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The Marguerite backpack ♗

The Marguerite backpack ♗

Regular price 468,00 € EUR
Regular price 520,00 € EUR Sale price 468,00 € EUR
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🇬🇧 Handmade in Biarritz, France

Vegetable tanned leather backpack - natural patina

Small and comfortable women's backpack

Laptop compartment raised to protect against shocks

Dimension : 35x26x6cm

Clasp “N°1” gold lacquered


Vegetable tanned leather

The leathers we use for our products are carefully selected from the best Spanish, French and Italian tanneries.

How to take care of your leather bag?

To prevent leather from drying out, cracking or discoloring unevenly, try to protect it from direct heat and sunlight for prolonged periods.

Step 1: Remove impurities and dust Using a soft cloth, wipe the surface and every corner of the leather of your bag.

Step 2: Apply nourishing beeswax-based milk Using a clean cloth, apply the milk delicately and in a single, very thin layer to make it penetrate well. This step helps protect your leather bag against drying out as well as nourishing and waterproofing it.

Step 3: Polish the leather piece

After application, let the leather rest for a few moments then buff it using a soft, clean cloth.

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Leather goods Made in France

French know-how at the heart of each creation

At the heart of our vision since 2018, Valet de Pique, made-in-France leather goods, perpetuates an exceptional heritage. Our leather workshops, active since 1955, keep alive a centuries-old tradition, passionately passed down from generation to generation, from craftsman to craftsman.

Each Valet de Pique creation embodies the soul of French craftsmanship. Our master leatherworkers, heirs to ancestral know-how, meticulously craft exceptional pieces that will endure for decades. This jealously preserved expertise makes each item a unique work, a testament to French excellence.

Our Network of Excellence


We work closely with three partner leather workshops strategically located throughout France. This alliance allows us to preserve the diversity of regional techniques while maintaining the highest quality standards for which French leather goods are renowned.

Our French leather craftsmen have mastered the art of crafting full-grain leather, selected from environmentally friendly French tanneries. Each piece requires between 8 and 15 hours of meticulous work, guaranteeing an impeccable finish that will last for decades.

Why choose authentic leather goods made in France?

A preserved living heritage

French artisanal leather goods are built on a heritage of over 400 years of expertise. Valet de Pique continues this tradition by perpetuating ancestral techniques: hand-sewing saddle stitching, vegetable dyeing, and natural patina. These techniques guarantee exceptional durability, with our creations lasting 15 to 25 years.

Noble and durable materials

Our exceptional French leather comes exclusively from certified tanneries using environmentally friendly vegetable tanning processes. This sustainable approach meets the expectations of the 60% of French consumers who are ready to invest in high-quality, eco-responsible products.

Innovation in the service of tradition

Valet de Pique incorporates the latest technological innovations while respecting traditional methods. Our workshops use modern precision tools for cutting, while maintaining the manual sewing that has made the reputation of leather goods made in France .

Valet de Pique creations: excellence and modernity

Signature collections

Our made-in-France leather goods range includes iconic pieces designed for modern men and women. Each Valet de Pique collection celebrates the French art of living through clean, timeless lines.

Personalization and tailor-made

True to the tradition of bespoke French leather goods , Valet de Pique offers exclusive customization services. Our artisans adapt colors, finishes, and markings to your preferences, creating unique pieces that reflect your personality.

Valet de Pique leather goods collection made in France featuring customizable wallets

The sustainable commitment of our French leather goods

As part of a circular economy approach, Valet de Pique is committed to eco-responsible leather goods made in France . Our workshop favors short supply chains, reducing the carbon footprint by 40% compared to outsourced production.

Lifetime repair and maintenance

In keeping with the ethos of sustainable leather goods made in France , we offer a lifetime repair and maintenance service. This approach extends the life of your pieces while preserving their original beauty.

Frequently asked questions about leather goods made in France

What distinguishes leather goods made in France?

Leather goods made in France are distinguished by their centuries-old craftsmanship, the use of exceptional leathers, traditional shaping techniques, and rigorous quality control. Each piece reflects the excellence of French heritage. At Valet de Pique, we are saddlers before we are leatherworkers: a technique specific to the manufacture of a horse saddle.

Why choose Valet de Pique for your leather goods?

Valet de Pique combines authentic French craftsmanship with select, high-quality materials. Our leather craftsmen perpetuate traditional techniques while incorporating sustainable innovations to create exceptional pieces.

How to maintain leather goods made in France?

Maintaining French leather goods requires specific products: cleaning with a soft cloth, applying a nourishing cream every 6 months, and protecting against humidity. Our experts will assist you with personalized advice.

What is the lifespan of a Jack of Spades creation?

Thanks to our superior quality made in France leather goods and our artisanal techniques, our creations accompany their owners for 15 to 25 years with proper care, developing a unique patina over time.

Join the excellence of French leather goods

Choosing Valet de Pique means investing in the excellence of leather goods made in France while supporting French artisanal heritage. Our creations embody the French art of living, combining refinement, sustainability, and responsible innovation.

Discover our exceptional expertise and be captivated by the authenticity of our handcrafted creations. Each Valet de Pique piece tells the story of French excellence, passionately passed down by our master craftsmen.

Historical know-how

workshop made in France

Your piece is made in a family factory making pieces with quality, precision, finesse resulting from the passion and nobility of our craftsmen.

Our know-how is historic. It is the fruit of a heritage passed down from generation to generation.

Mixed with full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather for guaranteed longevity.

Vegetable tanned leather, the most durable

The leathers we use for our products are carefully selected from the best Spanish, French and Italian tanneries.

These family tanneries have exceptional know-how and supply the most exclusive luxury brands, while ensuring they apply the best practices of sustainable development with regard to their water consumption and the treatment of their waste.

frequently asked Questions

Is the Marguerite leather backpack heavy?

No, as surprising as it may seem, the handbag weighs 0.5kg. It is therefore within the standards of backpacks.

Is the women's backpack waterproof?

The leather backpack is water resistant, so if it rains, your belongings will be protected from moisture. However, we recommend that you apply nourishing milk (with beeswax) three times a year to strengthen the waterproofing of the leather.

Is the Marguerite leather backpack comfortable?

The handles are entirely made of leather, they are 3 cm wide. It is possible to adjust them. The backpack can be carried by hand or on the back.

What leather is used?

Our wish is to have the lowest environmental impact, while ensuring the longest longevity of the backpack. The leather comes from a family-owned Spanish tannery. This full-grain cowhide leather is robust and will develop a patina over time. It is vegetable tanned. The leather used will not fade on your dresses or t-shirt. The backpack is available in black leather, camel leather (Honey) and brown leather (Chocolate).

Does the backpack handbag have a pocket?

Yes, a computer compartment inside. You can very easily slide your laptop or files into it.

Can the Marguerite backpack handbag be suitable for a man?

Yes, absolutely, it is initially designed for women, but is also suitable for men.


WHY MARGUERITE?
Behind the great writer, the first woman elected to the French Academy in 1980, hid a free and passionate being. Marguerite Yourcenar considered herself the servant of birds and saw cooking as alchemy, lived fully in accordance with her convictions.

A LEATHER BACKPACK DESIGNED TO LAST
Marguerite, the backpack is made in our partner workshop in Biarritz. A historic factory, making pieces with quality, precision, finesse resulting from the passion and nobility of our craftsmen.

The backpack is made of full grain leather, vegetable tanned for guaranteed longevity.
THE TIMELESS WOMEN’S BACKPACK
The Marguerite women's leather backpack is simple and timeless. It is inspired by your daily life, our know-how. Inside the bag, a compartment (raised to protect against shocks) can accommodate a computer or files.

BACKPACK HANDBAG MADE IN FRANCE
For the Marguerite leather backpack, we wanted exceptional craftsmanship. It was near Biarritz that we met a family workshop located, run by two brothers from a historic leatherworker-saddler family, a workshop in the heart of the Basque country, guarantor of quality recognized throughout the world, maintaining knowledge -make Made in French.

A workshop mastering to perfection the trades of the artisan leatherworker-saddler.
LOOP N°1
This loop refers to the Jack; traditional leatherwork tool for holding two pieces of leather, and the awl, a tool for spreading the leather to allow the seam to pass through. Practical, it ensures that the backpack closes securely.