Wild Swimmers Velvet Bags
Celebrating the joy of cold water adventures, this delightful handcrafted silk velvet glasses pouch features two applique wild swimmers enjoying an invigorating dip. Set against a beautiful combination of rich teal and soft grey velvet, their hats are brought to life with real pom poms for an extra touch of character.
A wonderful gift for wild swimming enthusiasts, sea lovers or anyone who appreciates handcrafted textile art, this unique purse captures the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.
Features
- Handmade from luxurious silk velvet
- Handcrafted applique featuring 2 wild swimmers
- Real pom poms on the swimmers’ hats
- Beautifully stitched with intricate textile details
- Lightly padded to protect glasses
- Secure top zip closure
- Matching accessories available
Materials
- Outer: 82% Viscose/18% Silk
- Lining: 51% Polyester, 49% Nylon
A bit About Lua,
Lua’s aim is to combine UK design with the traditional handicraft skills of Vietnam to provide beautiful products but at an affordable price. All of our bags, purses and our velvet scarves are handmade in small workshops in Vietnam.
Showcasing these textile and embroidery skills and encouraging their survival, provides additional employment for people in rural farming areas of Vietnam (particularly women) and, of course, provides a highly enjoyable lifestyle for our family. Most of our printed and woven scarves are sourced from external producers in China. We select designs that complement our seasonal colour palettes and themes and are increasing our unique range of in-house scarf designs.
Our inspiration – Nature and Wildlife
We have always been passionate about, and inspired by the natural world; hence many of our designs feature flora and wildlife largely of the UK.
Hedgehogs, Bees, Puffins, Owls, Oystercatchers, Penguins, Pheasants, Highland Cows, Butterflies, Nuthatch and Bluetits are just some of our huge array of handmade appliqued and printed designs.
Since 2018 we have supported the work of the UK charity, Rewilding Britain which aims to return large swathes of the UK to its natural state, encouraging the return of wildlife and tackling the extinction crisis. Many of our designs feature UK wildlife that is under threat due to loss of habitat, and the use of pesticides. A percentage of sales on key ranges are donated each season to Rewilding Britain.
Vietnamese Craftspeople
Our designs are brought to life by our talented team of artisans in Vietnam. Working mainly with another family business in Vietnam which oversees the making of all our bags and purses, we are hugely fortunate to work with highly experienced technicians and artisans, many of whom have been making Lua products for the last 19 years.
