Jill’s Homestead
Full-grain & Top-grain leather
Natural grain visible · Strong outer fibers · Rich patina · Individual character
Shorty Tote - Dirty Whiskey
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews
This Shorty Tote is a versatile tote if you want to carry light! The Shorty Tote can be worn as a handbag or a crossbody bag.
In Stock
· Handcrafted to order in 5–8 business days.
✦Made for youCut and sewn in our Iowa workshop
↺14-day returnsEligible pieces receive store credit
Details + dimensions
- Dimensions: 10" tall, 10" wide, 4" deep
- Handle strap length 16", drop length 5"
- Adjustable 3/4" wide crossbody strap
- One interior pocket w/ additional open slot
- One exterior pocket
Shipping + returns
Smooth leather bags are generally handcrafted within 5–8 business days.
Eligible unused items may be returned within 14 calendar days for store credit. Customer-paid return shipping and a 4% restocking fee apply. Custom orders, specialty straps, signature fringe bags, and qualifying promotional items are not eligible for returns.
Leather + care
Our premium full-grain leather may show natural range markings, grain variation, and subtle color differences. That honest character is part of every piece.
Condition smooth leather periodically with a high-quality leather conditioner. Cowhide requires no treatment and should be carried with the hair side facing away from the body to minimize friction.
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Full-grain LeatherExclusive Italian and American hides
Handcrafted in IowaMade one at a time by women artisans
Carry it for YearsDesigned to soften and patina beautifully
Designed around real life
Room for the day. Character for a lifetime.
Thoughtfully proportioned for work, travel, and the everyday in between. Every detail earns its place, from the pockets to the way the straps settle into your hand.
Built around real lifeGenerous capacity without unnecessary bulk
Made by people, not production lines
The difference is in the hands.
Your piece begins as a full hide in our Chariton workshop. Our small team cuts, sews, sets the hardware, and finishes every piece in-house, giving the leather and every detail the time it deserves.
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- DDMCCORMICKVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoPerfect Shot!
I’m so thrilled I found these perfect size of tote-purse-handbag-shoulder strap you name it awesome goodness!!!! This is my second order and I just can’t say enough about this shop. When I open the package I smell the leather and I know it’s gonna be a good day! Smells wonderful! I really like that it comes with a bag for storage and it also has matching accessories you can buy separately. I highly recommend this awesome shop!!!
- DDeAnnRated 5 out of 5 stars2 years ago5 Stars
Yippeee!! Another fantastic shorty tote creation! I’m just continually amazed at the craftsmanship of these. Such a convenient size and the colors are so beautiful! I highly recommend shopping Jill’s Homestead.
Know your leather
Not All Leather is Created Equal
“Genuine leather” is not a grade of quality. The term can include leather that has been heavily processed, coated, or even reconstructed from leather fibers and other materials.
At JH Fine Leather Goods, we use full-grain leather — the most natural and intact part of the hide, with its original grain, texture, and character preserved.
Because the surface hasn’t been manufactured to hide its natural beauty, full-grain leather ages differently. Over time, it softens, develops a rich patina, and becomes uniquely yours.
Beautiful bags begin with beautiful leather — and quality that gets better with age.
Full-grain leatherNatural surface intact. Designed to develop patina.
A buyer’s guide
The Jill’s Homestead difference
Thoughtful materials and traditional craftsmanship, chosen for a bag that becomes more personal with time.
Typical leather bags
Genuine or corrected leather
Often heavily processed · Uniform finish · Surface coatings · Lower natural grain visibility
Craft
Handcrafted in Iowa
Factory produced
Leather sourcing
Premium Italian & American leather
Material origin often unknown
Who makes it
Small team of women artisans
Large-scale manufacturing
Production
Small-batch production
High-volume production
How it ages
Develops a rich patina
Often finished for uniform appearance
Longevity
Designed to last
Often built for seasonal replacement
The material matters
Tuscany to Iowa. Nothing ordinary between.
Jill works directly with artisanal tanneries in Italy and the US to develop leathers selected for character, color, and the way they soften over years of use.
Full-grain leather preserves the hide’s natural markings and honest character.Full-grain, always
The strongest, most natural layer of the hide. Never plastic-coated into sameness.
Exclusive to JH
Many colors and finishes are developed for our collection and found nowhere else in the US.
Chosen with care
Ethically sourced hides from partners committed to responsible people and environmental practices.
Made to become yours
Beautiful on day one. Even better years later.
Full-grain leather doesn’t hide wear. It embraces it. Every mark, every journey, and every year contributes to a rich patina that’s uniquely yours.
Natural grain
Original color, texture, and individual character.
Softly broken in
Daily use begins creating a character entirely your own.
Rich patina
Natural oils and use deepen the color while preserving strength.
Heirloom character
A well-loved bag that tells the story of where it’s been.