Marlowe — Hairon Cowhide Clutch
Marlowe is a generously proportioned hair-on cowhide clutch, cut for the days that ask for more than a slim envelope bag can carry. The front panel is genuine hair-on cowhide, left to speak for itself rather than tooled, and finished with a feature tassel. The whole piece closes along a zip, with a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap and a separate detachable wrist strap.
Every Marlowe is cut and finished from a single hide, so the marking and the density of the hair-on pattern are yours alone — a feature of genuine cowhide, never a flaw, and the reason no two clutches in this range are ever quite the same.
Dimensions: 24 cm × 20 cm— Fits a phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses and makeup
- Leather type: Hairon cowhide
- Dimensions: 24 cm x 20 cm
- Weight: 0.2 kg
- Closure: Zip
- Capacity: Fits a phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses and makeup
Shipping
Within Australia, standard shipping is $10 AUD, free on orders over $100, and express is an extra $7. Most orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days, then usually arrive in 2–10 business days (express 1–4); rural and remote addresses can take a little longer. International shipping is calculated at checkout. You'll get a tracking number by email. Read our shipping information.
Returns
Changed your mind? Let us know within 7 days of delivery to return a piece unused, with tags attached and in its original packaging. A 10% restocking fee applies; return postage is yours. Earrings can't be returned for a change of mind.
Faulty, damaged or not what you ordered? We'll repair, replace or refund it and cover your return postage, alongside your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Email hello@cuerava.com.au before posting anything. Returns must be sent with Australia Post. Read the full returns policy.
Hair-on cowhide sheds hair with use. This is natural and is not covered by our warranty.
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The Clutch
Built to do more
Our clutches start as genuine leather, chosen for construction built to outlast a single night out rather than just survive it. It's the kind of piece that moves easily from an evening bag to something you'd reach for on a normal day.
Inside, five card pockets and a zipped pocket keep the essentials organised rather than loose at the bottom of the bag, while the strap options let Marlowe move between an evening clutch, a day sling, and, packed for a trip, an oversized pouch for everything a getaway tends to accumulate. Without any hand-tooling to draw the eye, Marlowe leans entirely on the hide itself — the natural hair-on pattern is the whole statement, better suited to anyone who wants the cowhide look without the additional carved detail.
Aftercare
Keep it looking this good
Leather ages best with a little attention. Keep pieces away from direct heat and prolonged sun, wipe spills promptly with a dry cloth, and condition every few months with a leather-safe balm to stop it drying out. Store stuffed with tissue to hold its shape when not in use.
From the journal
Worth reading
How to tell genuine hair-on cowhide
Real hair-on cowhide gives itself away to anyone who knows where to look. A few quiet checks, in a shop or online, and what each one tells you.
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Caring for hair-on and hand-tooled leather
Leather doesn't need fussing over. It needs a few good habits, especially through an Australian summer.
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The craft
Leather that's built to age well
Every piece in the Cuerava edit is chosen for genuine leather and construction that holds up — not fast fashion, not disposable. We pick pieces we’d carry ourselves, then let the leather do the rest: it darkens, softens, and gets better with use.
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