Le Firkin — full-grain leather

It doesn't seek the eye. It holds it.

Le Firkin is the Maison's centrepiece — the signature silhouette, returned to its original material. A full-grain cowhide leather, chosen for its tight grain and its hold, lined in leather. It doesn't shine: it absorbs the light, and gives it back in depth.

The padlock clasp opens in one gesture. The handles fall just right. Every stitch is a decision. Over the years the leather takes on a patina — it doesn't age, it remembers.

Four muted shades — Camel, Ivoire, Onyx, Éléphant — each with gold or silver hardware. Nothing else. That's enough.

The essentials

• Full-grain cowhide leather, leather interior
• Padlock clasp, hardware in gold or silver
• 29 × 15 × 15.5 cm — 580 g
• Interior pocket
• Fits the Maison's charms

Care

A soft, dry cloth. Feed the leather twice a year. Keep away from water and direct sun — it takes care of the rest.

What is Le Firkin?

Le Firkin is the Maison's leather handbag: the signature silhouette — flap, padlock clasp, round handles — worked in full-grain cowhide leather and lined in leather. It measures 29 × 15 × 15.5 cm for 580 g, has an interior pocket, and comes in four shades — Camel, Ivoire, Onyx, Éléphant — each with gold or silver hardware.

Frequently asked questions

What is full-grain leather?

Full grain is the top layer of the hide, the one that carries the natural grain. It is neither sanded down nor covered with a film: the grain you see is the real one. It is the most hard-wearing part of the leather, and the only one that develops a patina over the years.

Will the leather develop a patina?

Yes, that is the point. Full-grain leather darkens slightly and gains a sheen where it is handled — the handles, the corners, the flap. It doesn't wear out: it takes on marks. In time, each bag ends up looking like no one but the person who carries it.

How do you care for a full-grain leather bag?

A soft, dry cloth day to day. Twice a year, feed the leather with a suitable milk or cream, applied in a thin layer. Keep the bag away from water and from prolonged direct sun, which dry out and fade the grain.

How does it differ from the Maison's translucent bags?

The line is the same — the material changes. The translucent models, like the Jelly Firkin or the Croco Glacé, play on transparency and colour. Le Firkin returns that same silhouette to its original material, opaque and matt. Same padlock clasp, same fall of the handles.

Can you clip the charms onto it?

Yes. Every charm of the Maison — Cherry, Nazar, Chili, Sandal and the cords — clips onto the handles and the clasp of Le Firkin just as it does on the translucent models.

Do you ship to Switzerland and which countries?

Yes. La Firkin is a Maison based in Switzerland: prices there are shown in CHF, all taxes and fees included — nothing to pay on delivery. We ship to more than thirty countries. Shipping is free across the European Union, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Latin America — dispatched within 24 working hours, delivered in 6–9 working days to Switzerland and 4–9 working days in Europe and the United States. To Norway, Canada, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania, shipping is charged at CHF 16.

Guide updated: September 2026.

Press the small padlock on the clasp: it lifts and releases the flap. There is no need to force anything, it opens easily.

Free shipping on every order. The price you see is the final price — nothing to pay on delivery.

Your order is dispatched within 24 hours, then delivered in 4 to 9 business days by express carrier, with a tracking number.

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A soft, slightly damp cloth is all it takes. Air-dry away from direct heat. Full guide