{"product_id":"cute-animal-bags-cat","title":"Cute Animal Bags - Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe strap is plaited from cotton cord, sits comfortably across the body, and doesn't dig in even when the bag is full.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt draws attention without announcing itself, children notice it first, then adults smile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFelted wool from Nepal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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, seamless fabric. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds and how it closes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKeeping it well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits in your day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA gift with warmth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes a thoughtful present for a friend who collects quirky, well-made things, or for someone who appreciates craft over branding. The handmade irregularities, the fact that no two faces are quite identical, tend to make it a kept object rather than a passing novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold a phone and a small wallet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, comfortably. A standard phone, a card holder or coin purse, keys and a small handful of other bits fit without stretching the bag. A full-size purse or anything bulky will be too much.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap adjustable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe strap is fixed-length plaited cord, but it can be knotted shorter if you prefer it to sit higher. It hangs at hip level on most adults as it comes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it if it gets dirty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpot-clean with a damp cloth and a touch of mild soap, then blot and air-dry. Do not submerge or machine-wash, felted wool shrinks and distorts when soaked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54033611751738,"sku":"FHBag-14","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/cute-animal-bags-cat-cover.png?v=1788934140","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/cute-animal-bags-cat","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}