Some of you may remember my previous post featuring this bag design with the braided edge construction.

This time, I wanted to show a different interpretation of the same concept.

The bag is made from brown leather laminated with microfiber, so unlike the vegetable-tanned version I shared before, this one is finished with an edge stitch to permanently secure the laminated layers. The braided edge remains the defining construction and visual element, while the stitching complements the structure required by this material.

For me, this also highlights one of the strengths of the design: its versatility. The same construction principle can create very different personalities simply by changing the leather, texture, color, and finish.

My design philosophy remains the same:

**Minimum Effort, Maximum Impact.**

I enjoy creating designs that are accessible to build while still looking distinctive and memorable. Instead of adding unnecessary complexity, I try to find construction methods that let the design itself create the visual impact.

This video shows the complete build process—from the individual leather pieces to the finished bag.

I'd love to hear which version you prefer: the natural vegetable-tanned leather from my previous post, or this softer laminated brown leather version.

One thing I find interesting is how much the material changes the character of the exact same design.

The previous version was made from 2.4 mm vegetable-tanned leather and relied entirely on the braided edge construction. This one uses leather laminated with microfiber, which requires edge stitching to lock the layers together, while the braid remains the signature feature.

Same pattern. Same construction idea. Completely different feel.

That's exactly what I wanted this design to achieve.

Minimum Effort, Maximum Impact – Same Design, Different Build. Full Process Video.