petit bay bag / passata
The Petit Bay Bag is the smaller sister of the Bay Bag. I reach for it when I'm dressed up and want to feel fancy, or the opposite, when I'm dressed down and want something to add a bit of polish. Both bags are from Pisces, a collection I made during a really low time. I'm a typical Libra, but back then I felt much more like a Pisces. My moods were like water, flowing every which way, and some days my tears were too. All I wanted was to make something, so I leaned into the craft to find some calm, and I could only draw on my melancholy. Like the Bay, it's a trapeze silhouette, the same shape as a bay, with two magnets on the flap, one bigger than the other on purpose. A little hint of joy.
Passata is the deep red of sugo cooking on the stove. It's named for the tomatoes, but the colour is what they become once they've cooked down ~ darker than the passata in the jar.
~ Australian bovine leather made in Queensland, Australia
~ Each hide is natural, so every batch is a little different, with the grain and texture of the animal it came from
~ Available in nine colours: Black Rock, Red Rock, Peppercorn, and our custom colours Mist Blue, Wheat, Matcha, Passata, Fig and Almond
~ Gold-tone hardware and zips
~ Magnetic flap closure, with one magnet bigger than the other
~ Two main compartments, a card pocket and a zip pocket
~ For your plus sized phone, keys, slim eyewear, passport, a few makeup items and a small wallet
~ Adjustable, removable crossbody or shoulder strap, from 68cm to 120cm
~ Removable short top handle
~ Made in small batches, so some pieces are ready to ship and others are made to order
~ Made by hand in our Brunswick atelier and with specialist makers in Reservoir and Ballarat
~ Comes packaged with love in an organic cotton dust bag made by the women at SisterWorks
Size: W25cm x H13cm x D7cm
Made to order ~ 4 to 6 weeks. If your colour isn’t in stock, I’ll make it for you, working through orders in the order they come in.
Ready to ship ~ 3 to 6 business days in Australia [1 to 2 with express].
Christmas ~
Made to order ~ order by Sunday 22 November.
Ready to ship ~ order by Thursday 17 December [east coast and Adelaide] or Monday 14 December [WA and NT].
Find out more.
Choose either two initials with a dot (S.A), or three initials without the dot (SEA).
Your choice will be added to the top handle of the bag.
Are you ordering this as a gift?
If your chosen gift is made to order, the lead time to make your item might miss your significant date. You can request a Gift in the Making Card to be sent, let us know in the checkout notes.
Read important leather care information here.
Your bag is made by me and my production assistant Jemma in my Brunswick atelier, with help from two Victorian makers ~ the straps are cut in Reservoir, then stitched and assembled in Ballarat. You can read more about our people here.
All simétrie goods come with complimentary repairs & a lifetime warranty. Learn more.
I love it at my first sight in the market.Then I ordened it.I got it from express so fast.Everythings is so nice.
thank you so much for your support, i am so glad you love the petit bay bag :) xxx
I absolutely love petit bay bag in mist blue! I had been eyeing it off for a while and then decided to make the decision after seeing Simone’s pop up at the design market. I was lucky enough to schedule a personal appointment and got to look at all of Simone’s gorgeous range and the craftsmanship of all her pieces. When I bought it, I thought it would be a special occasion bag but its size is so perfect to carry all my necessities and now I use it everyday! All the compartments are incredible and easy to use the middle card holder is perfect, magnetic front and zip all carry purpose for my phone, deodorant, makeup, keys, it surprises me how much it holds!! The beauty of the leather has gotten through even rainy days. I love that I can take off the long strap for when I want to wear it out for dinner or a special occasion. I love it!! Thank you so much for this beautiful handmade bag, I get compliments every time I wear it and hope if your looking to buy one… do it, the quality is something you can’t get unless your spending $$$$ you won’t regret! xx
You angel!! Thanks for leaving such a beautiful review. I'm so happy to read how much you are loving your petit bay bag ~ Simone xx
I bought a mini bag from her at the Makers and shakers market. Excellent quality and design, I’ve been using it everyday!
Thanks so much for leaving a review Nancy, I am so glad you love the Petit Bay Bag!
I adore my Petit Bay Bag! I love dressing up my everyday outfits with it, and it also works perfectly as my *going out* bag.
I love all the compartments. Nothing has fallen out and everything has a place. It looks small but can fit my wallet, lip balm, sunnies, mini sunscreen, phone and keys in it securely. It might actually be the perfect bag!
Frankly obsessed. I am a small-bag-for-erryday girlie and this is literally perfect. More than enough space with useful, easily accessible compartments in a chic, streamlined style. The finishing is exquisite and it’s obvious a lot of love has gone in to the construction. I got Mist Blue and the colour is GORGEOUS. I know I’ll be using this for years to come.
Bought as a gift for my better half, and watching her unwrap this was priceless. Beyond the fact that she absolutely adores her new bag- I have to make an extra shout out for the purchase process: Simone was in touch throughout, ensuring that everything was perfect - and was a genuinely lovely human to boot - The quality of workmanship, the passion for making a beautiful product: it all came together for an exceptional experience. If you’re reading this and are on the fence about treating yourself to something beautifully made in Melbourne that will last a lifetime, I hope this is the nudge you need. Treat yourself- you won’t regret it :)
Thank you soooo much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am so happy that your partner loved her bag! Hope you had a wonderful holiday x
From start to finish, Simone was such a pleasure to work with & I love how personal her service was. Simone's communication was amazing, my bag arrived in the time promised & it was even more beautiful than I expected. The quality is second to none & I'm so in love with my bag! The colour on the website is accurate & it looks exactly like the photos. This is my absolute favourite fashion item I own - I love taking it out & showing it off!
Alicia!! It was lovely to make this to order for you. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means so much to me that you love your petit bay bag! I hope you collect many memories and stories with her by your side! xx
OMG i love this bag, so beautifully made, perfect size for a night out. The colour i chose ( tan) goes so well with all my outfits.
i am so happy to hear this feedback Kim! i hope you love it for many years to come ❣️ ~ simone xx
I bought this bag online for my 17 yo granddaughter in the US. She was absolutely delighted with it. I was also thrilled that it was sent by courier and arrived in good time for her birthday.
I bought my petite bay beg in shell at the Big Design Market in person. Simone was super helpful and easy to work with. I was blown away at how beautiful the designs were for a handmade bag. I had a small issue with my bag and Simone was fantastic in helping me resolve it in a satisfactory way very quickly.
Thank you so much Wendy! <3
Love this mini! The blue is simply gorgeous, and the design is so elegant and unique. Great compartments, it’s clear that a lot of thought and care went into the design and making of this. My new favourite bag, matches everything in my wardrobe so effortlessly. Divine!
I am so happy with my Petit Bay Bag in Black Rock and it’s my new daily wear. It’s clear a lot of thought has gone into the design of the different compartments. I can comfortably carry my sunglasses, keys, phone, cards + a few odds and ends (lipstick, compact etc) with room to spare. It is sleek, elegant and I love that I can as easily wear it with a dressier look as I can with something paired back and casual. Beautifully considered design, artfully finished. Thank you simétrie!
P.S. the hand finished touches on the packaging were a bonus surprise!