Crazy Horse Leather Shoulder Bag — Style AK
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Genuine Leather Shoulder Bag AK: two front pockets for photography and everyday life
A compact cowhide bag with two front pockets and a rear pocket.
Enjoy soft cowhide and a vintage character.
Use it as a shoulder bag for daily belongings or, with a separately obtained padded case suited to your equipment, for photography. Choose what you carry to make it work for you.
There are 2 pockets at the front and another at the back. Keep small belongings separate from the main compartment and choose their places according to how you use them.
For photography walks, travel, exploring town and everyday use.
A genuine leather shoulder bag for adults who choose their belongings carefully while still taking what they need.
Product specifications
Basic information
- Main material: 100% genuine cowhide (Crazy Horse leather)
- Lining: polyester
- Dimensions: approximately 27 cm × 16 cm × 10 cm
- Weight: approximately 0.9 kg
- Style: vintage, retro
- Leather feel: soft
- Decoration: none
- Country of origin: China
Storage layout
- Main compartment
- Front pockets × 2
- Rear pocket
- Detachable shoulder strap
Examples of items to consider carrying (depending on actual dimensions)
- Mirrorless camera
- Small camera
- Standard lens
- Small interchangeable lens
- Spare battery
- Lens cap
- SD card case
- Smartphone
- Wallet
- Key case
- Power bank
- A5 notebook
- Small pouch
Whether cameras and lenses fit depends on their dimensions. Check the measurements of your equipment.
Camera-specific impact protection is not specified, so we recommend a padded case or camera insert when carrying delicate equipment.
Organising equipment and small belongings separately
Compare the bag's dimensions with the size of the insert you will use.
On days when equipment comes along, plan the storage combination around your camera model and lenses.
Choose the equipment for the main compartment and put smaller belongings in other pockets. Think about what to take according to what you want to photograph.
The 2 front pockets are useful for organising small items you use often while photographing.
For example, a spare battery and SD card case in one.
A lens cap, cleaning cloth and card reader in the other.
Thinking about what belongs in each pocket is part of preparing for photography.
The rear pocket can also keep everyday belongings separate from equipment. Compare actual dimensions with your own small items and choose an arrangement that suits you.
For walks with photography in mind
A quiet alley in the morning.
A market on your travels.
The shore at dusk.
You want to capture an unexpected sight straight away.
On days centred on photography, you may want to walk with a carefully chosen selection of equipment.
Choose what will go in this bag and consider how it works with your existing insert.
Carry it crossbody and take out the contents when you reach your shooting spot. Adapt its use to your own photography.
Rather than looking unmistakably like a specialist equipment bag, its understated leather shoulder-bag appearance fits into the streetscape.
It also looks at home at sightseeing spots, cafés and restaurants, so you can keep carrying it naturally after the shoot.
The depth of character unique to Crazy Horse leather
This bag uses 100% genuine cowhide Crazy Horse leather.
Crazy Horse leather is infused with oil to bring out distinctive variations in colour and shade. It has a subdued vintage feel from new, and its colour and sheen deepen with use.
Areas touched daily gradually develop a sheen.
Natural changes in shade appear at corners and edges.
Fine scuffs and creases also blend into the leather over time.
The leather's appearance varies with how it is carried, how often it is used and how it is cared for. Become familiar with its shades and feel up close as you add your own time of use.
Places you went to take photographs.
Cities you travelled to.
Seasons you walked through.
Their memories remain not just in photographs but in the leather's character.
That is part of the pleasure of owning Crazy Horse leather.
Vintage design that complements photographic equipment
A camera is more than a piece of photographic equipment.
It is an instrument for expressing its user's sensibility and perspective.
That is why the bag carrying it can offer more than practicality: an appealing material and presence too.
The natural shades of Crazy Horse leather and the classic pocket design complement the beauty of cameras and lenses as carefully made instruments.
Its character suits not just digital cameras but those who enjoy vintage lenses and film cameras too.
For those who prefer the character of well-used equipment to the uniformity of something new.
For those who want a long relationship with both their photographic equipment and their bag.
This bag also offers such users the pleasure of choosing a material.
On days without photography, carry everyday belongings
Of course, it is not limited to being a camera bag.
On days without a camera, choose what you need from your wallet and familiar small items and use it as an everyday shoulder bag.
The compact bag has depth. Look over your belongings and choose what you will use that day.
You do not need a large bag.
But your pockets cannot hold everything.
For those everyday outings, choose a compact shoulder bag.
Vary the way you carry it with the detachable strap
The shoulder strap is detachable.
Use the strap to choose a way of carrying that suits your clothes and destination.
Over the shoulder, it becomes an understated shoulder bag.
Remove the strap to use it as a hand-carried leather bag.
Use the shoulder strap on photography-focused days.
At a café or meal, remove it for a tidier look.
You can change how you carry it to match your clothes and activities, so it works in a range of settings beyond a dedicated camera bag.
Ways to use it
A day off with a camera
A mirrorless camera, spare battery, lens cloth, wallet and smartphone.
Choose your equipment, check the actual dimensions of the storage and insert, then head out to photograph.
In a park, a harbour town, an old shopping street or beside a café window, stop when a scene interests you and enjoy the preparation as well.
There is pleasure in choosing equipment while thinking about what you want to photograph.
A smaller photography bag while travelling
You do not need to carry all your luggage throughout a trip.
Leave larger luggage at the hotel and choose what you need for the day's photography and outing. Check which combination fits, then go looking for scenes particular to the place.
A spare battery or transit card in the front pockets.
An itinerary or slim map in the rear pocket.
Decide what belongs in the pockets and head out to enjoy sightseeing and photography.
For business-casual outfits
On days without a camera, choose essentials such as your wallet and writing supplies, rearranging the contents to suit the storage's actual dimensions.
Vintage-style genuine leather fits naturally with business-casual jackets, shirts and chinos.
It is also useful as a smaller bag, separate from a large work bag, for just what you need at lunch or on a short outing.
For casual days off
Denim, a white shirt, knitwear, a leather jacket, work boots.
Crazy Horse leather's depth of character adds dimension to simple clothes.
Rather than relying on prominent decoration, its shades and texture create presence, making it a good match for grown-up casual style.
For students and creators on the move
Choose belongings for creative work, such as a small notebook and writing supplies. Check their actual dimensions as you plan the day's combination.
Those who record ideas in daily life through photography, illustration, video or writing can enjoy choosing what to carry too.
Walk with a camera or notebook and record something that catches your attention on the spot. It can accompany those moments of creativity.
As a gift
A cowhide bag is also an option for someone who enjoys the character of materials.
Someone whose hobby is photography.
Someone who loves travelling.
Someone who likes vintage style.
Someone who wants to enjoy leather as it develops through use.
Recommended for birthdays, anniversaries and milestone gifts too.
A bag for organising photographic equipment
A camera bag is more than a box for equipment.
Deciding where things go helps you plan an arrangement suited to your photography.
- Spare battery in the left front pocket
- SD cards and lens cloth in the right front pocket
- Smartphone in the rear pocket
- Camera body and interchangeable lens in the main compartment
These are examples of how to use the storage. Choose what to put inside according to the actual dimensions of your equipment and small belongings.
Before photographing, think through an arrangement you find comfortable.
You can look forward to the next image from the preparation stage itself.
Caring for genuine leather
Crazy Horse leather naturally develops a sheen through daily use. It does not need excessive care, but simple regular attention helps keep it in better condition.
Everyday care
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after use.
- Gently remove surface dust with a soft brush.
- If it gets wet, promptly blot away moisture with a cloth.
- Allow to dry naturally in a well-ventilated, shaded place.
- Avoid rapid drying with a hairdryer or direct sunlight.
Periodic care
When the leather feels dry, apply a thin layer of leather cream or oil.
Applying too much at once may darken the colour or change the texture. Always test on an inconspicuous area before use.
About colour transfer
The oils and dyes in Crazy Horse leather may cause colour transfer through friction or moisture.
Take particular care with light-coloured clothes such as white or beige.
Colour transfer may be more likely when new, in rainy weather or during seasons when you perspire easily.
After use, wipe lightly with a dry cloth and store somewhere with low humidity.
If using a leather protective spray, choose one suitable for Crazy Horse leather and always test in an inconspicuous area before applying throughout.
About natural leather
Natural cowhide may show existing scars, vein marks, wrinkles, colour variations, spots and pores.
Looking closely at the leather may reveal differences in character.
These are natural characteristics that vary between animals and parts of the hide.
The grain size and texture also differ depending on the part of the hide used. This gives individual pieces of the same product different leather appearances.
Enjoy the feel unique to genuine leather as you become familiar with the areas you touch and the shades you see.
Please check before purchasing
- Measurements are taken by hand, so slight differences may occur.
- Colours may appear different from the actual item depending on photography conditions and monitor settings.
- You may notice the characteristic smell of natural leather.
- If the smell concerns you, store in a well-ventilated, shaded place. The time needed for it to diminish varies between items.
- Whether cameras and lenses fit depends on the equipment's dimensions and shape.
- When using this product as a camera bag, we recommend a padded case or inner box to protect delicate equipment.
- Avoid dropping or subjecting the bag to strong impacts while delicate equipment is inside.
Recommended for
- Those who want to enjoy the ageing of Crazy Horse leather
- Those who want to carry a small or mirrorless camera
- Those seeking a leather bag that does not look like a camera bag
- Those wanting a shoulder bag for photography and everyday life
- Those seeking a compact secondary bag for travel
- Those who like bags with multiple front pockets
- Those wanting a small leather bag with depth
- Those seeking a unisex vintage bag
Photographs preserve views from your travels and everyday moments.
Yet the bag that accompanied those times also carries memories in a different form.
The leather you touch each time you take out the camera.
Small scuffs created as you walk.
A sheen that deepens with the seasons.
Crazy Horse leather does not conceal the time it has been used.
Instead, those accumulated moments become part of its beauty.
On days you take a camera into town.
On days you discover new views while travelling.
On days you record ordinary life.
This shoulder bag becomes a companion for enjoying both the moments you want to photograph and the leather you want to develop through use.
Please read before purchasing
For details on delivery times and packaging, please see our Shopping Guide page via the link below.
Notes on delivery times and packaging
What Is Crazy Horse Leather?
Crazy horse leather is cowhide treated with oils and waxes to create a finish that changes in colour and surface character with use. Despite its name, it is not horse leather.
A finish that develops character
Bending or rubbing the surface can bring out lighter and darker areas. Areas that are handled frequently may develop a sheen, while creases and surface marks contribute to a patina over time. The way the finish changes depends on the item, how it is used and how it is cared for.
Natural leather also varies in grain, texture and colour. Product photographs show examples; lighting, screen settings and the individual piece of leather can affect its appearance.
How it differs from other materials
Check the material on each product page. A canvas bag with crazy horse leather details is not an all-leather bag. PU with a crazy horse-style appearance is synthetic leather, and needs different care from genuine cowhide.
Choosing a bag or wallet
Choose the shape, dimensions, weight and storage for what you plan to carry. Do not rely on a laptop’s screen size alone to judge fit; compare the device’s actual measurements and the thickness of any case. For a smaller accessory, check the length and thickness of the tools or items you want to store.
Moisture and colour transfer
The leather is not fully waterproof. Avoid heavy rain and prolonged wet conditions. Friction, perspiration and moisture can cause colour transfer, particularly onto light-coloured clothing and fabrics. A protective spray or conditioner cannot guarantee that colour transfer will stop.
Everyday care
- Wipe dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.
- If wet, blot away moisture and let the leather dry in the shade with good airflow.
- Avoid direct heat, sunlight and humid storage.
- Use care products suitable for the finish, following their instructions and testing on an inconspicuous area first. They may change the colour or texture.
- If a new item has a noticeable leather smell, let it air in a shaded, ventilated place. The time it takes to settle varies.
When to ask for help
Natural variation does not mean every problem is part of the material’s character. If you are concerned about damage, construction or another issue, contact cowmono with your order number and photographs.
Explore crazy horse leather bags and accessories or read our colour transfer and care guide.
Leather Colour Transfer and Care
Leather dyes and finishes can transfer onto clothing, furniture or other fabrics. Friction, moisture and perspiration can increase the risk. This can happen with new leather and does not always disappear after a fixed period of use.
Why colour transfer happens
Leather is a natural material, and finishes vary. Contact with damp fabric or repeated rubbing can move colour from the leather surface onto another material. Take particular care with light-coloured clothing, bag linings and furniture.
Taking care during use
Before first use, wipe the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged contact with light-coloured fabrics, especially in wet or humid conditions. If the leather gets wet, blot moisture away and let it dry in the shade with airflow, away from heaters and direct sunlight.
Cleaning and storage
Choose care products suitable for the specific leather finish. Follow their instructions and test on an inconspicuous area first, since cleaners, oils, creams and sprays can change the colour or texture. Do not assume a care product will make the leather waterproof or prevent all colour transfer.
Store leather items in a dry, ventilated place away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity. Keep differently coloured leather and light fabrics from rubbing together during storage.
If you are concerned about a particular item, contact cowmono with your order number and photographs.
Shopping guide
Thank you for shopping with cowmono. Please read these notes before placing your order.
1. Shipping and delivery
cowmono simplifies its distribution process and reduces unnecessary distribution costs to offer a balance of materials, quality and price. Read more about cowmono.
After you order, we arrange dispatch from a warehouse overseas.
Your order → cowmono arranges dispatch → overseas warehouse → carrier transport → local delivery → you
Delivery times vary by destination. Check the information during checkout and our shipping policy. Busy periods at the warehouse, carrier arrangements and customs procedures can cause delays.
We email your tracking number after dispatch. Stock can change quickly for popular items; if an item becomes unavailable after your order, we may need to cancel it.
2. Cancelling an order
See our returns and refunds policy for cancellation information.
2-1. Return policy
Change-of-mind return requests within 14 days of delivery · Unused/unworn · Customer-paid return postage
- Before returning an item, email support@cowmono.com and use the return method specified by cowmono.
- Nothing in this policy limits your non-excludable statutory consumer rights, including any applicable cancellation or withdrawal rights and rights relating to faulty, damaged, or incorrect goods. The 14-day request period and unused/unworn condition apply only to our voluntary change-of-mind return policy and do not restrict those statutory rights. If you receive a faulty, damaged, or incorrect item, contact support@cowmono.com for information about the remedy available under applicable law. cowmono covers reasonable return costs where required by law.
- Orders placed before this update remain subject to the return terms in effect when the order was placed. Your statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.
- Estimated refund processing time: credit card or Paidy, about one week; convenience-store payment, bank transfer, QR payment or Pay-easy, up to one month. The store recommends credit card or Paidy for quicker refund processing.
3. Payment methods
The payment methods available for your order appear at checkout. Choose from the options shown there. The information below also explains payment services used in Japan; it does not mean that every service is available for every delivery country.
The store offers credit card payments through Shopify Payments and, where available, Paidy, prepaid payments at Japanese convenience stores, QR payments, Merpay, bank transfer and Pay-easy. If you do not use a credit card, choose an alternative offered at checkout.
Prepaid payments at Japanese convenience stores
The processing fee stated by the store is JPY 220, including Japanese tax. Supported stores are FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop and Daily Yamazaki.
After completing your order, you are redirected to KOMOJU. Check the amount, enter the payment details and complete the payment steps. Payment is due within three days from the day after your order. We arrange dispatch in the order that payments are confirmed. An unpaid order is automatically cancelled after the deadline.
KOMOJU emails the payment number you need. If you use email filters, allow messages from @komoju.com and no-reply@komoju.com.
Pay-easy
The processing fee stated by the store is JPY 190. This prepaid service accepts payments through compatible bank ATMs or online banking. After ordering, follow KOMOJU's payment instructions and check the deadline shown on the payment screen or in the email. We arrange dispatch once payment is confirmed.
Paidy
Enter your email address and mobile number, then confirm the four-digit code sent by SMS. Purchases are generally combined into one payment in the following month.
The service information also describes a free upgrade to Paidy Plus, with monthly budgeting and three instalments without an instalment fee. Check current eligibility and terms directly with Paidy.
The payment methods and fees stated here are direct debit with no payment fee, convenience-store payment with a JPY 390 fee including Japanese tax, and bank transfer with a fee set by the bank.
QR payments with PayPay or au PAY
Register with PayPay or au PAY before use. These payments cannot be combined with another payment method.
Your order is not complete if more than five minutes pass after opening the payment page, or if cancellation or an error prevents confirmation. This also applies if you do not return correctly to the order completion page after payment. The payment is then cancelled, and any anticipated provider bonuses may be cancelled too. cowmono cannot restore those bonuses.
When scanning a QR code with the app, keep the page on your computer open until payment is complete. Private or incognito browsing is not supported for this payment. Check spending limits with PayPay.
For au PAY, you need to add funds to your au PAY balance. The limits stated here are JPY 300,000 per payment and JPY 500,000 per day.
Bank transfer
- Payment is made in advance. We begin arranging dispatch after confirming receipt.
- The account number differs for each order. Check it again even if you have ordered before.
- You pay any bank transfer fees.
- If payment is not confirmed by the deadline, the order is cancelled. A transfer made after the deadline cannot be accepted for the expired order.
- Transfer the exact amount. The payment rules described here do not provide for refunds of overpayments. Your non-excludable statutory rights remain unaffected.
Merpay
Merpay is a payment service within the Mercari app. Eligible users can pay with their balance, points or Merpay Smart Payments. Register in the Mercari app and set up Merpay before use.
Check details and the limits that apply to your settings with the provider. Contact Merpay about app operation, errors or passwords.
4. If your order confirmation has not arrived
Check the email address entered when ordering and your spam or junk folder.
5. Missed deliveries and incomplete addresses
If you miss a delivery, follow the carrier's notice to arrange redelivery. The carrier may be identified as YDH JAPAN or another delivery company.
An incorrect or incomplete address may lead to the parcel being returned. Parcels may be disposed of after the holding period expires. The rules described here do not provide for redelivery or a refund in that situation; your non-excludable statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.
Check your address, particularly the street number, before ordering and receive your parcel within the stated period. Repeated cancellations caused by prolonged absence or incomplete addresses may lead us to restrict the available payment methods.
6. Contact us
Use our contact form or email support@cowmono.com. We do not offer telephone support.
7. Other notes
- Stock can change quickly. If an item becomes unavailable after ordering or there is a dispatch problem, we will contact you by email.
- Colours may differ from the photographs because of lighting, surroundings and screen settings.
- Measurements are taken by hand; a variation of approximately 1 cm is possible.
- Natural leather can vary in colour and surface appearance and show natural markings. These individual features form part of the material's character.
About cowmono
cowmono is an online shop for bags, wallets and small accessories. Our selection includes crazy horse leather, other genuine leathers, canvas and PU designs, with different shapes and storage layouts for everyday use.
Choose by material and practical details
A bag should work with what you carry. Compare the materials, dimensions, weight and storage on each product page. Genuine leather, canvas and PU have different appearances and care needs; check the specifications for the item you select.
Direct shipping and simple packaging
Orders are dispatched from overseas warehouses in simple protective packaging. Packaging can differ by item and dispatch location. Dispatch and transit times depend on the product, destination and carrier, and customs processing can cause delays.
If you need an item for a particular date, contact us before ordering. Read our shopping guide for ordering and delivery information.
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Shop all products or learn more about crazy horse leather.
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