Kidney Bag

A Quiet Touch of Elegance for Everyday Use

The Kidney Bag offers soft sophistication wrapped in rugged utility. With its warm brown leather body and gently scrolling engraved floral or striped pattern on the flap, the kidney bag blends medieval function with a graceful flourish. It’s a piece built for practical use, ideal for LARP, reenactment, or faire-going, while quietly elevating your outfit with handcrafted charm.

This belt bag follows the classic kidney-shaped silhouette, popular from the high to late medieval periods. The curved profile isn’t just aesthetic; it helps the bag sit naturally along your waist, contouring with your movement and avoiding awkward bounce or shifting. Two broad leather loops on the back allow you to attach the pouch to most belts with ease, whether you wear it over a robe, tunic, or coat.

Inside, a spacious central compartment provides room for all the essentials you’d want close at hand, whether it's a wallet, phone, small prop, or a snack for the road. Two smaller stitched-in pockets let you separate coins, keys, or delicate items, so nothing clinks or clutters. The flap closure keeps your gear tucked away, while the thickness of the leather protects from bumps, weather, and prying eyes.

The decorative panel stitched onto the lid is subtle yet distinctive. It draws the eye without stealing the show, adding a delicate contrast to the leather's strength. The design makes this bag a natural fit for characters of all kinds, nobles, scholars, peasants and commoners alike, or simply anyone who appreciates a touch of detail in their medieval gear.

Built for use, not just looks, the Kidney Bag resists rain, dirt, and the rigours of long days at outdoor events. It’s part of Epic Armoury’s Yoremade collection, a line designed to blend historical understanding with wearable comfort, making it a trustworthy choice for seasoned adventurers and first-time customers alike.

Choose Your Look

• The bag comes in two different styles to match your character:
• The Flower (Brown): This version has a pretty floral pattern on the flap. It is a great choice for healers, scholars, or nobles who want a softer look.
• The Stripes (Black): This version has a bold, lined pattern. It has a sharper look that works well for guards, scouts, or merchants.

Key Features

• Warm brown or rich black leather with stitched engraved front panel
• Spacious main pocket and two smaller inner compartments
• Attaches securely via two leather belt loops
• Inspired by high and late medieval belt pouch designs
• Durable construction for active wear at LARP or reenactment
• Part of Epic Armoury’s Yoremade historical collection

The Kidney Bag is practical, poetic, and purpose-built. It’s the kind of gear that supports your character quietly, right until someone stops to admire the detail. A reliable pouch, ready for the road.

Sneaking through the bandit’s hideout, you pause as a particular chest catches your eye. A true adventure always comes with its fair share of loot, you think, as you inspect for traps. All seems well as you start to pick the lock, wondering what sort of treasure the bandits might be hiding.

The lid opens with an awful creak--you’re sure someone will have heard it!--and as you look inside you are excited to find the entire chest full of stolen coins and gems. You don’t have much time as you scoop several handfuls into your Ready-for-Battle Purse, thanking the fact that your bag is big enough to carry so much, before you jingle toward the exit.

It’s about time something good came out of this journey!

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Ready-for-Battle Purse is a moderately sized cloth purse designed to hold coins or other personal keepsakes. The round bottomed purse is made from medium cotton and is tied shut with a cotton cord drawstring. The same drawstring is long enough that it can be tied to your belt in order to keep it close at hand.

The RFB Purse can carry a lot thanks to its 12 cm radius at full extension. Store anything that will fit inside its 23 cm length. Cloth purses are useful accessories and great for adding final touches to your character.

HISTORY

• Historically referred to and used like a “pocket” before pockets were added to clothing
• Pouches worn at the belt have been found in Swedish and English burial sites pre-dating 1000 A.D.

A hard leather case in which to keep maps, missives and missions.

The greatest adventurers document their journeys for posterity, so that one day their tales might be retold and remembered. You are still awaiting your first big adventure, but you are ready.

Your scrolls are safely stored in your Scroll Holder, and the moment something grand happens you will be able to write it down. Personally, you’re hoping for a dealing with a dragon--but just a small one. Maybe a kobold, to start.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Scroll Holder is a leather cylinder with a flip lid designed to easily carry documents. Made from top-grain leather with durable stitching around the edges, this Scroll Holder is made to keep its shape even with extensive use. It is 33 cm long and 10 cm in diameter, and can hold the following standard formats (or smaller): ISO A3, ISO B4, ISO C3, Japanese B4, any Shikoru Ban or Kiku, Legal and Letter, ANSI B or ARCH B.

Secure the Scroll Holder by pushing the lid’s overlapping leather patch through a brass knob on the holder’s body. The Scroll Holder is neutral in style and will be compatible with almost any character and world, making it a perfect addition to your costume.

HISTORY

• Scrolls are the first notable form of record keeping texts, first used in Ancient Egypt
• The term scroll comes from the Old French word, escroe

It has been an exceptionally successful day in the marketplace. Busy streets and wealthy customers have filled your Merchant Suede Bag with coins beyond brimming.

You pack up what is left of your wares as the market finally calms down, loading your cart. Perhaps you’ll purchase a duck on the way home. You’re feeling rich enough to splurge a little and fill your belly to satisfaction.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Merchant Suede Bag is a large, flat leather belt pouch. The bag is closed by securing the full-grain leather strap and brass buckle. Two 8 cm leather loops on the back allow the bag to be attached to your belt.

The bag is made from dyed split-leather and is stitched around the edges with flattened leather cord to ensure a product that will withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment. When adding the final touches to any multitude of characters, this Merchant Suede Bag is a neutral solution that will last a long time.

HISTORY

• Historically referred to and used like a “pocket” before pockets were added to clothing
• Pouches worn at the belt have been found in Swedish and English burial sites pre-dating 1000 A.D.

This item has been discontinued

A fantastic pack for holding IRL useful items, such as phones, wallets or first aid measures.

The Square Leather Bag Black is a large, finely decorated bag to be worn in the belt. It is decorated around the rims with a thin band of tough top-grain leather with patterned ticks or crosses made from flattened leather cord set at regular intervals. The band also serves the belt hanger, leaving space on the back of the box to fit a thick leather belt. Behind the bands, the box is stitched to add resistance to the leather, keeping it from deforming under extended stress. The large capacity inside is enclosed by a strong lid, locked in place with an adjustable leather cord locking around an ornamental leather bow. The box is made from vegetable-tanned, black full-grain leather. It is a decorative piece of equipment with a style that fits well with almost all Epic Armoury’s items.