Our Daughter is a volunteer minister, so we got this bag to hold her Bible (bookcover included) and Bible based literature. It also holds a pen, highlighter and a notepad - all of which are included. The "leather" on the bag seems easy to keep clean, but the light pink could show soil marks, easily. It is canvas. The handles seem sturdy. This bag has been used for a couple of weeks of daily use without problem. The zipper pulls have attached metal crosses, but other than that there are no emblems, idols, symbols or brands visible.