A natural cotton shopping bag with a hand-embroidered purple wildflower border running along the base. The warm, undyed cotton lets the cool purple embroidery come forward beautifully, while the 10 cm gusset allows the bag to stand on its own when filled.
About the embroidery
The purple wildflower border is sewn by hand on the front of the bag, with the small variations typical of handwork. The motif is gentle and feminine, especially welcome in spring and summer wardrobes.
Where to take it
A Saturday market trip, the bakery, the bookshop, a long café afternoon or a garden centre. The size comfortably holds a couple of loaves of bread, a wide-leafed bunch of herbs and a glass jar or two. Many also give it as a small gift for housewarmings or mother’s day.
Care
Wash at 30 °C with similar colours, inside out to protect the embroidery. Iron on the reverse only. Avoid tumble drying so the cotton keeps its shape.
Specifications
- Size: 30 × 38 cm without straps, 10 cm gusseted base
- Material: 100% cotton
- Weight: about 177 g
- Origin: India
- Decoration: hand-embroidered purple wildflower border
A small note on each piece
Because each bag is embroidered by hand, no two pieces are exactly alike: the placement of individual flowers, the density of the stitches and the curvature of the leaves vary slightly. This is part of the charm of a handcrafted item, and a good reason to choose one before it is gone.