The Rebanks Shepherd’s Bag

£90.00£95.00

Description

The Rebanks Shepherd’s Bag.

Our friend James Rebanks farms in the North of Cumbria as well as writes bestselling books. The Rebanks tweed is made from his Herdwick and Swaledale wool spun together. A small portion is dyed a dark red (the colour used by farmers on the backs of Herdwicks in the show ring) and hand woven by Sam Goates from Woven in the Bone.

These are beautiful, practical bags, inspired by the traditional shepherd’s bag, and this contemporary version is designed for comfort, practicality and simple elegance. The smart but understated design works equally well as an everyday bag or for smarter occasions. The bags are sewn locally by the excellent seamstress, Sally Cowell. They are lightweight but extremely sturdy and the flat, wide strap is very comfortable to wear across the body, leaving both hands free. There are no buckles, zips or tassels to distract from the simplicity of the design; there is just a small pocket inside for your keys, phone or other small items.

These are Forever Bags. We wanted to make a simple, tote-like bag that unlike most flimsy cotton totes and ‘bags for life’, is actually is a bag that you love and look after.

They are also cool – as Lauren Laverne has one!

Outer dimensions of the regular size bags are 40 x 40cm and the strap is approx. 107cm long. Some petite bags will be available too. These are 32cm x 32cm and the strap is approx. 100cm long. If you’re around 5″4 or under, then the petite size bag will fit more in proportion to your body.

 

James Rebanks receives 10% profit on all bags made with his Herdwick tweed. This means he is paid a good and fair price for his wool.

 

We have just one toddler Shepherd’s bag. The outer dimensions of these are 21 x 20 with an 83cm strap. For 2-3 year old mini-farmer!

 

Price incl. VAT

VAT no: 392 9305 70

 

 

 

Additional information

Size

Regular, Petite, Toddler

Colour

Grey with red fleck, Red herringbone, Plain grey, Basket

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