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Byrd & Belle Apple accessories handcrafted from felt and leather

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Etsy seller Byrd & Belle specializes in handcrafting cozy felt coverings for all of your precious Apple devices. The products in Byrd & Belle’s shop are all handcrafted from start to finish in Minneapolis with wool felt and hand-dyed leather. The thick felt will keep your laptop (or iPhone, or iPad, etc.) protected from life’s bumps, and you will look better than everyone else carrying this around instead of a plain neoprene sleeve. The leather straps on top keep your laptop from slipping out, and the leather patch at the bottom is reminiscent of a classic elbow patch. The cases and sleeves come in a few different colorways, but we like the nostalgic look of this light grey with brown the best. Yet another great option for the Apple lover who prefers natural fabrics and classic styling to the stark, futuristic look. The products take a couple weeks to ship (since they are literally handmade) and range in price from $8 to $76. The laptop case above (for a 13-inch Macbook Pro) runs for $74, and the iPhone case below is $28.

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