- 100% Full Grain Leather
- Secure top magnetic closure
- Durable interior pocket
- Adjustable strap: 33-53" (small), 22-42" (medium/large)
- Multiple ways to carry - Sling, Shoulder Bag, Crossbody, you name it!
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Since fabric-lined bags inevitably discolor and tear with use, we chose to showcase the soft sueded underside of our hides, ensuring that your bag lasts a lifetime.
Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade—making each piece uniquely yours.
Our leather is incredibly easy to care for. With time and use, the natural oils in the leather will rise to the surface, developing a beautiful patina and smoothing any scuffs or scratches that may have accumulated. Learn more about caring for your new leather product.
Full Grain: Meticulously sourced from the finest hides, this premium material boasts unique textures and character, showcasing nature's artistry at its best. As time passes, watch as its surface develops a unique patina, telling your personal journey through the years. Unlike processed leathers, full grain leather stands the test of time, due to its unmatched strength and resilience. It's dense fibers offer exceptional resistance to wear, cuts, and moisture, our full grain leather ensures lasting beauty that only gets better with age.
Pebbled: Unlike most brands that use artificial stamping methods to create patterns, our pebbled leather is achieved through a natural tumbling process. The distinctive raised, pebble-shaped texture adds sophistication and makes a bold statement wherever you go. But it's not just about looks—pebbled leather is built to last. Worried about daily wear and tear? Don’t be! The unique pebbled surface ages gracefully, developing a natural patina that will evolve for years to come!
Suede: Our suede leather begins with an intricate process: the hide is split to separate the soft underside from the top layer. This top layer is then tanned, buffed, sanded, and dyed to create the signature velvety texture that defines high-quality suede. Naturally slouchy and pliable, suede leather ages gracefully, developing a rich patina that tells its own story over time. Most natural imperfections are gently smoothed away during production, while subtle traces - like healed veining and the soft, napped surface - are preserved to celebrate the leather’s unique character and charm.
Small Measurements
Top Width: 9.5"
Center Height: 5.5"
Top Depth: 2"
Bottom Depth: 3"
Weight: 13 oz
Adjustable Crossbody Strap
Length: 33" to 53"
Width: 0.75"
Medium Measurements
Top Width: 11.5"
Center Height: 6.5"
Top Depth: 1"
Bottom Depth: 3.5"
Weight: 14 oz
Adjustable Crossbody Strap
Length: 22" to 42"
Width: 0.75"
Large Measurements
Top Width: 13"
Center Height: 7.5"
Top Depth: 1.5"
Bottom Depth: 4"
Weight: 1 lb
Adjustable Crossbody Strap
Length: 22" to 42"
Width: 0.75"
All measurements are approximations due to inherent variations in handmade leather items.
Your shipping method can be selected at checkout. Costs will be calculated prior to payment and will vary by order depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to: item count, package weight, delivery ZIP code, and selected shipping method.
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| A Bit Faster | 2–8 business days | 1–4 days + 1–4 business days |
| Fastest | 2–6 business days | 1–4 days + 1–2 business days |
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- 100% Full Grain Leather
- Secure top magnetic closure
- Durable interior pocket
- Adjustable strap: 33-53" (small), 22-42" (medium/large)
- Multiple ways to carry - Sling, Shoulder Bag, Crossbody, you name it!
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Since fabric-lined bags inevitably discolor and tear with use, we chose to showcase the soft sueded underside of our hides, ensuring that your bag lasts a lifetime.
Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade—making each piece uniquely yours.
- 100% Full Grain Leather
- Secure top magnetic closure
- Durable interior pocket
- Adjustable strap: 33-53" (small), 22-42" (medium/large)
- Multiple ways to carry - Sling, Shoulder Bag, Crossbody, you name it!
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Since fabric-lined bags inevitably discolor and tear with use, we chose to showcase the soft sueded underside of our hides, ensuring that your bag lasts a lifetime.
Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade—making each piece uniquely yours.
Our leather is incredibly easy to care for. With time and use, the natural oils in the leather will rise to the surface, developing a beautiful patina and smoothing any scuffs or scratches that may have accumulated. Learn more about caring for your new leather product.
Full Grain: Meticulously sourced from the finest hides, this premium material boasts unique textures and character, showcasing nature's artistry at its best. As time passes, watch as its surface develops a unique patina, telling your personal journey through the years. Unlike processed leathers, full grain leather stands the test of time, due to its unmatched strength and resilience. It's dense fibers offer exceptional resistance to wear, cuts, and moisture, our full grain leather ensures lasting beauty that only gets better with age.
Pebbled: Unlike most brands that use artificial stamping methods to create patterns, our pebbled leather is achieved through a natural tumbling process. The distinctive raised, pebble-shaped texture adds sophistication and makes a bold statement wherever you go. But it's not just about looks—pebbled leather is built to last. Worried about daily wear and tear? Don’t be! The unique pebbled surface ages gracefully, developing a natural patina that will evolve for years to come!
Suede: Our suede leather begins with an intricate process: the hide is split to separate the soft underside from the top layer. This top layer is then tanned, buffed, sanded, and dyed to create the signature velvety texture that defines high-quality suede. Naturally slouchy and pliable, suede leather ages gracefully, developing a rich patina that tells its own story over time. Most natural imperfections are gently smoothed away during production, while subtle traces - like healed veining and the soft, napped surface - are preserved to celebrate the leather’s unique character and charm.
Small Measurements
Top Width: 9.5"
Center Height: 5.5"
Top Depth: 2"
Bottom Depth: 3"
Weight: 13 oz
Adjustable Crossbody Strap
Length: 33" to 53"
Width: 0.75"
Medium Measurements
Top Width: 11.5"
Center Height: 6.5"
Top Depth: 1"
Bottom Depth: 3.5"
Weight: 14 oz
Adjustable Crossbody Strap
Length: 22" to 42"
Width: 0.75"
Large Measurements
Top Width: 13"
Center Height: 7.5"
Top Depth: 1.5"
Bottom Depth: 4"
Weight: 1 lb
Adjustable Crossbody Strap
Length: 22" to 42"
Width: 0.75"
All measurements are approximations due to inherent variations in handmade leather items.
Your shipping method can be selected at checkout. Costs will be calculated prior to payment and will vary by order depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to: item count, package weight, delivery ZIP code, and selected shipping method.
| Shipping Method | Total Order Delivery Time | Order Prep + Transit Time |
|---|---|---|
| Best Rate | 2–9 business days | 1–4 days + 1–5 business days |
| A Bit Faster | 2–8 business days | 1–4 days + 1–4 business days |
| Fastest | 2–6 business days | 1–4 days + 1–2 business days |
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Large Koala in Orchid
by: MSm
Koala is my new favorite! I absolutely ADORE the magnetic closure and how WIDE this opens. The large easily carries my essentials and then some. The color Orchid is stunning. I love this bag so much I just ordered another in Bone and who knows, might need Koala triplets. Note: The medium has one inner pocket which will fit a phone. The large has two pockets which is a large pocket with a seam in the middle. My phone does not fit, but a gordita does and my readers at an angle. Minor drawback and not a deal breaker for the large. In posts, the large seems like you have more room right to left whereas the medium, things are stacked front to back down the middle.
Banana bag 🍌
by: Hayley M.
I got a medium Koala in Naples specifically because it looks like a banana. Makes me so happy! It fits my phone, Luna bag, small seashell bag, a couple of diapers, and other random stuff. I was worried the magnets wouldn't hold, but I have flipped it upside down several times and nothing has dumped out. Love this bag for the summer!
Fits my 40 oz hydroflask!!
by: JDSmith
Thirsty minimalist uses Osprey Daylite Sling for most settings desired a nicer leather non-backpack non-tote non-trad purse option for my 40 oz hydroflask. W the flip top lid it’s a bit too big but w the regular flat lid it fits just fine! Still plenty of room for smaller items around it. Easily fits my 40 oz narrow neck non-insulated Kleen Kanteen. Also very well made and looks like it will easily stand the test of time. Thanks Portland Leather!! (Photo w closed top contains the hydroflask)
Incredible Medium Bacalar Koala
by: Mary W.
Ordered a large chili red first, it was a beautiful color, but the large was too big and did not lay against my body well (5’10-140lbs). It just looked weird. It stuck out on the ends instead of laying nicely like a sling bag should. Returned and bought the medium in Bacalar which is absolutely beautiful in size and color. It’s a whole different purse in medium. Will be ordering another today!! This truly is one of my favorite carries now. And the strap length is actually perfect as a sling or crossbody on me. Know we are all different, and really like how some have been able to modify it to fit their style with longer straps. It probably should just be made a little longer for everyone.
Never miss fun times with the Koala Sling Bag
by: Martina C.
Purchased this Large Koala bag to see what all the hype was about it. Bag is a great size to hold all my necessary goodies, keeps them safe and secure and lets me look very stylish when carrying it. Magnets are strong, hung this bag upside down for 5 minutes and they never gave way. Highly recommend this bag!!
Let me tell ya about this purse!
by: Shannon B.
I LOVE IT! It is the perfect size. The closure is unique. I love being able to open and reach in it with one hand. It’s fits my glasses, my taco pouch, 2 daisy minis, a rancher, a brush, my pepper spray and STILL have room for more! It is definitely a bag that catches people’s attention and is stunning in Honey!
Purse peace!🌙🍌💛🥰
by: C.S.
I love the new medium Koala sling!! Seems I was waiting for just this size for a long time! It's big enough to carry more than just the essentials, yet not at all bulky. It's a perfect on the go silhouette with lots of cool style! I own it in the color Naples. Great purchase!
large koala in orchid is perfection
by: robyn b.
thank you plg for mastering the magnetic closure around your gorgeous orchid hide! the size and shape and structure is exactly what i have been looking for. lightweight enough to not weigh my down, but too, substantial in feel and function.
Big surprise!
by: CJH
I really hesitated to try this bag because I’m an Apple shape, carrying my extra fluff in the middle. I was worried that this would make me look that much bigger. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how this Medium Koala in Pebbled Black forms right to me and doesn’t look huge. It also holds a lot more than I thought. Perfect for errands and shopping. Also the magnetic closure is quite secure. No fear that stuff is going to fall out if it gets turned upside down. Now I want more colors!!!
Medium Sling purse in Meadow
by: Lynette R.
Love this bag. It is plenty large enough to carry all my everyday necessities and then some. The leather is beautiful with the stamped on print. This is the first bag I have gotten with a magnetic closure like this. I was afraid it wouldn't work very well but it is a very secure closure. This purse is very easy to grab and go. The Seesaw fits in it perfectly with the small bifold wallet. Wish the seesaw came in meadow. I attached a picture of my order.
Fits my 40 oz hydroflask!!
by: JDSmith
Thirsty minimalist uses Osprey Daylite Sling for most settings desired a nicer leather non-backpack non-tote non-trad purse option for my 40 oz hydroflask. W the flip top lid it’s a bit too big but w the regular flat lid it fits just fine! Still plenty of room for smaller items around it. Easily fits my 40 oz narrow neck non-insulated Kleen Kanteen. Also very well made and looks like it will easily stand the test of time. Thanks Portland Leather!! (Photo w closed top contains the hydroflask)
Stylish and Practical
by: Kathryn H.
I ordered this for a vacation to Europe and it was perfect for all the things I needed — including a water bottle and guide — while slinging securely in front or on the side. The magnets kept it closed but easy to get into. Plus I liked how it looked so I felt a little more stylish. Glad I got it, and the small wallet that matched. Worked great as a system.
Gorgeous!!!
by: Courtney P.
I got the large koala in molino blue and absolutely love it on my 5'5", 170lb frame. I wear it as a crossbody and a sling depending on my outfit. The blue is bright and bold and pebbly; and the magnetic closure is the perfect blend of secure and accessible. I usually prefer a zipper, but this is so easy to move in & out of. My only complaint is the thickness of the strap which should be a bit thicker to match the overal quality and weight of the bag, but it's not a deal breaker for me.Planning to get another koala in the smaller size for spring.
Sunshine in a bag!
by: Carla B.
This beauty is just waiting for the cold Minnesota winter to end spring to begin! Love the color, size (I have the large) and feel of this gorgeous bag! And, I love the versatility of how I can wear this bag! So happy with my purchase!
Koala in Molino Blue
by: Callie F.
The Koala Sling in Molino blue is the squishiest, softest, most perfect shade of blue to transition from winter to spring. The shape is perfectly on trend. Love the adjustable strap so I can wear it different ways! Only problem is now I want one in every color.
Love both sizes!
by: Joanna L.
I have one Koala bag in each size and I love both! The large holds a lot. It's the perfect mom bag when you need to be able to hold snacks + a few toys, it even fits my mittens which is convenient. The medium size is a great handbag size, I think it's similar to my large circle bag in capacity. The Bone color is more stiff, Bacalar is softer and has some texture. I am 5'6" for reference and the strap is great for wearing as a sling bag.
Customer Reviews
The large is perfect size. Love the magnetic closure. No more things falling out while walking. The was my first time purchasing bone. Added a colorful strap & its gorgeous 😍 Compliments daily.
Just perfect for travel! It does a passport, your phone and a small wallet. I’ve already bought a second one! Now I have it in both pebbled black and Naples - perfect long strap to wear it crossbody. Here it is in my 5’1 frame
The small koala is a perfect size! I’m a small bag girl and so I was so happy when the small was released. It fits all my essentials perfectly and it hugs my chest just right. Pebbled black is the perfect structure for this bag.
Small but mightily! Love the small koala sling. Very roomy and holds all the essentials. Hands free and lightweight for shopping/errands. And, the pebbles on this nutmeg are to die for!
The small Koala is small. It holds my iphone, daisy wallet and chapstick. No room for anything else. Good news is that it’s very light.
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