The Mini - Camélée | Terre Humaine Capsule Collection

The Mini Camélée is a bag designed for those who love accessories that live with them.

Lightweight, supple, and mobile, it follows the body's movements rather than restricting them. Its fringes, supple volume, and modular carry give it a distinctive presence that catches the eye without ever imposing itself.

Worn as a crossbody bag or backpack, it naturally adapts to everyday outings while retaining the freedom of movement that defines its character.

For the Terre Humaine capsule collection, the Mini Camélée is available in color combinations inspired by the landscapes, materials, and cultures that make up our world.

Designed for movement

• Dual carry: backpack or adjustable crossbody bag.
• Flat back for comfortable wear.
• Lightweight and compact format.
• Supple volume that naturally follows movements.
• Mobile fringes that contribute to the model's identity.
• Removable and washable organic cotton cord made in France.
• Flat interior pocket.
• Dimensions: 16 cm wide, 26 cm high, 14 cm deep.
• Weight: approximately 0.350 kg

Materials

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

The bag is crafted from nubuck-finished grained full-grain calfskin. Supple 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 using hides from its overstock, as part of an initiative to add value to already produced materials. It is a dip-dyed, mineral-tanned leather.

The closure system consists of an organic cotton cord 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 development of a unique patina that tells the story of each bag.

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

Pre-order process

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 after pre-orders close.

The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in September 2026.

This approach makes it possible to produce the most appropriate quantities while preserving artisanal, handmade production.

To learn 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 Mini Camélée is handmade in my workshop.

The seams are made using the saddle stitch, a traditional leatherworking technique performed by hand with 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 ability to develop a patina over time.

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

Two ways to wear it, one cord 

The Mini Camélée can be worn as a backpack or crossbody bag. In both cases, the cord is adjusted using two sliding knots. You can find the cord assembly and knot-tying instructions in the video. 

Care

The leathers in the Terre Humaine collection are oiled leathers with a natural finish, designed to develop a patina with use. Already nourished throughout their thickness 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 development of this patina. During this period, the new leather is still very absorbent and requires extra care. Over time, its surface will naturally become more resistant and easier to care for.

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 to coat it evenly: there should be virtually no visible product left on the cloth. It should only be very lightly moistened with oil.

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

Since the leather is already nourished throughout its thickness, it does not need to be heavily oiled. 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 tanning process. Friction against clothing will gradually polish the leather's surface; handling and contact with hands also help 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, pay particular attention to your creation.

Avoid handling it as much as possible with wet, greasy hands or hands that have just been creamed, as well as any contact with food or other greasy substances. 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 settles and its patina becomes uniform.

Nubuck leather may also show small surface abrasions. They are generally superficial: rubbing it with your 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. Occasional contact with water does not mean that your creation will be stained or damaged.

However, during the first few months, we recommend avoiding exposing it deliberately to rain as much as possible. The newer the leather, the more quickly it absorbs whatever 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 to allow the patina to form gradually and harmoniously.

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

Should the leather be waterproofed?

Waterproofing is not essential.

The patina that develops gradually itself provides 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 greasy substances. The leather is already nourished throughout its thickness and also receives its care balm: there is no need to apply multiple layers of oil.

In case of a stain or dirt

A piece of natural crepe is provided with your creation.

If a substance has settled on or become embedded in the leather, use the crepe gently 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 substance—do not try to make it disappear by adding water or a large amount of product. The crepe can help remove the surface residue, 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, 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 uneven. Do not try to multiply treatments 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 perform its protective role.

The leather will then be less absorbent and much easier to care for. You will be able to use your creation in a wider variety of 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 at 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 a very small amount of product and renew the care when necessary than to try to quickly change the appearance of the leather.

The leathers from Terre Humaine were chosen precisely for their ability to evolve. Their tanning gradually reveals its qualities with use: the oil present in the leather's thickness, 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, and certain marks will appear and then soften. It is this evolution that will gradually give the leather its character and make your creation a truly unique piece.

And what about the cord?

The cotton cord 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 cord dry naturally, away from direct sunlight. Once dry, lightly nourish the leather ends with the care balm.