NWT 09/10 TERRIDA TANGAROA CROCO TRAVEL WEEKENDER TOTE

About the item…..

I have read that the most important staple in a woman's ward robe is her hand bag.  And I think the same can be said for our travel bags!!!  I would certainly agree with that!!!!  Put a bounce in your step with this gorgeous stunning remarkable bag - what a fun bag to carry!!!!!   Travel in style with this remarkable bag - perfect for traveling, a weekender get away, commuting.  Just in from Italy for the 2009 season, authentic Terrida Tangaroa  new (tags were lost in transit or at the store) shoulder bag tote with top zip closure, rolled leather handles with snap around leather snap keeper, detachable adjustable strap for shoulder carry, jewel tone crisp fabric lining in cream, zip around storage compartment at the base (this is ingenious!) burnished gold tone hardware, and two zip pulls at top and at the base so can be assessed from either side.   The leather is the most soft sort of spungy leather that is so structurally firm but very light weight!   The most expensive leather probably on the market today, next to real crocodile or python.   The leather is of two textures and is done in earth tones with a gorgeous pattern that makes you think "world traveler"- like an ocean/map pattern.  The handles, sides, side base and exterior base are done in the most esquisite croc croco pattern.  The front and back have the soft sort of spungy texture.  Gorgeous contrast.  Terrida is very elusive to find - check out their website to see just how expensive these bags are, if you can even find one.  Next to Marino Orlandi and one other Italian designer, they are my top pic in bags, be they purses, totes or travel bags.  High polished burnished gold tone equistrain style hardware throughout and detailed reinforced stitching in cream .  Has 3 compartments to keep you perfectly organized.  The exterior zip around compartment at the base will hold a lot and the spacious interior has a zip compartment on the back wall.   This beautiful bag is light weight and it will pack a lot!  The leather has that distinctive smell of high quality Italian leather.   "Terrida" is embossed in the leather panel on the front and "Terrida GENUINE LEATHER" is embossed in the leather label attached to the interior.  I personally hand selected this beautiful bag from TJMax.  I came across 2 and I have listed them both.  They are basically identical except that this one is just slight shorter.   So if you are wanting a matched set, here you go... They are the most gorgeous but yet practical travel bags you will find.  And I think they can be unisex - for either women or men.      

Measurements: approximately 18 and 12 inches long (bag stuffed measuring across the middle from side to side), 15 inches tall measuring to top of zipper (top lays a little flat across so won't be that tall unless packed to capacity) and 10 inches wide.  The rolled leather handles have a drop of about 5 inches. The detachable strap with comfort strap slide measures a longest drop of about 16 and 1/4 inches.   Five gold tone feet to protect the base and keep the bag sitting upright.  Has a beautiful drop and profile.   Sits perfectly upright when empty. Suggested retail price on this bag is around $750.00 on up because of the size, all the detail and that is has the more expensive croc croco embossed leather and all the detail.  Why pay $2,000.00 or more for a bag when you can have one at the fraction of the price that looks and feels like real crocodile.  And made to last perhaps a life time wtih proper use, care, maintenace and storage.  An absolutely gorgeous one of a kind bag that is not a trendy bag that will come and go.  The color is even throughout - any variance in color is due to shadows cast by the sun, clouds, or lighting.  Be sure to check out my guides how to care for your treated leathers, Marino Orlandi, and other guides you may find of interest.  Yes votes and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.