The Olympia by Zatchels: Where British Craftsmanship Meets Sustainable Fashion. The Olympia isn’t just a handbag; it’s an icon of enduring style and practical artistry, poised to be your companion on all life’s adventures.
Embrace the epitome of classic elegance with The Olympia, a handcrafted leather handbag by Zatchels. Each bag is a unique creation, handmade to order in our small UK workshop, showcasing the best of British craftsmanship.
Made using premium quality cow leather, sourced from a renowned Scottish tannery
The Olympia is designed with both a top grab handle and a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap, providing versatility in style. The refined push-lock closure, in silver-coloured metal, ensures your belongings are secure while adding an air of sophistication.
A spacious interior compartment is complemented by a subtle slip pocket at the rear. With an 8.5'' wide main body, the Olympia is the ideal accessory for carrying your essentials in style. (Image shows example of what can fit inside : iPhone14 pro-max, sunglasses in case, compact umbrella, lipstick, nail polish, keys, coin purse)
Available in an array of 12 traditional and dynamic colours, The Olympia allows you to express your unique style and complement your favourite outfit.
Make it yours by opting to add your choice of engraving, up to 15 characters in your choice of 5 fonts can be added inside the bag on a tab of leather under the lid. You can also request for the strap to be made 20cm shorter from the 'want to personalize your bag' drop down box.
External Measurements: (excluding grab handle)
22.5cm wide x 16cm high x 10cm deep (at base)
Adjustable strap 120 to 130cm (all measurements are approximate since each bag is individually handmade to order) *Please note, we can also make this bag in any of our current leather colours as a custom order, please get in touch so we can assist*
Size Guide
The Olympia: External Measurements: (excluding grab handle)
22.5cm wide x 16cm high x 10cm deep (at base) tapering in to 7cm at the top.
Adjustable strap 120 to 130cm (all measurements are approximate since each bag is individually handmade to order) Alternative shorter strap available at 20cm shorter.
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.
