Spikes & Sparrow Leather Crossbody Bag – Nancy – Brandy Cognac

Spikes & Sparrow Nancy brandy leather crossbody bag for women

The Spikes & Sparrow Nancy in brandy is a leather crossbody bag for women with a soft bucket shape and a warm, vintage look. The bag is made from supple Apache leather and finished with a leather drawstring and dirty silver metal rings. The striking drawstring fastening gives the Nancy a rugged, artisanal character and makes the main compartment easy to access.

The Brandy Nancy is perfect for an afternoon in town, a lunch date, a walk, a festival, a city break or a night out. With its fixed, adjustable shoulder strap, you can carry the bag comfortably over one shoulder or across your body. The soft leather moulds itself smoothly to your body as you wear it.

Hand-dyed Apache leather

The Nancy is first fully assembled and then hand-coloured and waxed on the outside. This treatment creates a vibrant colour distribution, subtle variations in sheen and a warm, well-worn look.

The seams and stitching also gain extra depth thanks to the hand-applied colour treatment. This clearly highlights the bag’s construction and craftsmanship.

Apache leather feels supple, smooth and soft to the touch. The material is relatively light, but its thickness and sturdiness make it suitable for heavy use. As each bag is finished by hand individually, every Brandy Nancy has its own unique colour pattern.

Sturdy drawstring fastening with a magnet

The main compartment is closed with a leather drawstring. The drawstring runs through dirty silver metal rings and is gathered at the front into a leather detail. The visible cords and knots give the bag a playful, handcrafted look.

By loosening the drawstring, you can open the main compartment wide. This means you can see where your belongings are at a glance. As well as the drawstring closure, the main compartment has a magnet for extra security.

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

The Nancy is compact, but thanks to its bucket shape, it has plenty of room for your everyday essentials. For example:

• a smartphone;
• a wallet;
• a set of keys;
• a pair of sunglasses;
• Small toiletries and accessories.

The rounded shape and supple material ensure that the bag moulds easily to its contents. This allows you to make practical use of the available space without the bag feeling stiff.

There is a zipped pocket on the inside. You can use this to store items such as bank cards, jewellery, loose change or other small valuables.

Handy slip pocket on the back

There is an open slip pocket on the back of the Nancy. This pocket is handy for items you need to access quickly whilst out and about.

You can use it to carry your mobile phone, travel card, tickets or card holder, for example. As the bag sits close to your body whilst you’re wearing it, these items remain easily accessible.

Adjustable shoulder strap for different ways of wearing

The Nancy has a fixed, adjustable shoulder strap. Shorten the strap to carry the bag over one shoulder, or lengthen it for a comfortable crossbody carry.

The soft Apache leather drapes smoothly against the body and moves easily with you. This makes the bag ideal for both short outings and a long day out and about.

Brandy Apache leather with a unique vintage look

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

With use, the leather becomes increasingly supple and natural creases and signs of wear may develop. These changes give the bag extra character and make every Brandy Nancy even more personal over time.

Key features

Brand: Spikes & Sparrow
Model: Nancy
Colour: brandy
Material: Apache leather
Bag type: leather crossbody bag for women
Bag shape: bucket bag
Wearing style: over one shoulder or crossbody
Shoulder strap: fixed and adjustable
Main compartment fastening: leather drawstring and magnetic clasp
Interior: zipped pocket
Back pocket: open slip pocket
Hardware: dirty silver
Finish: hand-dyed and waxed after assembly
Distinctive detail: leather drawstring threaded through metal rings

Frequently asked questions about the Brandy Nancy

What colour is brandy?

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

Can the Spikes & Sparrow Nancy crossbody bag be worn?

Yes. The fixed shoulder strap is adjustable, so you can wear the bag over one shoulder or across the body.

How does the main compartment fasten?

The main compartment fastens with a leather drawstring and an additional magnetic fastening.

What fits in the Nancy?

The bag has room for everyday essentials such as a mobile phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses and a few small accessories.

What compartments does the Brandy Nancy have?

There is a zipped compartment on the inside. There is an open slip pocket on the back.

Why does every Brandy Nancy look different?

Once assembled, the bag is hand-dyed and waxed. This results in natural variations in colour, sheen and texture, making each piece unique.

Does Apache leather become more supple with use?

Yes. As you wear it, the leather becomes increasingly supple and moulds itself further to the contents and your body. Minor signs of wear enhance the vintage look.