A hobo bag is a crescent-shaped shoulder bag with a single strap and soft, unstructured sides that settle around whatever is inside. American Leather Co. hobos are cut from glove-tanned leather for exactly that reason: the leather is tumbled soft, so the bag drapes from day one and gets better with wear.
The Quincy Ziptop Hobo and the Carrie Hobo anchor the collection, with a zip top, an interior zip pocket, and a strap that sits comfortably on the shoulder. The Terra Oversized Hobo brings a longer crescent and tooled finishes.
This is the 3rd handbag I've bought from American Leather. The leather is of superior quality, one of the bags is so soft like butter and I love the smell of real leather.Linda P. Verified customer
It is the perfect size and has so much room! But the best thing about it is the leather. So soft and plush!Susan S. Verified customer
Love it! Soft, luxurious bag. Lots of space for essentials plus. Very roomy and so fun to carry using the shoulder strap or just using the handles.Martha M. Verified customer
The classic look is breathtaking. The size is perfect and the quality of the leather is exceptional.Wanda V. Verified customer
Pick by the amount of slouch you want and how much you carry. Interior dimensions are on every product page.
The Quincy Ziptop Hobo: zip top, interior organization, and the soft drape glove leather is known for. Fits a wallet, a book, and a water bottle.
The Carrie Hobo stands a little taller with a flat base, so it sits on the floor of the car without tipping.
The Terra Oversized Hobo sweeps lower on the body, with studs or tooled leather for a bag with more presence.
A hobo bag is a soft, crescent-shaped shoulder bag with a single strap and no internal frame, so it slouches when carried. The name comes from the bindle shape. Hobos are roomy for their size because the soft sides expand around what you put in.
Glove-tanned leather is tumbled during tanning until it is soft enough for a glove. It is the leather American Leather Co. hobos are known for: supple from the first carry, with a natural grain that develops a patina over time.
Most hobos fit a tablet lying flat, and the larger styles fit one upright. Check the interior dimensions on the product page.
Yes. Hobos in this collection close with a top zip, with an interior zip pocket for valuables.
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth, keep the bag out of prolonged direct sun, and store it stuffed and upright when not in use. Avoid household cleaners and saddle soap. Our leather care guide covers conditioning, stains, and suede in more detail.
Yes, all U.S. orders ship free. Current return details are on our shipping and returns page.
Our leather comes from tanneries audited by the Leather Working Group for environmental standards.
Every order ships free within the United States.
American Leather Co. supports the Tunnels to Towers Foundation through our partnership.
