why is every Christabelle ‘Brandy’ bag unique?

The bag is hand-dyed and waxed only after it has been assembled. This results in natural variations in colour distribution, sheen and texture.

Does the Apache leather change with use?

Yes. The leather will gradually become more supple and may develop natural creases and signs of wear. These enhance its warm, vintage look.