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Crafted in Morocco, Worldwide Delivery

Turquoise Handmade Moroccan Leather Crossbody Bag – Heart Motif | LSSAN by Moroccan Corridor®

LSSAN®

LSSAN Handbag - Turquoise - Heart

Crafted in Tétouan

$172.00

In Moroccan folk tradition, the heart is a symbol of protection — pressed into leather by hand, one stamp at a time, by artisans in the ancient medina of Tetouan. This turquoise version brings a burst of Mediterranean colour to a timeless silhouette, with warm brown caramel tassels and laces that ground the vibrancy in natural leather tones.

Details

  • 100% genuine Moroccan cow leather, hand-embossed Heart motif
  • Main colour: Turquoise | Tassels, strap & laces: Brown Caramel
  • Cross body / shoulder bag with adjustable strap (140 cm / 55")
  • Fastens with hidden magnet and leather knot with tassel
  • Large: W28 × D9 × H26 cm (W11 × D3.5 × H10") — fits an 8" iPad
  • Medium: W21 × D8 × H20 cm (W8 × D3 × H7.8")
  • Handmade to order in Tetouan, Morocco
  • Processing: 3–7 days | Shipping: 2–8 days via FedEx International Priority
  • 15-day return policy | Return shipping paid by buyer | Non-exchangeable

Each piece is handmade — minor natural variations in leather grain and tooling are part of what makes your bag uniquely yours.

Made by hand in Tetouan

Ayoub El — Construction, Whipstitching & Finishing

"A bag must hold its shape for years. I build it as if it will outlast me."

Ayyachi — Hand-Tooling & Leather Embossing

"The leather remembers every touch. That is why a handmade bag carries something a machine never can."

Meet the artisans →
The LSSAN Handbag - Turquoise - Heart is evocative, to say the least, but that's why you're drawn to it in the first place.

Inventory Last Updated: Jul 31, 2026

The LSSAN Bag

A shape born from everyday Morocco

For generations, Moroccan artisans have designed bags to accompany daily journeys between medinas, markets, and countryside. The LSSAN Bag reinterprets this idea in a contemporary language.

Crafted in Tetouan

This piece is handmade in the workshops of Tetouan, a city recognised for its Andalusian heritage and leather craftsmanship. The leather is vegetable-tanned in Fez before being worked by specialised artisans.

Fez Leather → Tetouan →

Why this leather?

Vegetable-tanned full grain leather. Selected for its density, its capacity to develop a rich patina, and its structural integrity over decades of use.

Details that matter

Saddle stitching. Edge finishing. Brass hardware. Hand burnishing. Each detail is executed by hand, not by machine.

Designed to age beautifully

This leather does not wear out — it transforms. With use, the surface develops a patina unique to its owner: darker at the points of contact, softer at the folds, richer in colour over time.

Care

Avoid prolonged exposure to water. Condition every 12 months with a natural leather balm. Store away from direct sunlight.

Object Origin

Craft City Tétouan
Material Vegetable-tanned in Fez
Construction Hand stitched
Technique Traditional Moroccan Leatherwork
Made by Ayoub El, Ayyachi

The Making Of

Leather selected in Fez
Vegetable tanning
Transport to Tetouan
Cut by hand
Stitched
Burnished
Finished
Delivered to you
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Ayoub El

Construction, Whipstitching & Finishing

Tetouan, Morocco 22 years of experience Motifs: All LSSAN bags
"A bag must hold its shape for years. I build it as if it will outlast me."

Ayoub El is responsible for the architecture of every LSSAN bag — the cutting, shaping, assembly and the signature whipstitch edge that runs along each piece. Trained in the saddlery tradition of northern Morocco, he works with a precision that comes only from decades of repetition. He considers the tassel the final signature: the last thing he adds, and the first thing people touch.

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Ayyachi

Hand-Tooling & Leather Embossing

Tetouan, Morocco 28 years of experience 3rd generation Motifs: Heart, Palm, Leafs, Stars
"The leather remembers every touch. That is why a handmade bag carries something a machine never can."

Ayyachi learned the craft from his father in the medina of Tetouan, where the family workshop has operated for over sixty years. He works exclusively with vegetable-tanned leather, pressing each motif by hand using traditional metal stamps inherited from his grandfather. No two impressions are identical — the depth and angle of each mark is a decision made in the moment, guided by decades of muscle memory.


This item is featured in: LSSAN Collection from Leather Bags Gallery


The Bag That Speaks

LSSAN (لسان) means Tongue in Arabic. These are bags with a voice — shaped by artisan hands in the ancient medina of Tetouan, Morocco, and inscribed with the geometric language of Islamic art. Every piece is hand-tooled using centuries-old leather embossing techniques. No machine can replicate this. No two bags are identical.


More Than a Store

Moroccan Corridor was not created to sell Moroccan products. It was created to preserve, celebrate, and share the remarkable craftsmanship traditions that have shaped Morocco for centuries.

Every object we present begins long before it reaches a home. It begins with a material, a place, a workshop, and the hands of an artisan whose knowledge has often been passed down through generations.

Our role is simple: To identify exceptional craftsmanship and bring it to those who value authenticity, beauty, and cultural heritage.

We do not manufacture. We do not mass-produce.

We select.

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Why Moroccan Corridor?

Our Philosophy

Our Artisans

Customer Reviews

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Eileen Porrata
Top Of the Line

Quality and detail of this what I refer to is art. The bag is absolutely beautiful. My only negative is that the bag is heavy but everyone has asked me were I purchased. Love love my hand bag and other items in their collection are also very beautiful.

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Deanne Battaglia
Beautiful bag

This is beautiful, thick leather, well made. Its worth every penny

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Martyna Latvyte
Thanj you!

Very efficient service with a nice personal touch!

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Susan Whelpley
Beautiful Bag

Bag is more beautiful than expected , service even with pandemic was excellent

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Mai E.
You did such a beautiful job with my bag, now I am buying gifts for my mother and sister! Thank you.

Thank you! The bag I purchased is so beautiful and well made, I had to get one for my mother and sister, too. I also told a co-worker about the shop because she thought your leather work was so lovely. Thank you for being so responsive to all of my questions the first time around.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We make everything ourselves — no third-party suppliers, no resellers. We control the entire process: material selection, manufacturing, finishing, and quality control. We communicate directly — real answers from the people who create your product.
Yes, each bag directly supports skilled artisan families in Morocco who have preserved these traditional leatherworking techniques for generations. Your purchase helps sustain their craft, provides fair wages, and keeps these cultural traditions alive for future generations.
Moroccan leather is naturally durable and low-maintenance. Simply wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth for cleaning. Avoid harsh chemicals or excessive water. The leather will naturally develop a beautiful patina over time. Occasional conditioning with natural leather care products will keep it supple and enhance its longevity.
Moroccan Corridor offers authentic handmade pieces, not mass-produced replicas. We exclusively use real organic goat leather, hand stitching, and traditional craft techniques from Tetouan and Marrakesh. Our bags are shipped directly from our workshops to customers worldwide — no intermediaries. We manufacture what we sell, which gives us full flexibility for customization.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Ask a Question
  • have you got this bag in red?

    Yes, this bag exists in red as well. We plan to make it online soon, but if you want to order it now and enjoy the current promotion, then you may order the turquoise bag and we will deliver the red one.