>>> Can you please guide me on how I can restore this purse to at least usable condition.
Start with Cleaning and Conditioning and evaluate from there is my recommendation.
Phase-1 - Cleaning
1.1 Accumulated-Soiling Removal - by Prep-4.4 > Clean-3.8 > Rinse-3.0 system.
1.2 Dye-Transfer Removal - by CleanDye-7.9 > Acidifier-2.0 system.
1.3 Body Oil-Grease-Sweat Removal - by Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0 > Hydrator-3.3 system.
Phase-2 - Conditioning
2.1 Leather Stiffness Hydration - by Hydrator-3.3 system
2.2 Leather Suppleness Rejuvenation - by Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 > Hydrator-3.3 system.
Phase-3 - Repairs
3.1 Repair - with Bond-3D
Phase-4 - Color Refinishing
4.1 Re-dyeing - with Aniline-76 > AnilineTop-76 > Protector-B/B+
>>> What kit should I get and any other tips would be greatly appreciated.
See this Leather Doctor Kit-A3 - Aniline Leather Care Kit
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/kit-a3-aniline-leather-care-kit/
Mentioned products may be individually added example:
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/cleandye-7-9-1/
Scroll down the Categories column and you should find other mentioned products as well.
Further questions are welcome.
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Roger Koh
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