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Detroit made leather bag with seatbelt handles, handmade in the USA, in Detroit, MI with upcycled leather from the automotive industry and handmade leather bag by Veterans and Detroiters. Pictured here in a black leather. Detroit made leather bag with seatbelt handles, handmade in the USA, in Detroit, MI with upcycled leather from the automotive industry and handmade leather bag by Veterans and Detroiters. Pictured here in a black leather.
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The telegraph tote, handmade in Detroit, MI by Veterans and Detroiters, made in the USA, leather bag in green, with seatbelt handles, made from upcycled automotove materials, and handmade by our team and guaranteed for life. Pictured is the front side of the tote, with suede handlesThe telegraph tote, handmade in Detroit, MI by Veterans and Detroiters, made in the USA, leather bag in green, with seatbelt handles, made from upcycled automotove materials, and handmade by our team and guaranteed for life. Pictured is the front side of the tote, with suede handles
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
Inside of our detroit made tote with dual pockets., all leather, all upcycled from the automotive industry. Inside of our detroit made tote with dual pockets., all leather, all upcycled from the automotive industry.
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
Detroit made leather bag with seatbelt handles, handmade in the USA, in Detroit, MI with upcycled leather from the automotive industry and handmade leather bag by Veterans and Detroiters. Pictured here in a black leather. Detroit made leather bag with seatbelt handles, handmade in the USA, in Detroit, MI with upcycled leather from the automotive industry and handmade leather bag by Veterans and Detroiters. Pictured here in a black leather.
Detroit made leather bag with seatbelt handles, handmade in the USA, in Detroit, MI with upcycled leather from the automotive industry and handmade leather bag by Veterans and Detroiters. Pictured here in a black leather.
The telegraph tote, handmade in Detroit, MI by Veterans and Detroiters, made in the USA, leather bag in green, with seatbelt handles, made from upcycled automotove materials, and handmade by our team and guaranteed for life. Pictured is the front side of the tote, with suede handles
Inside of our detroit made tote with dual pockets., all leather, all upcycled from the automotive industry.
Detroit made leather bag with seatbelt handles, handmade in the USA, in Detroit, MI with upcycled leather from the automotive industry and handmade leather bag by Veterans and Detroiters. Pictured here in a black leather.
Detroit made leather bag with seatbelt handles, handmade in the USA, in Detroit, MI with upcycled leather from the automotive industry and handmade leather bag by Veterans and Detroiters. Pictured here in a black leather.
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The telegraph tote, handmade in Detroit, MI by Veterans and Detroiters, made in the USA, leather bag in green, with seatbelt handles, made from upcycled automotove materials, and handmade by our team and guaranteed for life. Pictured is the front side of the tote, with suede handles
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
Inside of our detroit made tote with dual pockets., all leather, all upcycled from the automotive industry.
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)
Detroit made leather bag with seatbelt handles, handmade in the USA, in Detroit, MI with upcycled leather from the automotive industry and handmade leather bag by Veterans and Detroiters. Pictured here in a black leather.

The Telegraph Leather Tote (Made to Order)

Pingree Detroit
$279.00

Toss it in and make your moves. The Telegraph Tote will be alongside you. Sustainably made from buttery soft yet sturdy automotive leather, with a large open compartment perfect for flowers at the farmer's market or overnight adventures to your favorite places.  

Each Telegraph Tote is one of a few we'll make in a few small batch colors this month.

Featuring soft and sturdy leather handles, dual inside pockets for your phone, wallet, sunglasses, and essentials.

Designed by Meg Harris, with our most premium leather upcycled from the top car companies in the USA, and other local partners, and handmade in Detroit by US Veterans and Detroiters.  

Features:

  • Leather body with either leather or seatbelt straps

  • Leather interior

  • U.S. made stainless steel rivets

  • 100% designed and made in Detroit

    Dimensions:

      • Classic Bag dimensions (17"W x 12"D x 15.5"L) 

        • Fits a laptop up to 16 inches

      • Compact Tote: (17"W x 12"D x 11"L) 

    • (2) Interior leather pockets (9.5"W x 4"D x 8.5"L), holds phone, sunglasses, wallets

    • Soft flat seat belt wrapped in leather handles or all leather handle, with stitching accent; 9" drop

    Made to Order: 

    Please allow 2-3 weeks for us to handmake and ship your bag to you. 

    The Leather Story:

    Every day thousands of pounds of leather from brand new cars go unused for reasons as simple as color issues and small marks. We give this material a new life by transforming it into high quality leather products that are sustainable and handmade to last.

    Perfectly Imperfect:

    Every Pingree Tote is slightly different. Why? The leather that we use is of the highest genuine grade and has imperfections that tell an authentic story. Small scratches and marks on the leather's surface are normal and will help the bag patina and age nicely. Texture and shade of leather may vary slightly from those pictured. 

    Why the Name,  "Telegraph":

    US Highway 24 (US 24) known as Telegraph Road is named after roads that once ran alongside actual telegraph lines across Michigan in 1868. The road runs for 79.828 miles through three counties in southeastern Michigan as it parallels the Lake Erie shoreline. 

    The northern part of the highway follows a section of an old Indigenous trail called the Saginaw Trail that connected Detroit with points further north.

    Customer Reviews

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    Anonymous
    Fantastic bag

    I couldn’t be more pleased with The Telegraph Leather Tote in the Lions special blue and grey! The quality and craftsmanship are exceptional. The leather feels durable yet soft, and the stitching is top-notch, showing great attention to detail. The design is both stylish and functional, perfect for everyday use or special occasions.

    Shipping was incredibly fast, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish. Overall, a fantastic product and an excellent experience. Highly recommend this tote for anyone looking for quality and style!

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    Jill Rem

    Great

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    Nancy Krempa
    This tote is what you NEED!!

    If you're looking for a stylish, roomy, do-anything tote, this is what you want. No, I'm sorry, this is what you NEED! Seriously, Pingree's attention to detail, exacting standards, and environmental friendliness make this THE tote for you!! Plus, you're getting premium leather at a fantastic price, made with care. You can't go wrong here, honest!

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    Debbie Mchardy Mchardy
    Christmas gift for Cathy

    The tote is beautiful and very well made. I wanted to buy one last year for my sister but was too late for Christmas. This year, I’m all set!

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    J.R.
    Wish the paint design was smooth to the touch.

    Some rough areas where the paint was applied. Too much red in my bag. Bag could be 2 inches wider & 3 inches deeper in depth. Other than the size issue & paint application, I do like the bag. For it’s value, it’s about $100.00 over priced.

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