Outback Weave / Mallee Tote

This range celebrates rugged charm and natural textures. 

Featuring woven details and earthy tones, each bag is designed to reflect the open landscapes, red dirt roads, and timeless character of the Australian outback. 

Built to be strong yet graceful, these pieces bring the spirit of rural Australia into everyday life.

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RRP $259

Colour: Tan

Material: Premium leather

Technique: Washed leather

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Inspired by the rich ochre tones of the Australian outback, The Mallee Tote by Bark & Bison is a sun-kissed tan leather bag designed for everyday ease, comfort, and understated elegance. Crafted from premium cow leather, it features a beautifully handwoven leather panel, clean silhouette, padded shoulder handle, magnetic snap closure, and internal zip pocket for added practicality.

Spacious enough to carry your laptop, water bottle, wallet, and daily essentials, The Mallee Tote is made for modern women on the move. Drawing on the textures and tones of Australia’s red dirt roads, golden paddocks, and sun-faded gum leaves, this thoughtfully crafted tote blends natural beauty, durability, and conscious design in a timeless everyday piece.

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Washed Leather

(Focuses on character and visible depth)

For styles designed to feel broken-in, expressive and rich in character, we use a specialised washing process that transforms the surface of the leather, not just its softness. After tanning, the leather is carefully washed with water and conditioning agents in controlled cycles, gently distressing the top layer to create subtle highs and lows in colour, a slightly matte worn-in finish and natural variation across the surface. The result is a vintage look from day one, as though each piece has already travelled with you. As the process interacts uniquely with the leather’s finish, no two bags will have the exact same tone or markings, making this technique ideal for designs where personality matters more than polish.