This Tweed & Cork Mini Saddle Bag has found its forever home. We wanted to park it in the gallery though so you could see some other design options available for custom orders.
Stride in style with this mini saddle bag on your shoulder! Luxurious hand-woven Harris Tweed and Cork Fabric in gorgeous greeny blues and teal take centre stage on this bag. The strap accent details on the front flap and side gussets emphasize the bag's beautiful curves.
The press-lock closure will keep the contents secure and the fun Tula Pink “Owl” print cotton lining continues the colour story. There's also an interior zipper pocket and a key fob. The adjustable shoulder strap is made out of Cork Fabric.
This mini saddle bag is handmade and not meant for heavy loads.
Details:
Fabrics: 100% Harris Tweed and Cork Fabric on the exterior, 100% cotton lining as well as various interfacings and stabilizers for structure.
Disclaimer: despite our efforts, the pictures show the bag as more blue but in reality it's more teal than blue.
Approx. 7.5" tall, 9.5" wide, 3.25" deep at the base of the bag.
Pattern by: Emmaline Bags
This handmade artisan handbag is an original handcrafted just.a.tad accessories, one-of-a-kind design sold by Gems from Paradise Inc. A percentage of the profits from this sale will be donated to the Red Door Shelter.
Care:
Spot clean only – do not put in washing machine or dryer. CAUTION: If you choose to use an iron to remove any creases from the cotton lining, be very careful to not touch the cork as heat will damage it.
Information about Harris Tweed:
"100% pure virgin wool, dyed, spun and finished in the Outer Hebrides and woven by hand by the Islanders in their homes on the Islands of Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra."
Information about Cork Fabric:
The cork fabric is imported from Portugal and is “Touch Pro quality” cork fabric. Per the manufacturer: it is ecofriendly, sustainable, animal friendly, and PETA approved. Vegetable-based dyes and fair labour laws are used in making this unique fabric. It is real cork fused to a soft fabric backing. The cork fabric has been treated with UV and abrasion protectants as well as Scotch Guard. It can be wiped clean with a soft cloth and a weak soapy solution.
Important Notes about Cork Fabric:
- Because of the nature of cork, coming from a natural wood source, the surface is pitted with small holes and cracks. This is part of the appearance and natural quality.
- When folded, cork can sometimes have small superficial cracks that do not go through the fabric backing and do not affect the structural integrity of the project.
- Dark and bright colored dyes can sometimes rub or wear off on sharp corners, such as boxed corners at the bottom of bags or folded edges of straps.
- You cannot iron cork as the heat will damage the glues used in making the cork fabric
To maintain shape when not in use, stuff the bag with tissue paper. Expect normal wear and tear with use.
