Which Hermès bag was originally created for carrying riding boots and a saddle?

The Hermès bag originally created for carrying riding boots and a saddle was the Haut à courroies.

Its name is French for “high with straps,” describing the tall construction and long straps that made the bag useful for equestrian equipment. The design is closely tied to Hermès’s earliest business as a maker of saddlery and harnesses.

The Haut à courroies later influenced the proportions and upright form of other Hermès travel and handbag designs. It is generally considered one of the company’s oldest bag models and remains part of the house’s equestrian vocabulary.

It is easy to mistake the model for the Birkin because both can have tall, structured shapes and prominent handles. The key distinction is historical: the Haut à courroies began as an equipment carrier, while the Birkin was introduced as a modern everyday handbag.