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A soft grey tabby cat gazes out from a felted wool bag, its wide green eyes and oversized white muzzle giving it an earnest, slightly puzzled expression. The stripes and patches are needle-felted into the face with care, so the bag feels more like a small companion than an accessory. It hangs cross-body on a plaited strap, light enough to forget you're wearing it, and just the right size for a phone, keys, a small purse and a folded tote bag.
Cute Animal Bags - Cat
Cute Animal Bags - Cat is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
What it is
A small round bag handmade in Nepal, shaped like an animal's face, with a strap for the shoulder. This one is a grey cat with green eyes, pink ears and dark stripes.
Why people choose it
- Handmade in Nepal Each face is made by hand.
- Cat Grey with dark stripes.
- A playful gift A friendly face to carry.
Care: Follow the care note on the page: some bags are hand wash only. Dry a bag flat or hanging, out of strong sun. Empty the pockets and brush off dust before you put it away.
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About this product
What you'll notice
- The face has character. The stripes are uneven, the eyes slightly asymmetrical, the pink nose stitched rather than applied, each one comes out a little different from the felting process.
- It is softer than it looks. The wool is dense but yielding, with a slight give when you press it, and the edges are hand-rolled smooth.
- The strap is plaited from cotton cord, sits comfortably across the body, and doesn't dig in even when the bag is full.
- It draws attention without announcing itself, children notice it first, then adults smile.
Felted wool from Nepal
The bag is made in Nepal from felted sheep's wool, a material with a long craft tradition in the Kathmandu Valley. The wool is carded, layered, then worked wet with soap and pressure until the fibres lock together, forming a dense fabric without seams. The cat's features, eyes, nose, stripes, the white bib, are needle-felted on afterwards, each one shaped by hand. The result is a bag that is light, naturally water-resistant, and warmer to the touch than canvas.
What it holds and how it closes
The opening is a simple zip along the top curve, wide enough to reach in without fussing. Inside is a single open compartment, no dividers, which suits a minimalist carry: phone, card holder, keys, a lip balm, perhaps a small notebook. It won't fit a tablet or a large wallet, but for a market visit, a gallery afternoon, or a dog walk where pockets are not enough, it holds what matters. The strap hangs at hip level on most adults and can be knotted shorter if needed.
Keeping it well
Felted wool resists light rain and dries quickly, but it is still wool, do not soak it or machine-wash it. Spot-clean with a damp cloth and a tiny amount of gentle soap if it picks up a mark, then blot and air-dry away from direct heat. Over time the surface may pill slightly where it rubs; a fabric shaver or a light brush keeps it tidy. Store it flat or hanging, never crushed, so the shape holds.
Where it fits in your day
This is the bag for a person who likes to travel light and doesn't mind being asked where they found it. It suits a weekend market, a short city walk, a festival where you want your hands free, or a child's birthday gift that won't end up in a drawer. The cat's expression, curious, slightly concerned, undeniably sincere, makes it difficult to take too seriously, which is part of its charm.