Spikes & Sparrow Leather Handbag – Christabelle – Dark Brown

Spikes & Sparrow Christabelle dark brown leather handbag for women

The Spikes & Sparrow Christabelle in dark brown is a spacious leather handbag for women who want to combine a practical layout with a warm, characterful look. The bag is made from supple Apache leather and is recognisable by its long handles, visible stitching and additional hand-stitched details. The dirty silver metal fittings add a bold touch to the design and complement the worn look of the dark brown leather beautifully.

The Christabelle is perfect for a day at work, a lunch date, an afternoon’s shopping or a day out in town. The two long handles allow you to carry the bag comfortably over your shoulder. With the included detachable and adjustable long strap, you can also wear it cross-body. This makes it easy to choose the carrying style that best suits your day whilst you’re out and about.

Hand-dyed dark brown Apache leather

The Christabelle is first fully assembled and only then hand-coloured and waxed on the outside. This artisanal finish creates vibrant variations in colour depth, sheen and texture. The seams and stitching also take on extra nuance, clearly highlighting the bag’s construction.

Apache leather is supple, thick, relatively light and soft. This means the bag hangs comfortably against the body and the material gradually moulds itself to the contents as it is used. At the same time, the leather is sturdy enough for intensive daily use.

As every dark brown Christabelle is finished by hand individually, each one may vary slightly. These natural colour variations make every bag unique.

Hand-stitched details and antique silver hardware

The additional hand-stitched details give the Christabelle its artisanal look. The vertical leather panels and visible stitching add structure and enhance the character of this spacious design.

The rings, studs and fastenings are finished in antique silver. This distressed metal finish complements the warm dark brown colour well and gives the bag a rugged look without being too flashy.

What fits in the Spikes & Sparrow Christabelle?

The Christabelle has a spacious main compartment for the things you need 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 key cord.

The central divider splits the main compartment into two clearly organised sections. This allows you, for example, to keep documents and a diary separate from your personal belongings. The slip pocket is handy for your mobile phone or card holder, whilst small valuables can be safely stored in the zipped pocket.

Two large slip pockets with magnetic fastenings

Close to the main zip, there are two spacious 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, notebook, a thin scarf or other everyday essentials, for example. The magnets keep the compartments closed, whilst still allowing easy access to the contents.

There is also an extra zipped pocket on the back. This is a handy place to keep items such as your travel card, keys, mobile phone or card holder.

Worn over the shoulder or as a crossbody bag

The two long, fixed handles make the Christabelle comfortable to carry over the shoulder. The supple Apache leather falls naturally against the body.

For extra freedom of movement, attach the long shoulder strap supplied. This strap is detachable and adjustable, so you can wear the bag cross-body at your preferred height. This is handy when travelling, shopping or during a busy working day.

Dark brown Apache leather that adapts to your lifestyle

The dark brown colour is applied by hand once the bag has been fully assembled. As a result, natural variations in shade, sheen and colour distribution may occur. These variations are part of the artisanal finish.

With regular use, the leather becomes increasingly supple. Small creases and signs of wear enhance the warm vintage look and give the Christabelle an increasingly personalised character over time.

Key features

Brand: Spikes & Sparrow
Model: Christabelle
Colour: dark brown
Material: Apache leather
Bag type: leather handbag for women
Carrying style: over the shoulder or crossbody
Straps: two long fixed straps
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 dark brown Christabelle

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 main compartment and the various inner and outer pockets provide space for everyday items such as a mobile phone, wallet, diary, keys and accessories.

How is the main subject structured?

The main compartment features a central divider with a zip fastening, an open slip pocket, a separate zipped pocket and a key cord.

What external pockets does the bag have?

At the top, there are two spacious slip pockets with magnetic fastenings. On the back, there is an additional zipped pocket.

Why can every dark brown Christabelle look slightly different?

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

Does Apache leather become more supple with use?

Yes. The leather gradually softens with wear and moulds itself more and more to the body and its contents.