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At a glance
- Best for
- Hand-crocheted and leather everyday bags
- Standout
- Certified B Corporation since 2022
- Materials
- Recycled Repreve/Oceanworks yarn; LWG gold leather
- Returns
- 30 days from ship date (US); Canadian site final sale
- Shipping
- Ships in 24–48 hours; US standard 5–10 business days
- Customer rating
- 4.6 on Amazon (2,501) for the Sequoia Leather Hobo
Pros
- Hand-Crocheted Since 1989: The Sak's crochet bags are made by hand by artisans in Bali, and the brand has been a certified B Corporation since 2022.
- Recycled Yarn, Certified Leather: Crochet styles use Repreve and Oceanworks yarn made from recycled ocean-bound plastic and fishing net, and leather comes from Leather Working Group gold-certified tanneries.
- Well Rated Where It Sells Most: On Amazon the Sequoia Leather Hobo holds 4.6 across 2,501 ratings and the Los Feliz Large Tote 4.6 across 787.
Cons
- Free returns depend on your Sak Rewards tier, so Welcome and Tier 1 members may see a return fee at checkout — worth knowing before you order two colours to compare.
- Orders placed on the Canadian site are final sale, so Canadian shoppers should choose carefully or order from a stockist that accepts returns.
The Verdict
What sets The Sak apart is hand-crocheted bags with a real craft story, from one of the few handbag brands certified as a B Corporation: The Sak has been making bags since 1989, trades as Indonesian Imports, Inc. from 499 7th Avenue in New York, and works with artisans in Bali who crochet its signature styles by hand. It has been a certified B Corporation since 2022, improving its B Impact score from 84.7 at certification to 103.1, and its materials back the claim: crochet styles use Repreve and Oceanworks yarn spun from recycled ocean-bound plastic and fishing nets, while leather comes from Leather Working Group gold-certified tanneries. The range covers the Los Feliz hobo, tote, satchel and crossbody, the Sequoia hobo, Melrose crossbody and satchel, Tess sling, Lucia crossbody, Iris smartphone crossbody, plus Bolinas clogs and Everly sandals. Prices sit in accessible territory for leather. The Tess Sling is $99 in suede, the Melrose Crossbody $149, the Los Feliz Hobo and 120 Hobo $169, the Sequoia Hobo $179, the Los Feliz Satchel $189, the Los Feliz Large Tote $199 in suede or $269 woven, and the Bolinas Woven Clog $149. The sale section takes the leather Melrose Crossbody to $89, the Melrose Satchel to $99 and the leather Sequoia Hobo to $139, with an outlet site at ReSak. US standard shipping is $10 or free above the current promotional threshold, with orders dispatched in one to two business days and standard delivery in five to ten. The reservations are in the returns terms. US returns run 30 days from the ship date, with the cost of return postage depending on your Sak Rewards tier and one exchange allowed per paid item; refunds go to the original card in seven to ten business days, and original shipping isn't refunded. Beyond 30 days, a defective bag within a year of purchase is replaced with store credit rather than a refund. Orders on the Canadian site are final sale with no prepaid returns. The Sak's own product reviews average around 4.8, while Trustpilot's tiny sample reads 2.4 and two BBB profiles are rated F for unanswered complaints. Made for buyers who want a handmade bag with a traceable craft story: Bali-crocheted styles in recycled yarn, and leather from gold-certified tanneries. US returns run 30 days from the ship date, so join Sak Rewards before you buy, pick one colour and shop now.
Hand-Crocheted and Leather Handbags
The Sak is operated by Indonesian Imports, Inc., 499 7th Avenue, Floor 7N, New York, and was founded in San Francisco in 1989 by Mark Talucci and Todd Elliott; its crochet bags are made by artisans in Bali. It has been a certified B Corporation since 2022, with a B Impact score of 103.1, and its site carries Leather Working Group gold certification for its leather. The range covers hobos, totes, satchels, crossbodies, slings, wallets, clogs, sandals and bag charms in leather, suede, woven and hand-crochet finishes.
Current prices include the Tess Sling in suede at $99 (was $129), the Melrose Crossbody in suede at $149, the Los Feliz Hobo in suede and the 120 Hobo in hand crochet at $169, the Sequoia Hobo in suede at $179 (was $199), the Los Feliz Satchel in leather at $189, the Los Feliz Large Tote at $199 in suede or $269 woven, and the Bolinas Woven Clog at $149. The sale section lists the leather Sequoia Hobo at $139 (was $199), the Melrose Satchel at $99 (was $169), the Melrose Crossbody at $89 (was $149) and Everly sandals from $49.
The Los Feliz Large Tote in woven leather measures 20.5 by 7 by 12.75 inches with a 9-inch drop and weighs 1.57 lb, in drum-dyed cowhide with a cotton lining; the hand-crochet Sequoia Hobo measures 14 by 4.5 by 12 inches with an 11-inch drop at 1.28 lb, using Oceanworks-guaranteed yarn of 33% Repreve recycled polyester and 67% polypropylene sourced from recycled fishing net. US standard shipping is $10, free above the current promotional threshold, with ground at $18 and expedited at $45; orders ship in 24 to 48 hours and arrive in five to ten business days on standard.
US returns and exchanges can be started within 30 days of the ship date, with return shipping costs varying by Sak Rewards tier and one exchange allowed per paid item; refunds go to the original payment method in seven to ten business days and original shipping isn't refunded. Items found defective within a year of purchase but outside 30 days are refunded as store credit. International orders and orders placed on thesak.ca are final sale. Independently, Amazon shows 4.6 across 2,501 ratings for the Sequoia Leather Hobo and 4.6 across 787 for the Los Feliz Large Tote, while Trustpilot's unclaimed profile shows 2.4 across eight reviews and two BBB profiles are rated F for unanswered complaints. Made for buyers who want a handmade bag with a craft story: return costs depend on your Sak Rewards tier, so join before ordering and shop now.
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