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Premium handmade leather school satchel crafted in England using traditional British craftsmanship and durable, hard‑wearing leather designed for everyday school use. Available in three child‑friendly sizes — 13", 14.5" and 16" — each satchel is built to suit different school stages and carry the essentials securely and comfortably.The 13" satchel is perfect for primary school children and fits A5 books, a small drink bottle and lunchbox.The 14.5" satchel suits juniors and early seniors, fitting A4 books, drink and lunch.The 16" satchel is ideal for older students and fits A4 folders and laptops up to 15", making it suitable for homework, tech use and commuting. All three sizes include a front stitched cardholder feature.Each satchel features matching colour cable stitching, silver nickel buckles and a structured shape that helps children keep their school items organised. The adjustable strap allows the satchel to be worn cross‑body or on the shoulder for comfortable daily carrying.When purchasing, Parents can fully customise the satchel to suit their child’s needs. Add a top handle for easy grabbing, choose magnetic fastenings instead of buckles so younger children can open and close their bag independently, or convert the satchel into a backpack with optional backpack straps. A strap slider can be added for extra comfort, and shorter straps are available for smaller children. Personalise the satchel with laser‑engraved names or initials in a choice of four fonts to make it easily identifiable at school.Handmade from premium English leather and backed by a lifetime guarantee, this satchel is designed to last through multiple school years. Strong, stylish and practical, it’s a dependable school bag that grows with your child — available in the perfect size for every stage.Choice of colours available.Every satchel comes with an adjustable crossbody strap and buckle fastenings as standard. Choose your optional add-ons or purchase without making changes.
Size Guide
External Dimensions:
11.5'' Satchel - Width: 11.5", Height: 8", Depth: 2.5"
13'' Satchel - Width: 13", Height: 9", Depth: 3"
14.5'' Satchel - Width: 14.5", Height: 10", Depth: 3.5"
16'' Satchel - Width: 16", Height: 11", Depth: 4.5"
Adjustable strap with 50cm to 70cm drop from shoulder. (Shorter adjustable strap is 20cm shorter)
Internal Dimensions:
11.5'' Satchel - Width: 25.5cm Height: 16.5cm Depth: 5cm (internal front pocket 16 x 10.5 x 2cm)
13'' Satchel - Width: 29cm, Height: 20.5cm, Depth: 6cm (internal front pocket: 22 x 13.5 x 2cm)
14.5'' Satchel - Width: 33cm, Height: 21cm, Depth: 7cm (internal front pocket 22 x 14 x 2cm)
16'' Satchel - Width: 35cm, Height: 24.5cm, Depth: 8cm (internal front pocket 25 x 17 x 2cm)
Our satchels come with buckle fastenings as standard and a cross body strap.
You can also add an optional top carry handle, swap the buckles for magnetic fastenings, add backpack straps, request a shorter strap or add an engraving to your bag.
Delivery
Delivery Information
Handmade to Order
Every Zatchels bag is individually handmade in our Leicester workshop. Once your order is placed, it goes straight to our production team to be crafted to your chosen specifications. Please allow up to 10 working days for your bag to be made especially for you.
If you need your order for a specific date, just let us know — we’ll always do our best to help. Please note that at peak times, dispatch may take slightly longer, and our workshop does not operate at weekends.
Items marked In Stock & Ready to Ship will usually dispatch the next working day, unless ordered with a made‑to‑order item.
Delivery Times
UK: Arrives the next working day after dispatch
Europe: Usually within 3–10 days
USA & Canada: Delivered Duty Paid — no surprise fees
Rest of World: Typically 5–10 days depending on location
We ship worldwide, but care products can only be delivered within mainland UK.
Delivery Costs
United Kingdom
£1.95 for orders under £18
£5.95 for orders £18–£80
Free UK delivery on orders over £80
International Shipping
European Union (sent Duty Unpaid): £14.95
Rest of Europe & Channel Islands: £14.95
China & Hong Kong SAR: £29.95
USA & Canada (DDP): £29.95
Australia, New Zealand & UAE: £39.99
There are no additional carriage charges for ordering more than one bag. This does not include any duties or customs that may be payable.
Customs & Duties
For deliveries outside the UK (except USA orders), your order may be subject to local import duties or taxes once it reaches your country. These charges are set by your local customs office and must be paid by the customer.
USA orders are shipped Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), meaning all duties and taxes are shown and paid at checkout.
Order Tracking
You will receive an order confirmation email, followed by a dispatch email from our courier with your tracking link.
Returns
We want you to love your Zatchels bag. If you need to return an item, we’re here to help.
You can read our full returns information here: Returns & Refunds
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Why choose Zatchels?
Every bag is handmade to order
It all starts in our little Leicester workshop. Real people, real craft, real leather. Every single bag is handmade to order, just for you. By supporting a British small business you are buying a peace of real British manufacturing.
Why choose Zatchels?
A lifetime guarantee on every bag
At Zatchels, we believe in craftsmanship that lasts. That’s why we offer a Lifetime Guarantee on all our bags, covering any manufacturing faults such as stitching failures or defective fittings.
This guarantee is designed to give our customers confidence that their bag is made to last — and if it doesn’t, we’ll put it right.
Why choose Zatchels?
Customise your bag, your way
Early on in Zatchels story we desired our bags to be individual and to stand out in a crowd. You can tailor your bag to suit you in a variety of ways, including: Colour, Styles, Handles, Strap sliders, Magnetic fasteners, Straps and Personal Engraving.
Why choose Zatchels?
Only the best leather makes the cut
We source the best quality leather from UK suppliers, applying traditional manufacturing techniques to make our beautiful satchels and bags.