Meet Santa Maria – a striking hand-crocheted bag crafted from recycled banana yarn, blended with natural raffia to create a one-of-a-kind fluffy, bobbled texture. Soft cream tones are splashed with vibrant rainbow colours for a lively yet sophisticated look. Using banana yarn was a new venture for me and while tough to work with, it gives a fantastic texture, feel and appearance.

This rectangular bag closes with a secure top zip and raffia detail.

It’s beautifully tactile – looking soft and fluffy but with a delightfully bobbled firm feel to touch. Inside, a luxurious embroidered oriental satin lining holds a small zipped pocket for cards or keys.

Santa Maria can be styled as a chic clutch or worn on the shoulder or cross-body. The smart gold chain strap gives a sophisticated look for day or evening. If you want a leather strap as an alternative, I can provide that either in addition to the gold strap or to replace to gold chain strap.

A little larger than most evening bags, it comfortably fits a small umbrella along with your essentials.

A joyful, sustainable statement piece that’s perfect for adding colour and texture to any outfit.

Why You’ll Love It / Highlights

• Hand-crocheted from recycled banana yarn & raffia – sustainable and unique

• Cream base with splashes of rainbow colour – lively yet elegant

• Detachable strap - gold sophistication

• Soft but structured bobbled texture – tactile and eye-catching

• Luxurious embroidered satin lining with zipped pocket

• Spacious for an evening bag – fits a mini umbrella plus essentials

• Works as clutch, shoulder or cross-body bag

Dimensions: 20cm high x 26cm long

Gold strap 120cm

Inner pocket 10cm x 8cm

Whilst designed and handmade in Scotland, I called it Santa Maria as a reference to our January holiday in Cape Verde, with the women carrying baskets of bananas on their heads and all the vibrant splashes of colour.