Soft Vegetable Tanned Leather Crossbody Bag Vintage Half-Moon Shoulder Bag for Women

At Dwarves Bags, we believe that exceptional bags begin with exceptional materials. Each piece in our collection is crafted from carefully selected premium leathers and fabrics, chosen for their quality, durability, and timeless beauty.

Cowhide

Our full-grain cowhide is renowned for its strength and durability. This classic leather develops a beautiful patina over time, making each bag uniquely yours. Perfect for everyday use, cowhide offers excellent resistance to wear while maintaining its elegant appearance.

Sheepskin

Luxuriously soft and supple, sheepskin leather provides a buttery-smooth texture that's gentle to the touch. Lighter than cowhide yet remarkably durable, sheepskin drapes beautifully and adds an element of refined sophistication to our designs.

Suede Leather

With its distinctive velvety texture, suede leather brings a touch of elegance and casual luxury to our collection. The soft nap creates a rich, tactile experience while offering a sophisticated matte finish that complements both casual and formal styles.

Calfskin

Considered one of the finest leathers available, calfskin is prized for its smooth, fine grain and exceptional softness. This premium material offers superior quality with a refined appearance, making it ideal for our most elegant designs.

Horse Leather

Known for its unique grain pattern and exceptional durability, horse leather is both strong and flexible. This distinctive material develops character over time, creating a one-of-a-kind finish that tells the story of your adventures.

Vegetable Tanned Leather

Crafted using traditional, eco-friendly tanning methods with natural plant extracts, vegetable tanned leather is our commitment to sustainability. This chemical-free process produces leather that ages beautifully, developing a rich honey-colored patina that deepens with use.

Deerskin

Incredibly soft yet surprisingly strong, deerskin offers a unique combination of flexibility and durability. Its natural lanolin content makes it water-resistant, while its lightweight nature ensures comfortable all-day wear.

Xiangyunsha (Gambiered Guangdong Silk)

A rare and precious fabric with over 500 years of history, Xiangyunsha is known as "soft gold." This traditional Chinese silk is dyed using natural plant extracts and river mud, creating a unique rustling sound and lustrous appearance. Each piece represents centuries of craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

Our Commitment to Quality

Every material we use is carefully sourced and inspected to meet our exacting standards. We work with trusted suppliers who share our values of quality, sustainability, and ethical practices. When you choose a Dwarves Bag, you're investing in materials that will stand the test of time.

Care Instructions: Each material requires specific care to maintain its beauty. Please refer to our Maintenance Methods page for detailed care instructions.

dwarvesbags.com is the exclusive official online boutique for our handcrafted bag and accessory collections. While our heritage began with our renowned footwear atelier, we do not authorize any third-party websites or unauthorized resellers to represent the Dwarves® brand. Shopping directly through our dedicated official channels ensures you receive authentic artisan craftsmanship and our full quality warranty.

We are Chinese craftspeople. All our shoes, bags, and leather goods are handcrafted in our China studio. Every product is made with care by skilled artisans and ships directly from China. Our warehouses in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia are for return and exchange processing only - all production and fulfillment happen in our China workshop.

Production Time

Most of our bags are handcrafted to order, ensuring the highest quality and allowing for customization.

Normal Production Time

• In-stock items: Ship within 3 business days.
• Made-to-order items: Ship within 7 business days.

Important: If we find that we don't have the materials to make your order, we will email you immediately. Please check your email regularly. If we cannot contact you by email or SMS within 30 days, we will refund your order directly.

Busy Seasons

During peak periods (holidays, sales events), production may take longer. We will always try our best to ship out as soon as possible. Handmade craftsmanship takes time, and we do it with our heart.

Cancellation of Order

You can cancel your order and receive a full refund before the order is shipped.

Once the order is shipped, we cannot take the bag back in transit and the order cannot be cancelled. However, you may return it within 7 days of receipt according to our return policy.

To cancel an order: Contact us immediately at customer@dwarvesbags.com

Shipping

1. Shipping Fees

FREE SHIPPING to all countries worldwide!

We also offer a paid FedEx option for faster delivery.

2. Shipping Time

Free Standard Shipping:

• Delivery time: Approximately 5-15 business days to most locations
• Once your order ships, we'll send you an email with the tracking number and tracking link

Paid FedEx Express (Optional):

• United States & Canada: 3-4 business days
• Australia: 5-8 business days
• Europe & South America: 4-7 business days
• Asia: 2-3 business days

3. Important Shipping Notes

We will only ship to the address you provide. Please ensure your shipping address is correct and complete during checkout. We are not responsible for packages sent to wrong or incomplete addresses. If your package is returned due to an insufficient or incorrect address, we cannot refund you, as we've paid double shipping fees.

We cannot guarantee exact arrival times and do not accept urgent orders. Please place your order in advance if you need it by a specific date.

Australia: Free shipping to Australia typically takes 20 days. If you need faster delivery, please choose the paid FedEx option at checkout.

United States: Free shipping to the US and Canada is normally 7-15 days (average 10 days). For faster delivery, choose the paid FedEx option.

Returns & Exchanges

To be eligible for returns or exchanges, items must be:

• Unworn and unused
• Unwashed and unaltered
• In original condition with all tags attached
• In original packaging

We will NOT issue refunds or exchanges if the customer rejects the package.

1. Exchange (Size/Color/Style)

Please check product details carefully before placing your order. You can exchange the size, color, or style within 7 days from the time you receive your shipment.

Exchange shipping costs:

• You pay: Return shipping cost to send the item back to us (check with your local postal service)
• We pay: Shipping cost to send the replacement item to you

The bag must be returned in the condition it was sent out.

2. Refund

If you are not satisfied with our products for any reason, you can return items within 7 days from the receipt date for a replacement or refund.

Refund details:

• Refund amount: Product price only (shipping costs are non-refundable)
• Processing time: We will refund you as soon as possible after receiving and inspecting the returned item

Before returning: Please contact us at customer@dwarvesbags.com to get the return shipping address and instructions.

Non-Refundable Cases

We will NOT issue refunds in the following situations:

A. Packages returned due to incorrect or incomplete addresses provided by the customer. We've paid double shipping fees in these cases.

B. Customer refuses to pay customs fees when the package arrives at the local customs office.

C. Customer refuses to pick up the package when it's delivered or at the pickup location.

D. Damage caused by improper use by the customer.

E. Products that have been worn or used by the customer.

F. Clearance items - do not accept exchanges or refunds.

G. Orders over 90 days old.

H. Delays or loss of packages resulting from force majeure events, including but not limited to natural disasters, strikes, wars, and policy changes.

Return Shipping Instructions

Return Label & Shipping Cost

Please note that we are unable to provide return labels through our website system. All returns require customers to contact their local postal service (such as USPS, Canada Post, Australia Post, etc.) to ship back.

Who pays return shipping?

• Customer pays: Returns due to customer error (wrong size/color/style ordered, item not liked)
• We pay: Returns due to our error (wrong product sent, damaged products, quality defects)

Return Address Options

We currently have two return address options:

Option A: Return to China Studio (Recommended for most returns)
Choose the most convenient and affordable shipping method to send back to our China studio, where all our products are made.
Recommended if your return shipping fee is below $35.

Option B: Return to Regional Warehouse
Return to our US, Canada, Europe, or Australia warehouse (offered by our logistics partner). Please note: These are return processing warehouses only, not production facilities.
Important: You need to pay for shipping to the warehouse (contact customer service for a discount). All international returns under 3kg are subject to a $28 USD processing fee (includes warehousing, shipping to China, import duties, etc.).
Recommended if your return fee is over $35 to control costs.

Contact us at customer@dwarvesbags.com to get the appropriate return address.

Refund Process

For returned items or exchanges:

1. We will inspect your returned item upon receipt
2. We will email you confirmation within 7 business days of receiving your package
3. Your refund will be processed to your original payment method within 10 business days from the confirmation email

Refund Timeline by Payment Method

• PayPal: Up to 48 hours
• Credit/Debit Card: 2-7 business days

Important: Refunds can only be issued to the same payment method used for the original purchase. If your original card has expired or been replaced, please contact your bank directly - they'll automatically transfer the refund to your new card or account in most cases.

Additional Return Notes

A. All returned items must be in new condition - unused, unworn, unwashed, with all original tags and packaging.

B. Do NOT send packages back to the sender's address on the original package. If your return request is accepted, we will provide you with the correct return address and instructions.

C. Returns sent to addresses other than the one provided by Dwarves cannot be received and will not be eligible for refund or exchange.

D. We shall not be liable for delays or loss of packages resulting from force majeure events, including natural disasters and policy changes.

Quality Guarantee

Leather bags aren't made to last forever, but with proper care, they can last for many years. Please learn to protect your leather bags by following our Care & Maintenance Guide.

30-Day Quality Guarantee

If your bag shows quality problems within 30 days from the time you receive it, caused by manufacturing defects (not normal wear), we will exchange it for you.

Covered defects include:

• Hardware breaking or malfunctioning
• Stitching coming undone
• Leather peeling or cracking (not due to use)
• Zipper failure
• Glue separation

90-Day Free Repair

Within 90 days, any fault caused by manufacturing defects (not normal wear or misuse), we will repair it for free.

Quality Claim Process

1. Email us at customer@dwarvesbags.com with photos of the issue
2. Ship the bag back to us
3. Email us the package tracking code
4. When we receive the bag, we'll ship a new one or repair it

Shipping cost: Customer pays return shipping; we pay shipping for the replacement or repaired item.

Package Lost or Not Delivered

The logistics provider will compensate for lost packages if they cannot be delivered within 60 days (except for circumstances beyond our control: natural disasters, strikes, wars, customs seizure).

We will follow up on your order and assist you. We are not responsible for packages lost, returned, or misdirected due to incorrect addresses provided by the customer.

Important: If your package is lost, please contact us within 60 days from your order date. We cannot accept claims for package loss on orders over 90 days old.

Information Safety

We do not use your information for any purpose other than fulfilling your order. For details, please see our Privacy Policy.

Important Reminders

Please read product details and size information carefully. Worldwide delivery is not always easy, and returning can sometimes be difficult and expensive. (Please check with your local postal service about return shipping costs.)

We are Chinese craftspeople. All bags, shoes, and leather goods are handcrafted in our China studio and ship from China. Returns also go back to our China studio for inspection and processing. Our warehouses in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia are for return processing only - they do not stock inventory or fulfill orders.

Because bags come in many styles, colors, and customization options, and sometimes customers have special requests, it's very difficult to maintain large inventory in regional warehouses. Our made-to-order model ensures the highest quality and allows us to minimize waste.

Our Commitment

From 2012 to 2026, we've been here for 14 years! Our flagship website dwarvesshoes.com opened in 2017 and has served hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide for over 8 years. Now we're bringing you dwarvesbags.com with the same dedication to quality and service.

We adhere to our brand values and are trustworthy partners. Your satisfaction is our priority.

Questions?

If you have any questions about shipping, returns, or exchanges, please contact us:

Email: customer@dwarvesbags.com
Response time: Within 24-48 hours

We're here to help make your Dwarves Bags experience exceptional!

Your Dwarves Bag is crafted from premium materials designed to last a lifetime. With proper care and maintenance, your bag will develop a unique character and patina that tells your story. Follow these guidelines to keep your bag looking its best.

General Care Tips for All Bags

Daily Care

• Avoid overloading: Respect your bag's capacity to maintain its shape and prevent stress on seams and handles
• Keep dry: Protect from rain and moisture when possible. If your bag gets wet, pat dry with a soft cloth and air dry naturally
• Store properly: When not in use, stuff with tissue paper to maintain shape and store in the dust bag provided
• Rotate usage: If you own multiple bags, rotate them to allow leather to rest and breathe
• Handle with clean hands: Oils and dirt from hands can transfer to leather over time

What to Avoid

• Direct sunlight or heat sources (can cause fading and drying)
• Plastic bags for storage (leather needs to breathe)
• Harsh chemicals, alcohol-based cleaners, or baby wipes
• Hanging by straps for extended periods (can cause stretching)
• Contact with rough surfaces that may scratch the leather

Material-Specific Care Instructions

Cowhide & Calfskin

Cleaning: Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth. For deeper cleaning, use a leather cleaner specifically designed for smooth leather.
Conditioning: Apply leather conditioner every 3-6 months to keep leather supple and prevent cracking.
Stain removal: Address stains immediately with a specialized leather stain remover. Test in an inconspicuous area first.
Patina: These leathers develop a beautiful patina over time - embrace the natural aging process!

Sheepskin

Cleaning: Use a soft brush or cloth to remove surface dirt. For stains, use a cleaner specifically formulated for delicate leather.
Conditioning: Sheepskin is naturally soft but benefits from occasional conditioning with a gentle leather cream.
Special care: This leather is more delicate - avoid excessive rubbing and be extra gentle during cleaning.

Suede Leather

Cleaning: Use a suede brush to gently remove dirt and restore the nap. Brush in one direction only.
Stain removal: Use a suede eraser for dry stains. For wet stains, blot immediately and allow to air dry, then brush.
Protection: Apply a suede protector spray before first use and reapply every few months.
Water damage: If suede gets wet, stuff with paper and air dry away from heat. Brush when completely dry.
Note: Suede is more susceptible to staining - prevention is key!

Horse Leather

Cleaning: Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap if needed. The unique grain pattern is naturally resistant to minor scratches.
Conditioning: Use a quality leather conditioner every 4-6 months to maintain flexibility.
Character: Horse leather's distinctive grain becomes more pronounced with age - this is a desirable feature!

Vegetable Tanned Leather

Cleaning: Use only water-based cleaners. Avoid oils initially as this leather absorbs easily.
Conditioning: After the first few months of use, apply natural leather oils or conditioners sparingly.
Sun exposure: This leather darkens naturally with sun exposure and use - this is normal and beautiful!
Water Spots: In its early stages, "Veg-Tan" leather is sensitive to water. If it rains, don't panic—as the bag develops its deep amber patina, these spots will eventually blend into a rich, storied surface that is uniquely yours.
Patina development: This leather transforms dramatically over time, developing rich honey and amber tones.

Deerskin

Cleaning: Wipe gently with a damp cloth. Deerskin is naturally water-resistant due to its lanolin content.
Conditioning: Requires minimal conditioning - the natural oils keep it supple.
Flexibility: This leather is incredibly soft and forgiving - it bounces back from creases naturally.

Xiangyunsha (Gambiered Guangdong Silk, The "Soft Gold" Silk)

This is a precious heritage fabric with over 500 years of history. Its characteristic "rustling" sound and metallic sheen are signs of its organic mud-dyeing process.
Cleaning: Spot clean only with a damp cloth. Do not machine wash or dry clean.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the unique luster.
Handling: Handle with care - this is a delicate, precious fabric with cultural significance.
Water: Avoid prolonged water exposure. If wet, air dry naturally and avoid wringing.
Special note: The characteristic rustling sound and sheen are natural features - not defects!

Seasonal Care

Summer Care

• Protect from excessive heat and humidity
• Wipe away sweat or sunscreen residue immediately
• Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation

Winter Care

• Protect from snow and salt - both can stain leather
• Allow bags to warm to room temperature before cleaning
• Condition more frequently as indoor heating can dry out leather

Professional Care

For significant stains, damage, or if you're unsure about cleaning, we recommend consulting a professional leather care specialist. Some issues are best handled by experts to avoid permanent damage.

Hardware Care

• Clean metal hardware with a soft, dry cloth
• Avoid harsh chemicals that may tarnish or discolor
• If hardware becomes stiff, a tiny amount of leather conditioner on the moving parts can help

If you have specific questions about caring for your Dwarves Bag, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help you keep your bag beautiful for years to come.

Learn more about the premium materials we use in our Materials Guide.

At Dwarves Bags, we believe in transparency and want you to have the best experience with your purchase. Please read the following important notices carefully before placing your order.

Natural Leather Variations

Each bag is unique. Our products are crafted from genuine leather, which is a natural material. This means:

• Texture variations: Natural grain patterns, pores, and markings vary from hide to hide - these are not defects but proof of authenticity
• Color variations: Due to our hand-dyeing process, slight color variations between bags are normal and expected
• Individual character: Small natural marks, wrinkles, or veining are inherent characteristics that make each piece one-of-a-kind
• Patina development: Your bag will develop its own unique patina over time, becoming more beautiful with age and use

These natural variations are what make your Dwarves Bag truly yours - no two bags are exactly alike!

Please note: All dimensions are measured manually. A 1–3 mm margin of error may exist — measurements are provided for reference only.

Screen Color Differences

Colors may appear different in person. Please note that:

• Product colors displayed on your screen may differ slightly from the actual item due to monitor settings, lighting conditions, and device calibration
• We photograph our products in natural light to show the most accurate representation possible
• If you have specific color concerns, please contact us before ordering - we're happy to provide additional photos or information

New Bag Airing Process

Your bag may need to breathe. When you receive your Dwarves Bag:

• Each bag is made to order after we receive your purchase, ensuring freshness and quality
• Due to sealed packaging during shipping, your bag may have a natural leather scent when first opened
• Please allow 24-48 hours of airing in a well-ventilated area after unpacking
• This is completely normal for genuine leather products and the scent will dissipate naturally
• Do not use artificial fragrances or deodorizers, as these may affect the leather

Made-to-Order Craftsmanship

Quality takes time. Important details about our production:

• Most of our bags are handcrafted after you place your order
• This ensures the highest quality and allows for customization when available
• Please refer to individual product pages for estimated production and shipping times
• Rush orders may be available - please contact us to inquire

Sustainable & Ethical Practices

We are committed to:

• Using responsibly sourced materials
• Supporting traditional craftsmanship techniques
• Minimizing waste through made-to-order production
• Creating products designed to last for years, not seasons

Care & Maintenance

To keep your bag looking beautiful:

• Follow our detailed Care & Maintenance Guide
• Store your bag properly when not in use
• Address stains and issues promptly
• Embrace the natural aging process - your bag will become more beautiful over time!

We're here to help! If you have any questions about our products, materials, or processes, please don't hesitate to contact us. We want you to feel completely confident in your purchase.

Thank you for choosing Dwarves Bags. We're honored to craft a piece that will accompany you on your journey.