{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur most popular handcrafted leather bags — chosen by customers worldwide. Each piece is made by Cape Town artisans from full-grain vegetable-tanned South African leather that develops a beautiful patina with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniversity of Stellenbosch tested at 42 N\/mm² tear strength. Zero chrome, zero microplastics. Free worldwide tracked and insured shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-fox-backpack","title":"Pink Fox Backpack","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur fox backpack in a playful pink colourway. Same exceptional craftsmanship, same full-grain leather, same character — with a pop of colour that kids love. Hand-stitched fox features make every bag unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-stitched from dyed full-grain leather. Detailed fox face. Padded adjustable straps. 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Popular as birthday gifts, Christmas presents, and as distinctive South African gifts for children abroad. The adjustable straps accommodate growing children aged approximately 3–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e SA: 2–4 business days (Bob Go). International: 3–7 business days via FedEx\/DHL (tracked, insured). 14-day returns on unused items. Free international shipping makes gifting abroad easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a damp cloth. The leather is naturally durable and requires minimal maintenance. 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