Each of these handwoven cosmetic bags is a one-of-a-kind piece, made from fabric woven by Emma Baker in her Salisbury studio on a floor loom or rigid heddle loom.
 
The exterior fabric is mostly fine merino lambswool, with some cotton variations and is finished with a zip fastening and lined with repurposed cotton or linen shirt fabric, giving each bag a considered, sustainable quality you won't find on the high street.
 
Because the fabric is handwoven, no two bags are identical, and the two sides of each bag differ slightly in colour and pattern. What you're buying is a genuinely unique object made with real skill and care.
 
The Bags
Each variant is individually described below. Select your preferred option from the dropdown before adding to your basket.
 
E — 19 x 14cm. Fine merino lambswool, twill design in orange, blue, turquoise and pink.
F — 21 x 14cm. Fine merino lambswool, checked twill in a range of colours.
G — 19 x 14cm. Fine merino lambswool, checked twill in a range of colours.
H — 15 x 11cm. Fine merino lambswool, twill checked design.
I — 20 x 14cm. Fine merino wool in orange and blue.
J — 19 x 15cm. Fine cotton in purple, white and grey, twill design.
K — 15 x 15cm. Fine merino wool, twill design.
L — 15 x 16cm. White and plum cotton, overshot design.
M — 19 x 17cm. Merino lambswool in blue, yellow and mixed colours, twill design.
N — 19 x 15cm. Merino lambswool, red tartan design.
O — 20 x 16cm. Fine merino lambswool in blues with yellow and red.
P — 17 x 15cm. Merino lambswool, red tartan design.
 
A Thoughtful Small Gift
At the price point, these bags sit in a sweet spot for gifting,  affordable enough to buy without hesitation, but distinctive and personal enough to feel special. They work beautifully as a standalone gift or tucked inside a larger present. Each bag is dispatched in a gift-ready box.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
What is an overshot weave?
Overshot is a traditional weaving technique that creates a raised, patterned surface on the fabric. It is one of the more complex hand-weaving structures, producing a rich texture that catches the light differently from a plain or twill weave.
 
Are the bags washable?
Spot clean only is recommended. The merino wool exterior should not be machine washed.
 
Are these bags made in the UK?
Yes -the fabric is handwoven and each bag is sewn by Emma Baker in her studio in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
 
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Emma Baker Handwoven Textiles ships to the UK, Canada, and the USA.