Hermès Birkin 30 Marron Fonce Box Calf & Jumping Canvas Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin 30 Marron Fonce Box Calf & Jumping Canvas Palladium Hardware

This rare limited edition Birkin 30 features the "Jumping" canvas, a distinctive wool-blend textile originally developed for Hermès' equestrian equipment. The body showcases a vibrant, geometric sporting pattern that recalls the rails of show jumping courses, rendered in a colorful palette that contrasts sharply against the dark trim. The structural elements—flap, handles, and sangles—are crafted from Marron Fonce Box Calf, a heritage leather known for its smooth, glossy finish and rigid temper that holds the bag's shape beautifully over time.

While the Jumping canvas was more commonly applied to the taller Haut à Courroies (HAC) travel bags in the early 2000s, finding it on a 30cm Birkin is exceptionally uncommon. This size transforms the sporting aesthetic into a wearable daily handbag. Accented with cool Palladium hardware, the dark brown leather and multicolored wool create a "Town and Country" aesthetic that is both casual and deeply sophisticated.

Condition: 2 – Excellent
Model: Birkin 30 Limited Edition
Color: Marron Fonce (Dark Brown) & Multicolor
Material: Box Calf & Wool Jumping Canvas
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 30 × 22 × 16 cm | 12" W × 9" H × 6.25" D

JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
The "Jumping" canvas series represents a specific era of textile experimentation at Hermès in the early 2000s. Unlike the standard Toile H, which is cotton-based, the Jumping canvas incorporates wool, giving it a fuzzy, tactile warmth similar to a horse blanket. A 30cm Birkin in this configuration is a "Unicorn" for collectors of non-leather novelty bags.

JaneFinds Market Insight:
Textile-bodied Birkins are currently experiencing a renaissance as collectors seek out lightweight, vintage alternatives to heavy leather bags. The Jumping canvas is far rarer than standard Toile or Crinoline. Because these bags were produced in such limited numbers, they rarely come to market, making price discovery difficult but generally trending upward for excellent condition examples.

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