At Fado Made, every design begins with a question: how can an accessory become more than just something you carry? The Cross Your Heart Bag was born from that question. More than a bag, it’s a piece that weaves together craft, meaning, and a sense of connection—an everyday companion designed to rest close to you, both in function and in spirit.
Inspired by Connection
The name Cross Your Heart speaks to more than just the way the bag is worn. Positioned across the chest, it mirrors the natural shape of an embrace—resting where your heartbeat lives. This placement was intentional. We wanted to create a design that feels personal, grounding, and protective, almost like carrying a small promise with you throughout the day. Whether you’re heading out for a busy morning in the city or walking quietly through a weekend market, the Cross Your Heart Bag moves with you, not against you.
Thoughtful Design, Lasting Craft
Like every Fado Made piece, the Cross Your Heart Bag is hand-cut, hand-stitched, and hand-finished using premium leather. Each line of stitching is chosen for strength and subtle beauty, ensuring the bag can withstand years of wear while only becoming more supple and unique with time.
The design balances minimalism with functionality. The clean silhouette makes it versatile enough to pair with any outfit, while the crossbody strap offers both security and ease of movement. Inside, there’s just enough space for what you truly need: a wallet, keys, phone, maybe a small notebook. Instead of being weighed down by excess, the Cross Your Heart Bag encourages intentionality—carrying less, but better.
A Bag That Tells a Story
Every bag begins in the studio as raw material—full-grain leather that carries its own natural character. As it’s cut, stitched, and shaped, it becomes something entirely new: a piece of craft meant to carry your story. Over time, the leather develops a patina, a richness that reflects your life and experiences. No two Cross Your Heart Bags will ever be identical, because no two lives are the same.
We’ve seen customers wear theirs on international travels, at art shows, during daily commutes, and on evening walks. In every setting, it adapts, quietly complementing without ever demanding attention. It’s a companion you can trust to hold what matters most.
Why the Cross Your Heart Bag Matters
Choosing this bag is about more than adding an accessory to your wardrobe. It’s about choosing craftsmanship over convenience, patience over mass production, and meaning over the disposable. It’s about carrying something that reflects care—both in how it was made and how you’ll use it.
The Cross Your Heart Bag isn’t just designed to be worn. It’s designed to be lived with, to become part of your daily rhythm, and to remind you that beauty lies in both simplicity and intention.
At Fado Made, we hope it becomes more than a bag for you—we hope it becomes a companion, a reminder of craft, and a piece of your own unfolding story.
