Merritt — Round Hand-Tooled Leather Purse
Merritt is a round hand-tooled leather purse, its face carved in a full floral tooling pattern and closing along the top with a zip, a keyring and a dog hook attached at the side.
Every Merritt is hand-tooled individually, so the depth and line of the carving carries the maker's own hand — a feature of genuine hand craftsmanship, never a flaw, and the reason no two purses in this range are ever quite the same.
Dimensions: 11 cm × 1 cm × 11 cm— Fits cards and coins
- Leather type: Leather
- Dimensions: 11 cm x 1 cm x 11 cm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Closure: Zip
- Capacity: Fits cards and coins
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.
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The Purse
Sized for what matters
Our purses are genuine leather, sized to carry the everyday essentials without the bulk of a full bag. It's the piece you reach for when you want your hands free but still want everything within reach.
Compact and round, with a zip coin pocket, Merritt is built to hold a handful of cards and coins, and the keyring and dog hook mean it can travel clipped to a bag as easily as on its own. The round shape is Merritt's signature — a genuinely circular silhouette rather than the flat rectangular purse most compact pouches default to.
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.
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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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