This bag is unique. The colour comes from only natural dyes and I only dye enough fabric for one bag at a time.
To make the fabric I first dyed silk noil and cotton with cochineal. Then I gathered leaves from my garden and nearby lane which were wrapped tightly in the fabric and steamed for several hours. The leaf prints come from the tannin in the leaves.
The outer fabric for the bag is silk noil and the lining and strap retailer are cotton. The bag is stiffened with interfacing and the flap contains wadding. To add extra texture and embellishment I have added hand embroidery on the bag flap. My initials are discreetly embroidered inside the flap. The closure is velcro for quick and easy access.
The strap on this bag measures 48 inches or 122 cm. I am 5 feet 7 inches and it fits comfortably over my hip bone but I recommend that you measure yourself to see if it is suitable for you. If you are extra tall or petite I am happy to make a bag to your specifications but the print will be different.
It can be laundered with ph neutral soap ( washing up liquid is good) and by hand. Leave to dry naturally.
size
width 11 inches 28 cm
height 9 inches 23 cm
depth 3.5 inches 9 cm
Product code: Pink, silk noil retailer bag with embroidery