Clark Ancient Tartan Bag – Handknitted Panel & Beaded Handles

A One-of-a-Kind Piece of Scottish Heritage, Sewn in Queensland

Imagine carrying a bag with a story - one that began in the Scottish Highlands, travelled to a Queensland thrift shop, and was lovingly transformed into something entirely new. This handmade bag is crafted from genuine woolen kilt fabric milled in Scotland, woven in the tartan of the Clark Ancient. A true collector's piece for those who appreciate heritage textiles and carrying a conversation starter!

What Makes This Bag Special

• Fabric sourced from a local kilt maker's donation - no two bags are alike
• Handknitted textural panel in toning blue and white yarn adds dimension and warmth
• Striking beaded handles: navy and white wooden beads threaded on a nickel horseshoe frame - worn in hand, on the elbow, or snug over the shoulder
• Fully lined in black cotton drill for a polished, durable finish
• Internal pocket in matching tartan fabric 
• Magnetic clasp closure keeps your essentials secure
• Treated with non-toxic fabric protector

Dimensions

• Bag: 30 cm wide × 21 cm high × 5 cm deep
• Handles: Horseshoe shape — 11 cm across × 12 cm drop

Designed and sewn in Queensland, Australia. One of a kind.

Dispatched from Redcliffe, Queensland

Within Australia flat rate shipping of $10 and free shipping over $90

International shipping flate rate of $30 AUD

Returns and exchanges accepted within 10 business days of you receiving your item.

Please note that I typically post your parcel within 2 business days and will notify you if otherwise.

All Lyssy May fabric designs have been treated with a fabric protector prior to your purchase.

Fabric bags are fabulously lightweight and as a popular accessory there may be a time to give your design a freshen up. Many of our customers have been using their Lyssy May bag for years!

• Any small marks that your bag may receive can be spot removed with a damp cloth. I have found the most effective method is to use an alcohol wipe, such as a baby wipe.
  
• A separate cool hand wash in a mild detergent is all your bag needs to spring back into action.
  
• Lie flat in the shade to dry.
  
• Avoiding any embellishments, a warm iron is best to keep the design in shape. 
  
• If you are unsure about any of the care instructions, please email me with any of your questions and I'll more than happy to help.

After spending time choosing how the fabric will best suit a style (sometimes this can take quite a few hours of contemplation!) the Lyssy May handmade creation process kicks in -

• choose a pattern from my paper pattern library
• carefully cut out the fabric, linings, pockets, handles and interlining
• press all of the above pieces ready with their seams etc ready to sew
• match the sewing threads, wind the bobbins
• thread my machine and start with sewing on my Lyssy May label
• many trips between the machine and the iron during the making process
• add fasteners and top stitch bag
• press bag into shape
• treat with fabric protector and dry in the shade
• photograph, write a description and add it to the website for you to browse and after many hours of time, effort and love being woven into a design....voila here were are!

Please note that pattern placement will vary according to the way in which the fabric has been hand cut and may be slightly different to the image shown.