Le Camélée | Terre Humaine Capsule Collection

Developed over the years, it has become Faméthic's flagship model thanks to its balance of comfort, security, and ease of use.

Designed for everyday life

• Large storage capacity in a compact format.
• Flat back for comfortable carrying.
• Wide opening for easy access to the bag's contents.
• Drawstring closure to reduce the risk of opening unintentionally.
  
• Removable and washable organic cotton drawstring.
  
• External slip pocket
• Removable internal key holder
  
• Dimensions: 22 cm wide, 30 cm high, 17 cm deep
• Weight: approximately 0.750 kg

Materials

The Camélée Terre Humaine is made from full-grain calfskin selected for its aesthetic qualities, strength, and ability to evolve over time.

The body of the bag is made from full-grain grained calfskin with a nubuck finish. Soft to the touch, it has a slightly velvety appearance and naturally develops fine lighter marbling called "repousse", characteristic of high-quality oiled leathers. This leather is made by the Haas tannery in Alsace from hides from its overstocks, as part of an approach to valorizing already produced materials. It is a leather that is dyed through and mineral-tanned.

The base of the bag is made from firmer leather to ensure it holds its shape over time.

For models with a licorice-colored base, I use full-grain calfskin from the Roux tannery in France. This leather, dyed through, receives a light pigmentation that enhances its resistance to daily use while preserving the natural beauty of the material.

For models with a cognac or wine-red base, I have selected full-grain calfskin from the Virgilio tannery in Tuscany. This leather is vegetable-tanned using an environmentally friendly process. Its pure aniline finish reveals the full richness of the leather and encourages the development of a deep patina over the years. It is nourished using a traditional grease recipe used by the tannery to preserve its suppleness and character.

The closure system consists of an organic cotton drawstring made in France. Robust and comfortable to use, it can be easily removed to be washed or replaced if necessary.

Like all natural materials, leather evolves over time. Friction, light, and daily use gradually contribute to the creation of a unique patina that tells the story of each bag.

To learn more about the different leathers used in the workshop, the types of tanning, or the natural evolution of the material over time, you can also visit the page dedicated to our leathers. 

How pre-orders work

Pre-orders for the Terre Humaine capsule collection are open from June 13 to July 30.

Bags pre-ordered during this period will be handmade in the workshop starting from the close of pre-orders.

The first deliveries are planned to start in September 2026.

This organization allows us to produce the most appropriate quantities possible while preserving artisanal, handmade production.

To understand more about how made-to-order production works at Faméthic, you can visit the dedicated page.

Payment can be made:

• in one installment
• in two interest-free installments
• in three interest-free installments

With payment in three installments, the final payment is due approximately at the time of delivery of the bag.

Handmade in my workshop

Each Camélée is handmade in my workshop.

The seams are made using the saddle stitch, a traditional hand-sewing technique using two needles. This method is known for its strength and repairability.

The bag is made in small batches from full-grain leather selected for its quality and its ability to develop a patina over time.

The Camélée is a model that has evolved over the years thanks to user feedback and adjustments made in the workshop.

Removing and reattaching the drawstring  

Care

The leathers in the Terre Humaine collection are oiled leathers with a natural finish, designed to develop a patina with use. Already nourished through and through during tanning, they will gradually become glossier and develop a protective patina through friction, handling, and care.

The first 4 to 6 months are essential for the formation of this patina. During this period, the new leather is still very absorbent and requires more care. Over time, its surface will naturally become more resistant and easier to live with.

During the first 4 to 6 months

We recommend performing care approximately once a month with the care balm provided with your creation.

Use a very small amount of product. Distribute it carefully on a soft cloth so that it is evenly impregnated: there should be practically no visible material left on the cloth. It should only be very lightly moistened with grease.

Then pass the cloth over the leather touching it gently and evenly, without trying to push a large amount of product in.

Since the leather is already nourished through and through, it does not need to be heavily greased. On the contrary, when it is new, its surface is particularly absorbent: it is therefore important to start with very little product. As the patina develops, the leather will absorb less quickly and care will become easier.

The balm thus supports the natural work of tanning. Friction on clothing will gradually polish the surface of the leather; handling and contact with hands also help to nourish it. Little by little, these different elements combine to form a more harmonious and protective patina.

A few precautions at the beginning

During this initial period, be particularly attentive to your creation.

Avoid handling it with wet, greasy hands, or hands that have just been creamed, as well as any contact with food or other greasy materials. Until its protective patina is established, the leather is still very absorbent: stains can penetrate quickly and remain visible for a while, until the leather works and its patina becomes uniform.

Nubuck leather may also show small traces of surface abrasion. They are generally superficial: a simple pass of the finger is usually enough to soften or make them disappear.

And in the rain?

This leather can withstand a few drops, light moisture, or very fine rain. A brief contact with water does not mean that your creation will be stained or damaged.

However, during the first few months, we advise you to avoid deliberately exposing it to the rain as much as possible. The newer the leather, the more quickly it absorbs what comes into contact with its surface. As the patina develops, water will gradually be less likely to penetrate the leather.

If your creation gets slightly wet in the rain, simply let it dry naturally, without doing anything further and without placing it near a heat source.

Even once the patina is established, a leather bag is obviously not intended to be soaked: a reasonable amount of rain and prolonged exposure to water are two very different things.

And in the sun?

Like all natural leathers, these leathers also react to the sun and their color will evolve over time.

During the first few months, avoid strong and prolonged exposure so that the patina can form gradually and harmoniously.

Once the leather has developed a patina, it can naturally accompany you much more freely outdoors. However, it is still preferable not to leave a leather creation permanently in direct sunlight or exposed to very high heat: leather is not meant to "cook" in the sun.

Should the leather be waterproofed?

Waterproofing is not essential.

The patina that gradually builds up itself constitutes a protection and allows the leather to better withstand moisture over time.

If you still wish to waterproof your creation, be sure to choose a product without grease. The leather is already nourished through and through and also receives its care balm: there is no need to multiply the application of grease.

In case of a stain or dirt

A piece of natural crepe is provided with your creation.

If a material has settled on or become embedded in the leather, use the crepe delicately like an eraser, to remove what can be removed.

If the leather, especially when it is still new, has already absorbed a stain—particularly a greasy material—do not try to make it disappear by adding water or a large amount of product. The crepe can help remove the surface material, but a stain absorbed into the leather will not necessarily disappear immediately.

After using the crepe, you can perform light care with the balm, always in a very small amount and evenly. The goal is not to abruptly mask the stain, but to gradually guide the leather toward a more harmonious patina: the edges of the mark will soften, the color differences will become less pronounced, and the leather itself will evolve and darken slightly over time.

There may therefore be, at the beginning of your creation's life, a period during which certain stains remain visible and the patina still appears irregular. Do not try to multiply interventions to make them disappear. Simply continue to care for your leather gently and give it time.

As it evolves, these stains will blend into its patina and some will eventually disappear.

Once the patina is established

After approximately 4 to 6 months, depending on how often you use your creation, the patina will begin to fully fulfill its protective role.

The leather will then be less absorbent and much easier to live with. You will be able to use your creation in more varied circumstances, take it outdoors or into nature more often, and be less concerned about small everyday stains or light rain.

Care can then be spaced out. We recommend nourishing the leather approximately twice a year, ideally during the change of seasons:

• in spring, before the strong sun exposure of summer;
• in autumn, before the return of rain and moisture.

Over the years, it remains important to continue nourishing your leather. A material that dries out deeply gradually loses its suppleness: regular care helps preserve the leather fibers and contributes to its longevity.

The golden rule: gentleness and regularity

To care for your creation, always work gently and evenly. It is better to use very little product and renew the care when necessary than to try to quickly transform the appearance of the leather.

The leathers of Terre Humaine were chosen precisely for their ability to evolve. Their tanning gradually expresses its qualities with use: the grease present in the leather's body, the care balm, friction, handling, light, and simply time all work together to form their patina.

Your creation is therefore not intended to remain as it was the day it left the workshop. Its surface will become glossier, its color may evolve slightly, some marks will appear and then fade. It is this evolution that will gradually give the leather its character and make your creation a truly unique piece.

And what about the drawstring?

The cotton drawstring can be machine-washed with its leather ends. Preferably place it in a laundry bag to limit the abrasion of the cotton. As the leather ends may bleed slightly, avoid washing them with light-colored textiles.

Then let the drawstring dry naturally, away from direct sunlight. Once dry, lightly nourish the leather ends with the care balm.