The Gibecière bag, the story of a great classic
Whether made of canvas or leather, the gibecière bag has its origins in the world of hunting and its history goes back a long way. In particular, it was used to carry small game. Over the years, the term "gibecière" was extended to other types of bags worn over the shoulder by various professions, such as delivery boys, "recipe boys" and schoolchildren. This satchel bag has evolved with lifestyles while retaining its two essential features: an adjustable shoulder strap and a central flap for quick access to its contents. These functional elements and stylistic codes remain intact despite its adaptation to the changing needs of society. The Gibecière bag embodies today's outdoor and rural heritage. It is also a reminder of its origins as one of the first saddlebags in history.
Bleu de Chauffe has reinvented this great classic with this small bag steeped in history, giving it a new, more feminine and urban life.
A harmony of materials.
Originally offered entirely in vegetable-tanned leather, Diane gibecière has been reinvented without losing any of its functionality or unique character. To add a touch of lightness and elegance, our iconic handbag is now available in canvas, sublimated by vegetable-tanned leather sides and edging.
Its sturdiness and design make it an ideal everyday companion: its compartment and small cotton pouch keep your essentials (keys, phone, wallet, etc.) close at hand.
French & handcrafted
Each Gibecière is made from A to Z by the same leather craftsman in our unique Aveyron workshop (in Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon).
Discover the manufacturing process with Morgane, artisan Bleu de Chauffe.
British Millerain cotton canvas chosen for Gibecière Diane
La Gibecière Diane is equipped this season with a GOTS certified, 14 OZ Lick Wax, organic cotton canvas made by British Millerain. This choice embodies excellence and authenticity. Rigorously selected for its exceptional performance, it combines tradition and innovation. With a weight of 500 g/m2 and an ultra-tight weave, this fabric offers unrivaled abrasion resistance and traction, making it the undisputed benchmark for leather goods and luggage.
Each fiber is meticulously woven to give our Gibecière bag a unique personality. The natural beeswax finish is meticulously applied to the canvas, providing a soft, non-greasy feel while offering reliable protection from the elements and the vagaries of urban life.
Established in the UK at the end of the 19th century, British Millerain is a renowned manufacturer of traditional, highly resistant waterproof canvas, a guarantee of quality and durability. Its ancestral know-how is used in a wide range of fields, from military activities to outdoor adventures.
Vegetable-tanned leather for every detail
We've made no concessions when it comes to upholstery, opting for full-grain leather tanned without harmful substances such as chromium or aluminum. Vegetable tanning is natural, using tannins derived from organic substances such as mimosa, chestnut or acacia. Vegetable tanning makes the leather firmer and stronger, and the pigmentation in the leather provides more intense, natural colors, as well as greater durability and patina over time.
Available in other colors
