What Is A Satchel?
Great shape, stunning usability, and amazing history are what the satchel bag is all about. No matter what the purpose, satchels have been used by men even when there were no cars or bikes and can safely be said as the oldest, most popular way of carrying documents. The origin of these bags dates back to the 1700s when schoolboys used these as a means of carrying books. The size can vary from design to design but the flat bottom and two short handles on top are consistent. The most common material that was used to make bags, shoes, or even men’s wear was leather back in those days, and satchels were crafted out of purest forms of leather as well. That tradition has been kept alive, although other bags i.e. messenger, handbags, and purses are made from all kinds of materials for the satchel, only leather is used.
What Is A Satchel?
There has been evidence that the satchel dates back to the Roman Times. They were mostly worn by soldiers to carry personal belongings and ration. Simple in shape yet fully capable to make every head turn with its super cool and subtle designs. It is an extremely ideal accessory for carrying items to work, college, or a professional business meeting where you need to create an irresistible impression. With the comfort of the solid straps that can either be worn across the body or over the shoulder., traveling as far as you need is not an issue anymore, thanks to satchels. Back in the times, these bags were called Loculus which translates as ‘little place’ in Latin.
What Does A Satchel Handbag Look Like?
Basically, the satchel is a stunning piece of accessory that adds to your elegance and sophisticated attire. It comes with a long shoulder strap that helps wear the bag in a number of ways. You can either let it hang on one shoulder or use it as a crossbody bag. The front flap is the signature, standard design of the satchel. The inside looks very spacious and roomy with multiple compartments and pockets. Although they were initially used to carry books and documents, however, over the years, satchel became a popular choice as a laptop bag as well.
What Is The Difference Between Tote, Satchel, and Handbag?
These bags might actually be used for the same purpose but their style, size, and feel may vary a great deal. First and foremost, the tote is purely a lady’s bag. Mostly they have an open-top along with two short straps. The tote is crafted from a single uncut piece of leather or any other material and doesn’t have multiple compartments on the inside.
As far as the handbag is concerned, there are unlimited designs and sizes out there that picking one can actually be an overwhelming task. It comes with multiple compartments and pockets on the inside as well as outside. The straps could either be long, short, or both. It usually has more add-ons than a tote i.e. zippers, d-shape rings, hooks, or studs.
As for the satchel, the back extends to form a flap that folds over and covers the front. It can either come with a snap or a buckle closure depending on the design. The long, soft, and durable shoulder strap makes it comfortable.
Our Top 3 Satchel
Although it’s made for men, the shape and design of this bag have made it well-liked by both genders. The Vintage Brown Leather Satchel by MONT5 comes in the best quality full-grain leather with a spiffy color. It’s specially designed to keep your laptop and other essentials safe with the super-soft calf leather. Its spacious compartments can easily accommodate a book, important documents, charger, or a power bank. It has got a separate Organizer Panel for your credit cards, pens & mobile phone as well. You can just pick up your Ideal leather briefcase and head out for work. It is not just attractive from the outside but equally soft and smooth from the inside. An adjustable and comfortable shoulder strap makes it easy for you to carry it around like a cross-body bag as well. Double slider zipper and magnetic closure for pockets are also installed to make it more refined.
The design of this stunning satchel bag is inspired by functionality that brings a universal appeal to it. The Handcrafted Tan Leather Briefcase is designed with polyester thread with a lot of capacity to keep all your essentials intact. You no longer need to worry about carrying your laptop or working on the go. The Leather Briefcase with extra brassware loops is designed to carry everything you need for your next adventure. A Macbook, phone, pens, your clothes, and anything essential will fit easily in this extra spacious yet light Crossbody bag. We have carefully handcrafted the Leather Briefcase For Women with a shoulder strap, travel luggage holding strap, and a carry handle that will ease your journey.
Hello Ladies! Time to bring an interesting change in your closet with this Leather Briefcase in pink color. The bag is highly spacious and is designed in order to keep your laptop safe. Use it for a mini-vacation or it is a perfect accessory for everyone to carry a laptop to work or college. Apart from its beautiful color, the best feature of this bag is that it can also accommodate your important documents, charger, and stationery. The inside of this pink bag is as soft and smooth as the outside with its perfect cotton lining. This leather beauty includes one main compartment and a Laptop sleeve with extra padding to carry a full-size laptop with so much ease. You can keep your shoulders or hands at ease with wonderfully designed adjustable straps. With the YKK zipper and other add-ons, we have made sure that your bag is as durable as you desire.