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I became a big fan of Ghurka with their classic canvas and leather briefcase with the two outside pockets and shoulder strap. I bought it in 1982 and still have it today. Later my wife bought me a beautiful chestnut colored all leather carry-on in 2003. It is well-made, looks great and I like the style. Unfortunately, there have been less than positive changes at Ghurka, including many "made in China" products that do not match the materials or quality of the originals.
I have a friend who is considering launching a canvas and leather luggage, briefcase line and in addition to talking about Filson, Jack Spade, etc., we talked a lot about what we liked and disliked about Ghurka. I thought I would get some feedback here since I know there are some long time fans of Ghurka products on SF.
What do you like best about your Ghurka products? What dodn't you like? What would you like to see in a new line of high quality canvas and leather luggage/bags?
I really liked:
-Overall quality of leather and fabric twill
-The leather tab closures with brass stud closures look
-practical, retro, traditional Anglo-look
-casual but tailored look
-it didn't look like regular luggage, it was special
Didn't like:
-The khaki cotton twill would get dirty
-The all leather pieces are very heavy
-The made in China line
-The line that was black canvas and leather
Any suggestions for a a new company making high quality canvas and leather bags, cases and luggage?
I'm thinking that a darker color would be more practical
More computer bags
A gym bag
great hardware is important
Subtle logos,names
What do you think??
I have a friend who is considering launching a canvas and leather luggage, briefcase line and in addition to talking about Filson, Jack Spade, etc., we talked a lot about what we liked and disliked about Ghurka. I thought I would get some feedback here since I know there are some long time fans of Ghurka products on SF.
What do you like best about your Ghurka products? What dodn't you like? What would you like to see in a new line of high quality canvas and leather luggage/bags?
I really liked:
-Overall quality of leather and fabric twill
-The leather tab closures with brass stud closures look
-practical, retro, traditional Anglo-look
-casual but tailored look
-it didn't look like regular luggage, it was special
Didn't like:
-The khaki cotton twill would get dirty
-The all leather pieces are very heavy
-The made in China line
-The line that was black canvas and leather
Any suggestions for a a new company making high quality canvas and leather bags, cases and luggage?
I'm thinking that a darker color would be more practical
More computer bags
A gym bag
great hardware is important
Subtle logos,names
What do you think??