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LuvAllBags · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Okay girls...here's the Obama Mama reveal! This was an eBay score and I was unsure whether I'd like it. However, I had been drawn to the Lenny leather, and I knew I'd have to try SOMETHING in it. I'm so glad I made this bag my choice. I do not know the name of the color, but it's a beautiful rich brown. The leather is lightweight, wrinkly, and very soft. I'm so pleased!

This photo shows the color pretty well.

LuvAllBags · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Here's a closer view.

Leather close-up:

Odebdo · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:32 PM

Oooh...she is pretty!!!!

I like that stitching detail!!

LuvAllBags · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:34 PM

There is an "irregularity" in the leather on the front, as you can see. It looks like a dark spot, but it is embedded in the leather, not a topical spot. It looks worse in the close-up than it does when you view the whole bag. It does not bother me at all. It's also underneath where my arm naturally falls. It also came with a few stitches loose in the front seam vertical seam near the top. I reinforced it a bit with some matching thread and put some clear nail polish on the threads to keep them secure.

Here's a side view. See how the side is gathered? There's actually a snap underneath there, and when you unsnap it, the bag is even larger! I should have taken an unsnapped view photo. So sorry - I'll add that later.

LuvAllBags · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:35 PM

View of lining:

So...I'm happy! What a great deal! I owe you all a view of the bag unsnapped, as well as a modeling pic. I'll try to do those later today.

TejasMama · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:37 PM

Congats on your new Tano! So glad to hear that you're so happy with it!

Celts20 · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Pretty!!! I love the shape of it and the Lenny leather. The color looks like Tobacco, same as my Debbie Metal.

Joan

tano expert · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:44 PM

its tobacco. Cool bag!

kmh1190 · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Definitely cool. Now can someone possibly explain the name to me? Was it named after now Prez Obama (who was prob a Senator when this bag was made) or is there some other meaning?
This bag reminds me of the old-school Koobas.

Voodoo · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:54 PM

Love it !!! Thank you for your pics!!

LuvAllBags · Sep 26th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the color name Joan and TE! Tobacco describes it perfectly.

No idea on the name...hope TE comes back to weigh in. I bet it was named when he was a rising star in the senate.

h82bl82 · Sep 26th, 2009, 01:48 PM

Way cool! Can't wait for modeling pics.

pgtea · Sep 26th, 2009, 03:53 PM

wowie!! i totally wouldn't mind the spot at all-- or even if there were more that came along from use

the leather looks rugged and the stitching on the handles sorta accentuate it...awesome boho-vintagey-looking bag!!!!

h82bl82 · Sep 26th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by kmh1190

Definitely cool. Now can someone possibly explain the name to me? Was it named after now Prez Obama (who was prob a Senator when this bag was made) or is there some other meaning?
This bag reminds me of the old-school Koobas.

^good call. I had a Kooba Sienna years ago and it did have similar stitching. Even the leather was somewhat rumpled like the Lenny leather although I think Lenny is softer.

TygerKitty · Sep 26th, 2009, 04:04 PM

Wow great looking bag! Tano has such variety!

Sep 26th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#1
LuvAllBags OP Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	Hey Mama, is that Obama?? A Reveal! Okay girls...here's the Obama Mama reveal! This was an eBay score and I was unsure whether I'd like it. However, I had been drawn to the Lenny leather, and I knew I'd have to try SOMETHING in it. I'm so glad I made this bag my choice. I do not know the name of the color, but it's a beautiful rich brown. The leather is lightweight, wrinkly, and very soft. I'm so pleased! This photo shows the color pretty well.
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Sep 26th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#2
LuvAllBags OP Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	Here's a closer view. Leather close-up:
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Sep 26th, 2009, 12:32 PM	#3
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Sep 26th, 2009, 12:34 PM	#4
LuvAllBags OP Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	There is an "irregularity" in the leather on the front, as you can see. It looks like a dark spot, but it is embedded in the leather, not a topical spot. It looks worse in the close-up than it does when you view the whole bag. It does not bother me at all. It's also underneath where my arm naturally falls. It also came with a few stitches loose in the front seam vertical seam near the top. I reinforced it a bit with some matching thread and put some clear nail polish on the threads to keep them secure. Here's a side view. See how the side is gathered? There's actually a snap underneath there, and when you unsnap it, the bag is even larger! I should have taken an unsnapped view photo. So sorry - I'll add that later.
	__________________ Springtime in Paris...Spring 2010, that is!

Sep 26th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#5
LuvAllBags OP Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	View of lining: So...I'm happy! What a great deal! I owe you all a view of the bag unsnapped, as well as a modeling pic. I'll try to do those later today.
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Sep 26th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#6
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,463	Congats on your new Tano! So glad to hear that you're so happy with it!
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Sep 26th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#7
Celts20 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 754	Pretty!!! I love the shape of it and the Lenny leather. The color looks like Tobacco, same as my Debbie Metal. Joan

Sep 26th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#8
tano expert luv2shop!!! Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,354	its tobacco. Cool bag!
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Sep 26th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#9
kmh1190 Purse crazed Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California/Central Valley Posts: 4,127	Definitely cool. Now can someone possibly explain the name to me? Was it named after now Prez Obama (who was prob a Senator when this bag was made) or is there some other meaning? This bag reminds me of the old-school Koobas.
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Sep 26th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#10
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Sep 26th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#11
LuvAllBags OP Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	Thanks for the color name Joan and TE! Tobacco describes it perfectly. No idea on the name...hope TE comes back to weigh in. I bet it was named when he was a rising star in the senate.
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Sep 26th, 2009, 01:48 PM	#12
h82bl82 Cindy Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 4,574	Way cool! Can't wait for modeling pics.
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Sep 26th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#13
pgtea ^____^ Joined: Jan 2009 Location: icky city Posts: 819	wowie!! i totally wouldn't mind the spot at all-- or even if there were more that came along from use the leather looks rugged and the stitching on the handles sorta accentuate it...awesome boho-vintagey-looking bag!!!!
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Sep 26th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#15
TygerKitty ~~ addicted ~~ Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 12,232	Wow great looking bag! Tano has such variety!
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