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Artisan Bag - Black Cat with Books and Mugs

Name: Artisan Bag - Black Cat with Books and Mugs
Brand: Bellthorne
Availability: InStock

£80.95 £0.00 Save 100%

Lovingly Handmade — hand-quilted, never factory-made

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Size (15 in x 14 in)

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(17 in x 16 in)

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Cats, good books, and a warm cup — your three favourite things, in one bag.

A cozy black cat curled up among stacks of books and steaming mugs: this is the bag for the reader who measures a perfect day in chapters and refills. It feels like your favourite reading nook, ready to go wherever you do.

Whether it becomes your everyday companion for errands, the library, and farmers’-market mornings — or a heartfelt gift for the animal-loving, book-loving woman in your life — this bag carries more than your essentials. It carries a little piece of who you are.

Why you’ll love it

📚 A cozy black-cat-with-books-and-mugs design made for booklovers
🧵 Beautifully padded fabric with an elegant wave-stitch pattern
🛍️ Roomy & practical — with a handy interior pocket
🎁 A heartfelt gift she’ll reach for every single day

Product details

Dimensions: 15″×14″ – 17″×16″
Thickness: 5.5″
Construction: single-layer quilted bag with a handy interior pocket
Material: soft, breathable & durable polyester
Easy care: machine wash cold on gentle, air dry, avoid bleach

Thoughtfully made and lovingly designed for women who adore the little things. If it isn’t love at first sight, our friendly support team is always here to help — your happiness means everything to us. ❤️

This isn’t mass-produced. Every piece is hand-quilted in small batches, with care poured into every stitch. Each bag has its own little details and character — something made to feel special, not like just another bag off the shelf. Beautiful, timeless, and made to be loved for years.

Width × height, measured flat.

S — Small — 15″ × 14″ (38 × 35.5 cm)
L — Large — 17″ × 16″ (43 × 40.5 cm)

Every order is carefully packed and tracked worldwide. You'll get a tracking link by email as soon as your Bellthorne bag is on its way.

Your bag is free — you only pay a small flat shipping fee at checkout. However many bags you choose, they travel together in one box, so the more you claim the more you save. If anything isn't right, our 30-day happiness guarantee has you covered with an easy, no-fuss return.

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70,000+ Happy Customers Love Their Bags

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Patricia M. , Harrogate

Honestly prettier in person than I expected. It’s roomy without feeling bulky and I’ve already had two women ask me where I got it.

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Carolyn B. , Leeds

Such a cheerful little bag. I took it out shopping the day after it arrived and got a compliment before I’d even made it into the store.

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Deborah R. , Chester

The quilting feels lovely and the colours are even nicer in person. I’ve been carrying mine everywhere since it arrived.

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Linda C. , York

I picked this one because the design made me smile. Plenty of room for my everyday things and it feels nice and sturdy too.

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Brenda S. , London

I wasn’t sure what to expect for a free bag, but I’m genuinely impressed. The stitching is neat, the fabric feels good and it holds far more than I thought.

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Carol M. , Manchester

I fell in love with the colors on this one. It’s even prettier in person and the quilted detail is beautiful. I’ve already had two women ask me where I got it!

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Made to Be Loved, Not Left Behind

There's something special about a bag that feels like it was made just for you — the colours, the stitching, the little details that make you smile every time you pick it up. After so many years with Bellthorne, I've decided it's finally time for me to retire. I couldn't bear to see the remaining bags simply left behind. I'd much rather see each one carried, used and loved. That's why every remaining bag is now free. You only pay shipping.

— Eleanor ❤️

About Eleanor

Bellthorne became so much more than I ever imagined. What started with a love for beautiful, character-filled bags grew into a collection that found its way into the lives of women far beyond what I ever expected.

After all these years, it's finally time for me to slow down.

I've decided it's time to retire and spend more of my days with my family and grandchildren instead of keeping up with the demands of running Bellthorne.

But there was one thing I couldn't bring myself to do: leave the remaining bags sitting on shelves after I'm gone. I'd much rather see them carried, gifted, and loved by women who find a design that feels like it was meant for them.

That's why every remaining bag is now free — you only pay shipping. Once they're gone, they're gone.

Thank you for being part of this final chapter. ❤️

— Eleanor Founder of Bellthorne

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