Le Firkin — full-grain leather

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

Le Firkin is the Maison's centrepiece — the signature silhouette, rendered in 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, and it is a real padlock: it locks and opens with its key. The handles fall just right. Every seam is a decision. Over the years the leather takes on a patina — it doesn't age, it remembers.

Three sizes — 25, 30 or 35 cm — and nine shades: Camel, Ivoire, Onyx, Éléphant, Gris tourterelle, Bleu, Bleu lin, Orange, Rouge. Each with a gold or silver buckle.

Gift of the moment. A mulberry silk scarf worth €74.90 comes free with Le Firkin, in addition to the other gifts, when you complete your order within 10 minutes of opening your cart. The countdown appears in your cart and the scarf is added automatically. The pattern depends on our stock, while scarves last.

Tighter budget? The same silhouette exists in PU, a faux leather containing no leather, from €80.90: Le Firkin PU. Same clasp, same fall of the handles, in three sizes and four shades — it is the material that changes.

The essentials

• Full-grain cowhide leather, leather lining, handmade
• Three sizes: 25 × 20 × 14 cm (600 g), 30 × 24 × 16 cm (750 g), 35 × 26 × 18 cm (900 g)
• Real padlock with its key, hardware of your choice: gold or silver
• Two interior pockets: one zipped, one flat opposite
• Detachable shoulder strap included in 25 and 30 cm (the 35 cm is carried by hand)
• Fits the Maison's charms

Care

A soft, dry cloth. Feed the leather twice a year. Keep away from water and direct sun. To nourish it simply: our Leather Care Kit, €29.90 (€24 when added with this bag).

What is Le Firkin?

Le Firkin is the Maison's leather handbag: the signature silhouette — flap, real padlock with key, round handles — in full-grain cowhide leather lined in leather. It comes in three sizes — 25 cm (25 × 20 × 14 cm, 600 g), 30 cm (30 × 24 × 16 cm, 750 g) and 35 cm (35 × 26 × 18 cm, 900 g) —, has two interior pockets, one zipped and one flat opposite, and is offered in nine shades — Camel, Ivoire, Onyx, Éléphant, Gris tourterelle, Bleu, Bleu lin, Orange, Rouge — each with a gold or silver buckle of your choice. It is priced at €104 in 25 cm, €127 in 30 cm and €149 in 35 cm. The same line exists in PU, a synthetic faux leather, from €80.90: Le Firkin PU.

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. Our full guide: how to recognise a full-grain leather bag.

What is the difference with Le Firkin PU?

The material, and nothing else. Full-grain leather is an animal hide: it carries a natural grain, takes on a patina over the years and needs care. PU is a synthetic material: it contains no leather, does not take on a patina, is unaffected by water and wipes clean with a damp cloth. The line and the clasp are identical; the PU version also comes in three sizes and four shades. The price difference — €127 in 30 cm against €84.90 — corresponds to that difference in material. This page presents the leather version; the PU version has its own: Le Firkin PU.

Will the leather take on 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.

How do you care for the leather?

A soft, dry cloth day to day. Twice a year, nourish the leather with a neutral cream, applied in a thin layer and buffed with a brush. Keep the bag away from water and prolonged direct sun. To nourish it simply, our Leather Care Kit brings together neutral cream, two horsehair brushes and a soft cloth: €29.90, or €24 when added with this bag.

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 renders that same silhouette in an opaque, matt material. Same padlock clasp, same fall of the handles.

Is the shoulder strap included?

Yes, in 25 and 30 cm: Le Firkin comes with a detachable shoulder strap, to wear it on the shoulder or cross-body. The larger 35 cm is carried by hand and has none.

Is it handmade? Where is it made?

Yes, Le Firkin is handmade, with the craftsmanship each leather calls for, and every piece is inspected, from the clasp to the stitching. Our bags are made in Europe and in other countries, depending on the leathers used, always to our own specifications.

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 70 countries. Tracked shipping, dispatched within 24 working hours. It is free with no minimum to 30 countries, free to Canada from EUR 60 (CHF 27 below that), and free from EUR 120 to 37 other destinations (CHF 27 below that). Allow 4–9 working days for Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, and 6–12 working days for Canada, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania and Latin America.

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.

Delivered in 4 to 9 business days

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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