Bag Shoulder Strap for Hermes

Material selection & inspection: Artisans hand-select hides for uniform grain, color, and flawless texture. If using leather, the hide is assessed and marked to avoid natural blemishes.

Cutting: The leather or canvas is cut by hand using precision steel clicker dies or laser-guided templates to ensure every millimeter aligns.

Skiving: The edges of the leather strips are shaved down to exact, microscopic thicknesses.

Core assembly & padding: Many hermès straps feature a "bombé" or slightly rounded profile. To achieve this, a specialized reinforcement material or a thin, padded leather strip is sandwiched between two layers of leather or folded canvas.

Edge finishing & painting: The stacked edges are sanded down until they are perfectly flush.

Hardware attachment: Hermes uses heavy, premium brass hardware that is meticulously plated with precious metals—usually silver-plated palladium or gold.