These crossbody bags are great for vacations, day trips, or whenever you just want the cell phone and small wallet. The straps are metal with the strip of black intertwined in the chain. They are only 6 x 8 inches and have an inside pocket that is the length of the bag. Inside is a sturdy snap to close the whole bag. The skull is surrounded by metal decorations. These can be shipped in an envelope for less postage.