Availability: in stock in Italy
Product code: 0808
Materials: genuine leather
Accessories: dust bag, detachable shoulder strap
Color: ivory with brown (dark brown) snake print
Type: Satchel bag
Dimensions:
Medium
Height, cm./ inches: 19 cm. / 7.5"
Width, cm./ inches: 15 cm. / 5.9"
Length, cm./ inches: 32 cm. / 12.6"
Condition: This item is authentic, new, with labels.
It looks like a “serious” bag, but up close you can tell it wants to stand out: the ivory leather,
with its rich, soft grain, creates an elegant base; the semi-gloss snake-effect band in brown tones
flows across the front like a wave and continues onto the sides, creating contrasts that shift with the light.
At the center, the geometric gold-tone clasp is a steady focal point: sharp, bright, almost like a seal.
The gold chain handle turns it into a jewel-like accessory; the side laces soften the silhouette and add character.
When you want more freedom, the leather shoulder strap steps in: it detaches and adjusts,
so you can wear it on the shoulder or crossbody without losing its presence.
Inside it’s essential and authentic: an unlined tan-leather interior, sturdy and practical, with pockets that truly organize.
It’s the kind of bag that follows you all day and, without changing anything, takes you into the evening too:
hold it by the chain and the look is instantly “done”.
Full details
- Model: flap Satchel bag, hand-carry and crossbody
- Shape: trapezoid
- Material: genuine pebbled leather with semi-gloss snake-effect printed inserts
- Color: two-tone taupe (ivory/light brown) with brown-tone snake print
- Closure: flap with geometric front metal hook
- Handle: gold chain, drop 12.5 cm
- Strap: adjustable and detachable
- Side details: laces and gussets for a softer, roomier line
- Hardware: gold-tone (chain, hook, small metal parts)
- Bottom: metal feet for stable placement and extra protection
- Interior: unlined, tan leather
- Inner pockets: 2 zip pockets + 1 open pocket
- Measurements: bottom length 32 cm; height (excluding handle) 21 cm; depth 16 cm
- Brand: Gilda Tonelli
- Production: made in Italy
- Care: wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid water and perfumes; do not rub against rough surfaces; store in the protective dust bag
Gilda Tonelli: brand history
Gilda Tonelli is an Italian leather-goods brand tied to Abruzzo’s manufacturing tradition. Its origins are traced
back to a family workshop active as early as the 1920s, and in several accounts the story is often told as beginning
in 1921. By the late 1970s, the artisan reality took an important step forward: the business became more structured
and evolved into a more organized manufacturing company, while keeping a strong focus on leathers, stitching, and finishing.
A frequently cited episode that became symbolic of the brand’s identity is the 2002 project, when Gilda Tonelli was credited
with creating the world’s largest bag, mentioned as included in the Guinness World Records:
a spectacular genuine-leather piece with a crocodile-style finish, made with the same care reserved for production models.