Tote bag with pocket and fold away wallet in a vintage Sanderson print by Morris

A tote bag with a pocket made from a vintage print by Morris and Co. It's hard to believe that this Golden Lily print with its acanthus leaves was designed in 1899 by John Dearle for Morris and Co. It has an enduring personality, and still looks so cool today in its palette of rust and green. I have used it to make a simple but sturdy unlined tote or shopping bag which could also be useful as a book bag. It has a small inside pocket for your keys, and folds up into its own little wallet so you can keep it in your bag, ready for that unexpected buy when you want to avoid plastic bags. This would make a great present for a fan of Morris and Co designs, for vintage Sanderson print lovers, or simply as a practical birthday present. The bag measures 32 cm across the front and is 36 cm long. It is sewn with strong French seams. There is a pair of handles each 62 cm long, and the bottom is boxed to make it a little more roomy. The bag folds up to fit inside its own matching pouch measuring 15 cm across and 18 cm long. The inside pocket is 14 cm by 14 cm edged with bright yellow binding, and is finished off with my own embroidered name tag. Please wash on a short, cool cycle, and hang up to dry on a line or clothes rack. Your bag will arrive wrapped in clean, reused packaging and sent as Royal Mail 2nd class. Inspiration: This amazing print, still so fashionable today, was first designed in 1899 a few years after William Morris died, by John Dearle for Morris and Co. Sanderson have been reproducing it as "Golden Lily" for many years. This bag is upcycled from a pair of vintage curtains made for Sanderson's and bought by me from the charity shop where I volunteer!