Handmade in Cape Town · Repair-for-Life

Moon Bag

ZAR 1,600

The Rowdy Moon Bag. Refined full-aniline leather, worn three ways, made by hand in our Cape Town workshop since 2012.

Leather
Lining
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Repair-for-Life Any defect, we fix. Forever.
Free local shipping Over R1,500. 2-5 working days.
10-day returns Free in South Africa.
Apple Pay accepted
Google Pay accepted
Visa accepted
Mastercard accepted
Payflex installments
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Description

The Moon Bag is our signature silhouette. A compact, structured leather bag designed to be worn three ways: as a crossbody, over the shoulder, or on the hip. The strap is removable so the same bag goes from daytime errands to dinner.

Every Moon Bag is cut, stitched and finished by hand in our Cape Town workshop. Full-aniline leather (no surface coating) so the grain, marks and character of the hide are all visible. Hardware is solid Italian. Lining (where applicable) keeps the bag's structure and protects the interior.

Backed by our Repair-for-Life Promise: any manufacturing defect, we repair for as long as you own the bag.

Specs & dimensions

Dimensions: 22 × 18 × 8 cm

Strap drop: Adjustable, crossbody to shoulder

Closure: Zip-top

Weight: ~480g

Material: Full-aniline leather, solid Italian hardware, cotton lining (Black or Rowdy print, depending on variant)

Made in: Cape Town, South Africa

Shipping & returns

South Africa: Free shipping on orders over R1,500. Standard delivery 2-5 working days.

International: Flat R800 to UK, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, US, and most others. 5-10 working days.

Returns: 10-day cooling-off, free in SA via our returns portal. Custom-debossed bags can't be returned.

Care for your leather

Leather is full-aniline — no surface coating. It will absorb water if soaked. If your bag gets caught in the rain, wipe dry with a soft cloth and condition with leather food once dry.

To clean: use a slightly damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid alcohol-based cleaners. The leather will deepen and develop character over time — this is the point.

Three ways to wear it

The classic

Three ways to wear it

The Moon Bag works on the hip, across the body, and over the shoulder. The strap is removable. Hands-free when you need it, by-hand when you don't.

Designed for the rhythm of an actual day — errands, meetings, dinners — without changing bags. Compact enough to forget you're wearing it, structured enough to hold its shape.

Full-aniline leather. Italian hardware.

The detail

Full-aniline leather. Italian hardware.

The leather is full-aniline — no surface coating, no plastic gloss. You see the natural grain, the small marks, the character. It deepens and softens with wear.

The hardware is solid Italian: clip-on strap fittings, smooth-running zip closure. Built to last and stay quiet (no metallic clatter when you walk).

100,000+ Rowdy bags. Still hand-stitched in Cape Town.

The proof

100,000+ Rowdy bags. Still hand-stitched in Cape Town.

Since 2012 we've made over 100,000 bags by hand from our Cape Town workshop. The Moon Bag silhouette helped us win Most Stylish Global Leather Bags Brand at the 2021 MEA African Excellence Awards.

Every Moon Bag carries our Repair-for-Life Promise. Any defect, we repair, for as long as you own the bag.

Handmade in Cape Town

Every Moon Bag is hand-stitched in our Cape Town workshop.

Since 2012, every Rowdy bag has been cut, stitched, and finished by hand in our Cape Town workshop. Real artisans. Real leather. Real time invested in every seam.

It's why our Repair-for-Life Promise holds: we made it, we know how to fix it.

Read the Repair-for-Life Promise

Why it works

Six things to love about this Moon Bag

Every detail considered. Every part repairable. The bag you'll still be wearing in ten years.

Worn three ways

Crossbody · shoulder · hip

Full-aniline leather

Ages with character

Italian hardware

Solid, quiet, durable

Six things to love about this Moon Bag

Zip closure

Smooth, secure, everyday

Adjustable strap

Crossbody to shoulder

Repair-for-Life

Any defect, fixed

Reviewed on Google

People love their Rowdy

4.8 ★★★★★ Across 132 verified Google reviews

Before you buy

Moon Bag FAQ

The questions we get most often, answered honestly by the workshop.

How does the Repair-for-Life Promise work? +
If a seam goes, a clip breaks, or hardware fails through normal use, send it back. We assess, repair and return — usually within 2-3 weeks. Wear and tear (scratches, leather softening, colour deepening) isn't a defect; that's the leather doing what it's supposed to do.
Will the leather scratch? +
Yes, gently — it's full-aniline leather with no surface coating. Light scuffs are part of the character and will fade or blend in with use. Deep scratches we can fix under Repair-for-Life if needed.
Can I personalise it? +
Yes — we offer name or initial debossing on our corporate-gifts programme and on DTC orders above R5,000. Email info@rowdy.co.za to arrange.
Does it fit a phone, keys, wallet? +
Yes — comfortably fits an iPhone Pro Max, keys, wallet, sunglasses case, and a few extras. Tighter for larger phones with chunky cases.
Payflex and PayJustNow — how do they work? +
Both let you split the price into interest-free instalments. Payflex is 4 payments over 6 weeks; PayJustNow is 3 monthly payments. Choose either at checkout. No interest if you pay on time.
Shipping and returns? +
Free local shipping over R1,500, 2-5 working days. International R800 flat, 5-10 working days. 10-day returns, free in South Africa. Custom-debossed bags can't be returned.
How heavy is it? +
About 480g for the standard Moon Bag.
How do I care for the leather? +
Wipe down with a damp cloth and mild soap when needed. Condition with leather food every few months. Avoid alcohol-based cleaners. Let it dry naturally if it gets wet.

Still curious? Email info@rowdy.co.za →

Ready when you are.

Made for the long run

Ready when you are.

Free local shipping over R1,500. 10-day returns. Repair-for-Life on every bag. Payflex and PayJustNow at checkout.

Apple Pay accepted
Google Pay accepted
Visa accepted
Mastercard accepted
Payflex installments
PayJustNow installments

Handmade in Cape Town since 2012