Arien Mini Tote

Product Details

The Arien Mini Tote is smaller version of a cult-classic for ELK - the Arien Carry-All. Having travelled around the world with ELK's Brand Director, Marnie, the Arien style is beloved for it's long zips for easy access and generous interior space. A detachable and adjustable matching, leather strap accompanies the bag for fuss-free wear. Experience the charm and functionality of the Arien - now offered to you in a smaller size for your every day. Crafted from soft remnant leather, and available in Black, Teal, and Olive.

• Spacious interior for all your essentials (and more).
• Extra-long zipper allows you to reach to the bottom of your bag with ease, no more rummaging around.
• This scaled down size of the popular Arien carry-all style offers the same charm and versatility for the everyday.
• Two internal pockets, one with a zipper closure to secure your valuables 
• Detachable leather strap
• Textured leather

Material

Main: Remnant Leather, Lining: 65% Recycled Cotton 35% Recycled Polyester, Strap: Remnant Leather, Hardware: Zinc

Leather is a natural animal material. Leather products offer durability and longevity, as they are not only made to last but soften and gain character with age. We have used remnant leathers to create this style. By liaising closely with our makers, we are able to use up discarded leathers from either ELK or other brands' production, ensuring it does not go to waste.

The remnant leather for this style was sourced from a tannery that has received a Gold rating from the Leather Working Group (LWG).This is the highest rating from LWG and demonstrates the tannery's performance in responsible leather manufacturing across multiple indicators including water & electricity use, waste & chemical management and traceability.

Maker

Manufacturer: B.N. Enterprises (Delhi, India)

B.N. Enterprises, located in Delhi, India, has been a long-term supplier of ELK, starting with a small collection in 2013. B.N. is a family owned and operated business, who specialise in leather goods. B.N. are members of the Worldly HIGG platform, where they report on electricity, water, waste and chemical impact.

They have recently installed rooftop solar, with the intention of increasing their use of renewable electricity. The factory also undergoes annual SMETA social compliance audits, which are conducted by a third party and provide transparency into worker wellbeing and wages. All products made by BN meet European REACH standards for chemical safety. 

Size and Fit

Height: 26cm Length: 31cm (at widest point) Width: 11cm Strap Handle Drop Length: 13cm Crossbody Strap Drop Length: 76cm (at most extended)

Care Instructions

To maintain the beauty of your ELK bag we recommend protective sprays and using a good quality leather conditioner to treat the product, which will increase its longevity. Do not put leather pieces on the ground or rub against abrasive surfaces. Leather is a natural material and will wear with age and use. The dye in the leather can sometimes rub off so please be aware of this when wearing light clothing or placing the leather item on light surfaces.