Before the automobile, travel in the arid regions of this country was by horse and camel, in strings that were drawn out behind a lead rider. The soft pad of a dromedary foot on sand or the clomp of a horses' hoof were often the only accompaniment to the slosh of water in a can and the creak and shift of leather on beast over long hours of travel. 

Can has been inspired by a ubiquitous piece of gear from this age -  the horses' watercan – and realised using the vocabulary and materials of saddlery.

A full grain bridle leather has been employed in combination with saddlers hardware to produce a bag of high function and durability, predominantly hand stitched using hand-rolled linen thread. A traditional strap and staple closure affords security between destinations and a simplicity of function on arrival.

Can is the perfect sized overnight bag for your dress shoes, shaving kit and a change of clothes. A single internal pocket provides for documents.  

Ordering:

Each bag is handmade to order by James B Young in his Alice Springs workshop. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of your bag from the time of purchase.

Materials
Outer: Bridle leather (vegetable tanned 2.5mm thick)
Internal pockets Kangaroo leather (vegetable tanned)
Hardware: solid copper saddlers' rivets and solid brass standup staples

Dimensions

380 x 330 x 260mm

Care instructions available on request

Before the automobile, travel in the arid regions of this country was by horse and camel, in strings that were drawn out behind a lead rider. The soft pad of a dromedary foot on sand or the clomp of a horses' hoof were often the only accompaniment to the slosh of water in a can and the creak and shift of leather on beast over long hours of travel. Case has been inspired by the ubiquitous prospectors map case and realised using the vocabulary and materials of saddlery.

A full grain bridle leather has been employed in combination with saddlers hardware to produce a bag of high function and durability, predominantly hand stitched using hand-rolled linen thread. A traditional strap and staple closure affords security between destinations and a simplicity of function on arrival.
Case is a classic rigid concertina briefcase that will fit your papers, laptop and lunch. It has internal pockets for your phone, wallet and documents.

Ordering: Each bag is handmade to order by James B Young in his Alice Springs workshop. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of your bag from the time of purchase.

Materials
Outer: Bridle leather (vegetable tanned 2.5mm thick)
Internal pockets Kangaroo leather (vegetable tanned)
Hardware: solid copper saddlers' rivets and solid brass standup staples and D rings*
Other: bamboo timber (reinforcement)
jute rope (handle reinforcement)

Dimensions:

380 x 330 x 260mm
*Optional: Shoulder strap with D-ring bag attachment

Care instructions available on request

Clutch is an understated piece designed for use as a stand alone item or as a companion to the ‘Can’ overnight bag.

A full-grain bridle leather has been used in combination with traditional leather working techniques. Clutch features a central cavity that will hold your wallet, keys and phone, perhaps shaving kit or polish and shoe brushes. An externally accessed rear sleeve pocket .

The side gussets of this bag have been wet-formed to achieve a crisp look and a high degree of structural integrity. A traditional saddlers stitch has been used to close this bag - each one hand knotted and locked with wax for a look and quality that cant be replicated by machine.

Ordering:

Each bag is handmade to order by James B. Young in his Alice Springs workshop. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of your bag from the time of purchase.

Materials
Outer: Bridle leather (vegetable tanned 2.5mm thick)

Stitching: Hand rolled linen thread, elsewhere polycotton machine thread

Dimensions
26cm wide x 14cm tall x 7.5cm deep

Care instructions available on request

Folio is an understated item for your most important documents. A full-grain bridle leather has been used in combination with traditional leather working techniques.

The side gussets of this bag have been wet-formed to achieve a crisp look and a high degree of structural integrity. A traditional saddlers stitch has been used to close this bag - each one hand knotted and locked with wax for a look and quality that cant be replicated by machine.

Folio features a central A4 cavity that will hold your device and an externally accessed rear sleeve pocket.

Ordering:

Each bag is handmade to order by James B. Young in his Alice Springs workshop. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of your bag from the time of purchase.

Materials
Outer: Bridle leather (vegetable tanned 2.5mm thick)

Stitching: Hand rolled linen thread, elsewhere polycotton machine thread

Dimensions
32cm wide x 25cm tall x 4.5cm deep

Care instructions available on request

The James B. Young satchel is an heirloom piece executed with traditional leather working techniques. A full-grain bridle leather has been used in combination with solid brass hardware to create a timeless bag that will stand the tests of modern life. The side gussets of this bag have been wet-formed to achieve a crisp look and a high degree of structural integrity. A traditional saddlers stitch has been used to close this bag - each one hand knotted and locked with wax for a look and quality that cant be replicated by machine.

The Satchel features a large central cavity that will hold a 15” laptop and pen slots and a key attachment. An externally accessed rear sleeve pocket is the perfect place for those notes or slender device you want in easy reach during your A to B.

Ordering: Each bag is handmade to order by James B. Young in his Alice Springs workshop. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of your bag from the time of purchase.

Materials
Outer: Bridle leather (vegetable tanned 2.5mm thick)
Hardware: solid brass saddlers' rivets and solid brass hobble buckle

Stitching: Hand rolled linen thread, elsewhere polycotton machine thread

Dimensions
27cm tall x 35cm wide x 7.5cm deep

Care instructions available on request

Joist is a simple clutch designed to hold your essential items. two equal sized central pockets are secured with a single brass stud.The timber components of Joist have been cut from a single Dogwood Acacia coriacea tree killed by wildfire and recovered from the remote Tanami Desert. Its grain is dense, complex and gnarled by seasons of rapid growth followed by stretches of dry.

Kangaroo leather tanned from the largest and oldest animals provides a rich and storied grain with the substance and strength to be depended on for years to come. Braiding has been employed for its beauty and exactness in fastening structural components - a nod to the skills and knowledge of the stockmen and women who engineered the tools of their lives with elegance from basic materials. Each braided strand has been hand cut from the same hide as the individual bag panels.

Ordering: Each bag is handmade by James B. Young in his Alice Springs workshop. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of your bag from time of ordering.

Materials

Outer: Full grain vegetable tanned Kangaroo leather
Hardware: Solid Brass Sam Browne pouch stud
Braiding: Hand cut vegetable--tanned Kangaroo leather
Handle: Dogwood Acacia coriaceae
Stitching: side seams are closed using a traditional saddle stitch with a hand rolled, waxed and dyed linen thread. Elsewhere machine stitching with linen thread

Dimensions

26cm wide x 12.5cm tall x 3.5cm deep

Care instructions available on request

Frame is a classic handbag that is light to hold and generous in size. It follows a symmetrical format of two large central pockets. A single solid brass stud provides a secure closure. Two timber handles have been carved and fastened with single strand braids.

The timber components of Frame have been cut from a single Dogwood Acacia coriacea tree killed by wildfire and recovered from the remote Tanami Desert. Its grain is dense, complex and gnarled by seasons of rapid growth followed by stretches of dry.

Kangaroo leather tanned from the largest and oldest animals provides a rich and storied grain with the substance and strength to be depended on for years to come. Braiding has been employed for its beauty and exactness in fastening structural components - a nod to the skills and knowledge of the stockmen and women who engineered the tools of their lives with elegance from basic materials. Each braided strand has been hand cut from the same hide as the individual bag panels.

There is an internal phone sleeve and two pen sleeves.

Ordering: Each bag is handmade by James B. Young in his Alice Springs workshop. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of your bag from the time of ordering.

Materials
Outer: Full grain vegetable tanned Kangaroo leather
Lining: chrome tanned kangaroo leather
Hardware: Solid Brass Sam Browne pouch stud
Braiding: Hand cut vegetable--tanned Kangaroo leather
Handle: Dogwood Acacia coriaceae
Stitching: side seams are closed using a traditional saddle stitch with a hand rolled, waxed and dyed linen thread. Elsewhere machine stitching with polycotton

Dimensions
30.5cm wide x 26.5cm tall x 9.5cm deep

Phone sleeve: 10cm wide x 12 cm tall

Beam is a case for the professional who travels light. A single compartment is secured with a brass hobble buckle. The wet-formed rear sleeve will secure and protect your device or A4 folio.

A single piece of Acacia coriaceae spans and supports this elegant case. Famed for its superior strength and the heat of its coals, the wood used in these bags has been salvaged from the Western Desert and shaped by a master craftsman.

The full grain Italian bridle leather applied in this construction is firm to the touch and structural in intent. It has a deep and rich grain that will polish to a high shine and patina to record the history of its travels. The leather flows through to the hand-cut single strand braids that decorate and bind this bag together.

Ordering: Each bag is handmade by James B. Young in his Alice Springs workshop. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of your bag from time of ordering.

Materials

Outer: Full grain vegetable tanned bridle leather (2.2mm thick, Italian)
Hardware: Solid Brass hobble buckle, D-rings and saddlers rivets
Braiding: Hand-cut bridle leather (as per outer)
Timber: Dogwood Acacia coriacea
Stitching: side seams are closed using a traditional saddle stitch with a hand rolled, waxed and dyed linen thread.

Dimensions

35cm wide x 29cm tall x 8cm deep

Internal sleeve / pocket: 30.5cm wide x 19cm tall

Care instructions available on request