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Country elegance · Hovanahills

Waxed canvas and full-grain leather, made for the journey.

Backpacks, messengers and travel bags, backed by an endless warranty. Delivered in 1–4 days across South Africa.

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HOVANAHILLS · COUNTRY ELEGANCE

Classic by nature.In black.

Black waxed canvas. Rich brown leather. An enduring messenger with the quiet confidence of a well-made classic — at home in the boardroom, on the commute and beyond.

A padded laptop sleeve and thoughtfully placed pockets keep everyday essentials close. The adjustable strap makes it effortless to carry; over time, the canvas develops a patina all its own.

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Endless warranty · Delivery in 1–4 business days across South Africa

The tan canvas shoulder bag on a limestone plinth
The shoulder bag in a coastal villa setting
Close-up of the leather strap and front pocket detail
Rear view of the shoulder bag showing the zip pocket
Heritage Everyday Shoulder Bag

Made for the long way round.

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Backed by an endless warranty.

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Waxed canvas and full-grain leather, made to be worn in, never worn out.

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Heritage Country Messenger – Tanned EspressoHeritage Country Messenger – Tanned Espresso lifestyle
Heritage Country Messenger – Tanned Espresso
Fits 15.6" laptops · 14 L
R1,649
Top Gun Laptop Carry Bag – Desert Brown
Executive Laptop Carry Bag – Bronzed Dune
Crazy Horse leather flap
R1,849
Drakensberg Drawstring Backpack – Olive
Drakensberg Drawstring Backpack – Sage Olive
Water-resistant waxed canvas
R1,499
Hiking Canvas Rucksack – Nature Brown
Canvas Rucksack – Bronzed Earth
Roll-top, full-grain trim
R1,449
The Executive Roll-Up Travel Duffel
The Executive Suite Duffel
Suit bag and duffel in one
R2,779
Classic Waxed Canvas Messenger – Grey
Classic Waxed Canvas Messenger – Brushed Stone
Also in black, green, khaki
R1,449
Heritage Everyday Shoulder Bag – Brown
Heritage Everyday Shoulder Bag – Tanned
Cross-body sling
R1,250
Slim Laptop Backpack – Grey
Royal Retro Backpack – Brushed Stone
Also in royal blue
R1,700
The collection

Made for every kind of journey

From the morning commute to the long weekend away.

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The Sage Lichen Shoulder Bag

Boardroom Monday.Mountain Saturday.

Soft lichen-green canvas with a full-grain leather flap, two compartments and a crossbody strap. Only 8 cm deep, yet it holds a laptop up to 15″.

Where is it going this week?

Walk in like you have done this before.

  • 15″Laptop
  • 9 LCapacity
  • 38×28×8Cm
  • 0.91 kgWeight
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Endless warranty. Delivered in 1–4 days across South Africa.

The Hovanahills Promise

An endless warranty.

If a seam gives way, a zip fails or the leather splits under normal use, we repair it. If we can't, we replace it. If your bag is no longer made, you choose an equivalent from the same range.

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Free deliveryOn orders over R1 000
14-day returnsEligible unused items · See returns policy
1–4 day deliveryDispatched within 1–2 days
Care & Treatment

Re-waxing is just colouring in.

Rub the wax on like a crayon, melt it in with a hairdryer, let it rest. Twenty minutes, once or twice a year, and your bag shrugs off the rain again.

See how it's done

Built for the journey.

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Work

Laptop bags and messengers for the days you carry everything.

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Travel

Weekenders and duffels, packed for the long way round.

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Outdoors

Backpacks and rucksacks with room for the view.

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Our first flagship store

A place close to our hearts. A collection to discover.

Our first flagship store is at Vergenoeg Reserve on the Magaliesberg, a valued partner and a place close to our hearts since 2011. Join us to explore the collection in person.

Find us Vergenoeg Reserve, Skeerpoort
Vergenoeg Reserve Our story
The Pharaoh wash bag being packed for a weekend away

Go where the vultures ride.

Two billion years of Magaliesberg, a 10 km black route and a gate that opens at six. Good bags belong on mountains.

  • Over 200 bird species
  • Five enduro stages
  • 10 km black route
  • Gates open 06:00 on weekends
Visit Vergenoeg

Vergenoeg Nature Reserve, Skeerpoort. Details from vergenoegreserve.com.

Accessories

Small things for big days out.

Wash bags and a workshop apron, with the same canvas-and-leather character as our bags.

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