This is my third Chala bag, I now have a few in various sizes and I love each and every one of them. This is the first one I wanted and had on my wish list but ironically was the last one I purchased. It is even more beautiful in person, and larger than it appears in the product photo. It has several pockets (outer) an is just so nicely made and adorable. I just love that darn Raccoon! I highly recommend any and all Chala bags. The quality is outstanding even though they are not real leather, which is fine with me, since no animals were harmed in the creation of this tote. The company and creators are headquartered in California, and the product is well made in China. I first saw these in a boutique shop in a small, touristy town in Central California a few years ago, and finally purchased THREE this past month or two. Amazon has the best prices I have seen compared to what I have seen in stores. This is one product that is well worth the price. LOVE!
ps: I prefer the grainy textured bags compared to the smoother options, but get whatever size and animal/character that speaks to you :)They are all quite lovely (I have seen them all in person at a trade show). VERY popular and coveted. Jeez, I should see if they are hiring! Can you say "fanatic?" LOL.