Perfect for travel

These two bags are have gone to good homes. The dances have just returned from the British Isles, wined, dined, toured and shopped. The beautiful spring bag is all set for the racing season.

Similar bags can be made to order. Just email us.

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Floral and paisley - out and about bag

This bag is one of my favourites. I love the way the print seems to lift off the textured and pale green fabric.This is a go anywhere bag, day or night.
Functional and fabulous!

Item 116 $85

Autumn leaves revisited.

Patterned background gives this bag a quite striking appearance. Black trimmings and stitchery create understated class. This is a go anywhere, always look good bag.

Item 120

Retro - shall we dine?

Note the beautiful bird button on a palm watching our couple in their elegant attire while white textured fabric creates the perfect backdrop. Lined in classic black this bag is a standout.

Item 115 Sold

Spring carnival time.

You'll be all set for the Spring Carnival this year with this stunning bag featuring a hand made button which compliments the fresh colours of the mandala. Lined in pale persimmon this bag is eye catchingly beautiful.

Item 107

When autumn leaves start to fall.

Les feuilles mortes - autumn leaves - simply stylish.

Item 114 Sold

Bel's Bag

Thanks so much to our beautiful friend Bel who has agreed to model this bag - a made-to-order bag just for her. We love being given a challenge, so if you have particular colours or styles of bag or cosy you like, please let us know and we'll create something special just for you.

Note the hand drawn button - we're adding more art pieces to our creations so keep your eyes open for new developments.

Similar designs are available for $85.

Stylish navy messenger bag

Item 124 This item is not available but a bag to suit your requirements can be made from $85

I made this messenger bag with a padded interior for a young man with a laptop. It has a secure zippered section and two other compartments. It can be made to suit your style from conservative to flamboyant.

Floral Mandala

The pink lining complements the beautiful floral mandala. There are two smaller Mandalas at the bottom corners. There are two pockets and a key/phone finder and is big enough for A4 papers.
Jan

Item No 118 $85

Shall we dance?

This bag very retro bag brings back the romance and elegance of a bygone era. Quality fabrics are used effectively to capture the moment. This bag is a statement in functional art - art you can use. Jan

Item No 117 - This bag is gone but a similar design can be made for you.

Blue Mandala

The Mandala on this bag is quite beautiful in blue with gold etching and contrasts with the earthy texture and tone of the cover. It's teamed with a quality floral fabric lining making it both practical and elegant. Jan

Item No 108 Sold

Sliver Eye

This Silver Eye Bird bag is richly textured in a dark brown, large weave fabric. My husband painted the bird which was printed on canvas and added to the bag. It's lined with gold satin and, as all the bags, has two compartments and an attachment to make key or mobile retrieval a breeze. Jan

Sold - but similar items are available for $85 on request

Rufous Whistler

My husband painted this Rufous Whistler which was printed to canvas.

The background fabric is rich, textured and picks up the colours in nature.

Item No 109 Sold
I'm now drawing on fabric so art can be original or a print and can be designed for you.

Each bag is a one off original by Jan.

This bag is made for rocking!

This bag was designed for a singer with an eclectic mix of styles. Lined with red satin skulls and spiders' webs befitting a girl with a fascination for arachnids, this bag fits her A4 sized music, her drink bottle and other essentials. It was designed to co-ordinate with the singer's boots. Her boots and bag are made for rocking. Jan















Item No. 122 A similar item can be made to your requirements.

Harmony

Mandalas are a balance of visual elements, symbolizing unity and harmony.

I've lined the bag with a paisley design which has a strong yin yan influence. Inside there are two pockets and a key or mobile strap for quick retrieval.
Jan

Item No. 112 - $85

Fairy Wren

This smaller bag with short handles was made with love for a friend so is not for sale. However similar bags can be made just for you.








I drew the bird with fabric pencils and made the button. Jan

Item No. 121

Simply autumn.

Each bag has two pockets and a strap for quick retrieval of your keys or mobile phone.

Jan
Sold, but similar items are available for $85

Azure kingfisher dreaming.

The swirling pattern on the front and lining show the flooded waters of recent rain.
The bird is a canvas copy of the original Azure Kingfisher painted by my husband. We see these birds in the creek near our home.

Item No. 104 - $85

Contemplation

The cross stitch butterfly was done by Olivia.

Each bag has attention to detail with linings chosen for texture and colour to enhance or blend with the front. Jan

Item No. 102 - $85

A natural affair

Thought and planning goes into the creation of each piece so that the backgrounds reflect both the colour and the meaning of the scene. Jan

Item No. 106 - Unavailable