I bought this along with shoes at Ginza Yoshinoya. I don't know what kind of leather it is... it's soft and has a good firmness. The issue is: As shown in photos 8 and 9, the underside of the handle is slightly deteriorated and discolored black. It's on the underside, so it's not very noticeable. Size: Bottom: 10 x 36 cm, Height: 25 cm (excluding handle). The handle is a bit tight, but it can be put over the shoulder.