A little balm, a dry cloth and the right storage keep your Chokha bag supple for decades. Here is our five-minute routine.

Every Chokha Laage piece starts in Jodhpur, where full-grain goat leather is cut by hand and saddle-stitched by artisans who learned the craft from their families. This article is part of our workshop journal, where we share what we learn about materials, care and the people who make our bags.

What to remember

• Full-grain leather ages with use; that patina is the point.
• Keep leather away from plastic covers and long sun exposure.
• Brass hardware can be polished with a soft cloth.

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