Purchased at H.P.FRANCE. A tote bag made of leather from the Italian brand, DELLE COSE. This is an import brand that makes bags and other items by reusing the hemp sacks originally used by old post offices for deliveries. Due to the nature of recycled materials, the hemp sack portion originally has dirt, fraying, and fading, and develops character with use. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. Recommended for those who like vintage taste. The material is very durable and tough. Purchased over 10 years ago and used for a while, but has been stored for the past few years. Please purchase only if you can confirm the dirt and condition in the photos and understand. * Blue rust is visible on the metal parts of the handles. It has been cleaned but could not be completely removed. DELLE COSE: A brand from Italy created by designers Maki Sumamori and Antonio Raimondo. The popular yellow-based series with the striking "POSTE" lettering is a remake of hemp sacks actually used by Italian post offices for deliveries in the 1960s. It carries the designers' message of wanting to convey "something wonderful about letters that cannot be obtained through the internet or email." *As this product is a remake of a hemp sack, the pattern varies from item to item depending on how the fabric is cut.