After much scrutiny, I concluded that this bag was technically, most likely, made from leather, but it really looked and felt like plastic or leather-like vinal fabric.  I liked the color and style of the bag, and it seemed well-enough made in the brief time I had it, but it just looked so cheap - like a shiny plastic toy accessory. It felt like the leather was a thin veneer that could easily just tear off.  After returning the bag, the amount spent was pretty much a loss, but that was the gamble!