The black leather madrasah bag
Smart, hard-wearing and the easiest to keep looking new. The one that goes with everything.
Other colours:
The black leather madrasah bag is the most formal and practical of the colours: it hides dirt and ink marks, matches school uniforms and thobes, and suits a child at seven and an adult at thirty. Black leather keeps its colour well, and scuffs show as lighter marks that a little black conditioner hides.
How it looks
Black looks at home with a school blazer, a white thobe or a work coat. It's the colour least likely to feel 'too young' by the teenage years, and the most popular choice for boys and for adults.
Goes well with: White and cream thobes, black or navy school uniform, and dark or bright hijabs alike.
What it hides and what it shows
Hides: mud, ink, pen marks and grubby hands.
Shows: dust, and light scratches as paler lines.
How black leather ages
Black leather keeps its depth of colour for years. Rather than darkening, it develops a soft sheen where it's handled most, on the flap edge and the strap. Deep scratches can show the lighter leather underneath, and a black cream or conditioner blends them back in.
Caring for black leather
- Dust with a dry cloth. Black shows dust more than brown.
- Use a neutral or black conditioner once or twice a year. Black cream hides scuffs.
- New black leather can transfer a little dye onto light clothing when wet. Wipe it and condition it before first use. See colour rubbing off.
Full guide: how to care for a leather bag.
Who black suits
- Boys and young men
- Adults carrying it to work or university
- Anyone wanting one bag from madrasah to secondary school and beyond
- Families who'd rather not worry about marks
Same bag in every colour
Every colour is the same handmade leather madrasah bag, made to order in Scottish leather from the Clyde Tannery, with magnetic clasps and a detachable strap.
| Made | Handmade to order, delivered in around 14 days |
|---|---|
| Leather | Bovine leather from the Clyde Tannery, Scotland |
| Size | Everyday size: an A4 exercise book lies flat inside |
| Fits | A large mushaf and an A4 exercise book, plus a pencil case |
| Pockets | Zipped pockets on the front and back |
| Strap | Detachable, adjustable cross-body strap for older children and adults |
| Closure | Magnetic clasps hidden under the front flap: quick to open, nothing to fiddle with |
| Price | £139.99, plus £8.99 UK delivery |
| Suitable for | Older children, teenagers and adults |
All sizes are approximate, as each bag is handmade to order.
Order your bag
£139.99 + £8.99 UK delivery. Handmade for you and delivered in around 14 days.