The Songmont Small Shan Backpack is a leather book-clasp backpack from Shanghai, with crossover straps, a top handle and an adjustable shoulder strap.
- Vegetable-tanned Spanish calf leather with a textured, lightweight feel
- Single book clasp in vacuum-plated stainless steel, for secure yet easy entry
- Crossover straps for comfortable backpack wear
- Sturdy top handle for grab-and-go carry
- Adjustable shoulder strap, 85-102cm, for shoulder or cross-body wear
- L-shaped support structure that keeps a flexible yet defined form
- Fabric lining
- Inspired by the book satchels carried by wandering monks along the Silk Road
Size
- Width: 30cm / 11.81"
- Height: 23cm / 9.06"
- Depth: 12cm / 4.72"
- Shoulder strap length: 85-102cm / 33.46"-40.16"
- Weight: 620g / 1.37lbs
Material
Full-grain leather exterior, fabric lining, vacuum-plated stainless-steel hardware.
The vegetable-tanned Spanish calf leather keeps a textured, lightweight feel, while the L-shaped support structure holds the bag in a flexible but defined shape. The vacuum-plated stainless-steel clasp is made for strong wear resistance and stays mark-free. Keep it away from water, perfume and cosmetics, and store it upright when not in use.
How to Style the Small Shan Backpack
Wear it on both shoulders for the commute, or switch to the shoulder strap or top handle when you want a more polished carry. Onyx is a soft black and Sandal a warm tan brown, both finished with a gold-toned clasp.
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About Songmont
Songmont is a Shanghai label built around pared-back, architectural leather silhouettes, with the Gather, Song and Shan families among its best known. Its bags favour considered proportions and quiet hardware over branding, which is the throughline across every style in the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I carry the Small Shan Backpack?
Three ways: on both shoulders with the crossover straps, over one shoulder or across the body with the adjustable strap, or by the top handle.
What inspired the Songmont Shan collection?
Songmont drew on the book satchels carried by wandering monks along the Silk Road, pairing a textured leather body with vintage-style hardware.
What is the Small Shan Backpack clasp made from?
The signature book clasp is vacuum-plated stainless steel, chosen for jewellery-grade precision, strong wear resistance and a clean, mark-free finish.
Model
B25SX47201-10AS (Onyx)
B25SX47201-34CS (Sandal)