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Clara Stitched Vintage Backpack
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The Clara Backpack combines vintage charm with modern functionality. Its classic stitched design catches the eye, adding a sophisticated touch to your daily routine. Made from high-quality leather with adjustable straps, this solid-colored backpack is both stylish and practical, offering a spacious interior perfect for travel, work, or school. Designed with a focus on durability and craftsmanship, the Clara Backpack is ideal for those who value elegance and functionality together.

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A Personal Assurance from Clara's Leather: The Clara Backpack reflects our commitment to creating stylish yet practical accessories. Every detail has been carefully crafted to ensure it meets our high standards of quality and design. We hope it becomes a reliable companion in your daily adventures, combining the functionality you need with fashionable appeal.

Excellent
4.7/ 5
based on 21000 reviews
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Thandi M., Cape Town
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Sipho N., Durban
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Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
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Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
30 Days Free Returns
Part of the Mthembu family since 2010. If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, we’ll refund your money, no questions asked. Your satisfaction has been our top priority for over 15 years.