Spikes & Sparrow Leather Shoulder Bag – Marthe – Brandy Cognac

Spikes & Sparrow Marthe brandy leather shoulder bag for women

The Spikes & Sparrow Marthe in brandy is a spacious leather shoulder bag for women with a warm, natural and distinctive look. The supple Apache leather, the soft shape and the hand-stitched details on the sides give the bag an artisanal feel. Thanks to the supple material, the Marthe drapes beautifully against the body and feels comfortable during everyday use.

The Marthe in Brandy is perfect for a day at work, a lunch date, an afternoon’s shopping, a city break or any other day when you’d like to carry a few more bits and bobs. The long, fixed handle allows you to carry it comfortably over one shoulder. With the detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, you can also wear the bag crossbody.

Hand-dyed Apache leather

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

The seams and stitching also gain extra depth thanks to the hand-colouring process. This really highlights the bag’s construction and artisanal details.

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

Hand-stitched sides with extra character

The leather details on both sides are hand-stitched. This finish gives the Brandy Marthe a distinctive, artisanal touch and highlights the craftsmanship of the collection.

The warm colour really brings out the stitching and the leather’s natural nuances. The dirty silver metal fittings provide a bold contrast and enhance the bag’s worn-in look.

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

The Marthe 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 and small toiletries;
• a compact water bottle.

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

• one open slip pocket;
• a separate zipped compartment;
• two pen loops;
• a handy key cord.

The slip pocket provides a dedicated spot for your phone or card holder. Smaller valuables can be safely stored in the zipped pocket. The pen loops and key cord ensure that even smaller essentials are easy to find.

Two spacious slip pockets at the top

Right next to the main zip are two large slip pockets with magnetic fastenings. These pockets are ideal for items you want to be able to access quickly without opening the main compartment.

Use it to carry your mobile phone, a notebook, a thin scarf or other everyday essentials, for example. The magnetic fastenings keep the compartments closed, whilst still making them easy to access.

There’s an extra zipped pocket on the back. This pocket is handy for items such as your travel card, keys, mobile phone or card holder.

Comfortable to wear over the shoulder or as a crossbody bag

With its fixed long strap, you can easily carry the Marthe over one shoulder. The soft shape and supple Apache leather ensure that the bag hangs comfortably against your body.

To carry the bag in a different way, use the long shoulder strap provided. This strap is detachable and adjustable, so you can wear the bag cross-body at your preferred height. This is handy when you want to keep your hands free.

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 artisanal finish.

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

Key features

Brand: Spikes & Sparrow
Model: Marthe
Colour: brandy
Material: Apache leather
Bag type: leather shoulder bag for women
Wearing style: over one shoulder or crossbody
Fixed strap: long shoulder strap
Extra shoulder strap: detachable and adjustable
Main compartment: fastens with a zip
Interior: slip pocket, zipped pocket, two pen loops and key cord
Extra top pockets: two large slip pockets with magnetic fastenings
Back pocket: fastens with a zip
Hardware: dirty silver
Finish: hand-dyed and waxed after assembly
Distinctive detail: hand-stitched leather details on the sides

Frequently asked questions about the Marthe 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 Marthe be worn as a crossbody bag?

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

Is the Marthe suitable for everyday use?

Yes. The spacious main compartment and the various inside and outside pockets provide space for everyday essentials such as a mobile phone, wallet, diary and keys.

What compartments does the Brandy Marthe have?

Inside, there is a slip pocket, a zipped pocket, two pen loops and a key cord. At the top, there are two large slip pockets with magnetic fastenings, and there is a zipped pocket on the back.

What’s special about the sides?

The leather details on the sides are hand-stitched, giving the bag an artisanal look.

Why is every Marthe brandy unique?

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

Does Apache leather become more supple with use?

Yes. The leather gradually becomes more supple and moulds itself more and more to the contents and your body. Small signs of wear enhance the vintage look.