This is the Hermès Bowling Bag in Goatskin, not the standard Togo leather. It is notoriously difficult to purchase in boutiques, which is why Shebag has produced a batch.

Chèvre means goatskin, a leather obtained from goats, and it ranks as a mid-to-high-end material within the Hermès leather library. Within the Chèvre family, common variations include Chèvre Mysore (or Mysore goatskin) and Chèvre de Coromandel. Mysore is known for its more refined grain, while de Coromandel features a stronger sheen or iridescent effect.

It is rumored that “most Chèvre leather raw materials originate from India” (specifically the Mysore region). However, Shebag has never sourced goatskin from India. Our goatskin comes from Europe, which also boasts excellent goatskin production regions. Apart from specific Chèvre types, Hermès’s official goatskin is also sourced from the European leather supply chain.

The characteristic of Hermès procurement is large volume and strict quality control—no scabs or defects are allowed. They demand the absolute best hides from the entire tannery and are generally indifferent to the price.

Shebag operates the same way. Once suppliers realize a buyer is looking for a bargain, the best leather will simply not be offered to them. Therefore, when Shebag sources leather, we always demand quality regardless of price. Since our procurement volume is not massive, paying a premium price does not significantly impact Shebag’s overall costs.

That covers the raw materials. Having secured such expensive materials, we certainly cannot afford to waste them during processing or assembly. As the saying goes, “a fine horse deserves a fine saddle.” Our workers are all veterans from large-scale bag manufacturing factories in Guangzhou who joined the Shebag factory for higher wages.

Please take a look at our high-definition photos. Every stitching detail is executed with professional precision, representing the highest standard of Shebag’s handmade bags.