Hot off the Workbench | New Handmade Scottish Bags & Accessories by Julia Cunningham
Something new is always happening in my studio at the bottom of the garden. Here's a look at what's just arrived, what I've been making, and what's coming next. Bookmark this page and check back often — things don't hang around for long
Every Order Comes with a Little Handmade Surprise
Every order comes with a hand printed lino card of my Muckle Fantoosh Bags — and if your purchase is a gift, just let me know and I'll add a personal message from you.
New Clutch Bags & Tweed Purses
Funky, Colourful & Completely Unique. Look at these beauties. A whole collection of funky, colourful clutch bags made from the most beautiful tweeds — and every single one is completely unique. These clever little bags double up as large purses too, with space for your phone, bank and store cards, keys, and a zipped coin pocket. Practical, gorgeous and handmade in Scotland.
New for 2026 — The Ju-C Rucksack
French Stripes
This one has been turning heads. The fabric is a bold French stripe cotton woven in Provence — bright, funky and full of personality. Paired with aqua wool tweed, it's the kind of bag that makes you smile every time you put it on. Lightly padded back panel, adjustable straps, internal zipped pocket and a hand-covered button closure. Practical and beautiful in equal measure.
New Design — Handmade Tweed Crossbody Phone Bag
Very excited about this one. A small crossbody bag designed to hold your phone, a lipstick, a small set of keys and your bank cards in a safe zipped exterior pocket. Hands-free, fuss-free and built to last. Funky, practical and very Julia Cunningham — bags to make you smile every day.
New — Lavender Filled Purses in Beautiful Tweed
These little lovelies are brand new and will eventually replace my older lavender purse range. Made from small pieces of fabric from my collection — so every one is different — they come in a fantastic range of colours with fun zips and a generous amount of space inside. Best of all, they're lined with Yorkshire Lavender, so not only do they keep everything organised, they make your bag smell absolutely fabulous too.
Limited Edition — Repurposed Vintage Caroline Charles Silk Clutch Bags
These are very special and very limited. I managed to get hold of a vintage Caroline Charles jacket and have repurposed it into two one-of-a-kind clutch bags There is only one left now!. The fabric is a stunning silk patchwork — genuinely a work of art — and once these two are gone, they're gone. If you love the idea of carrying something with real fashion history behind it, these are for you.
If silk isn't your thing, I've also made some new clutch bags in gorgeous tweed weaves that are equally beautiful in a more classic way.
New Fringe Scarves — Lots of Colours, Every Outfit Covered
I've made a fresh batch of fringe scarves and there really is something for everyone. Lots of colours, different lengths — shorter ones if you prefer something neat, longer ones for those who like to wrap and layer. Every one is handmade from wool with added yarns and fabric for texture and personality.
Three Ways to Pay
Just a quick practical note — you can now pay three ways at checkout: credit or debit card, PayPal, or Clearpay. Clearpay lets you spread the cost into monthly instalments, which is handy if you've spotted something special and want to make it yours without paying all at once.
All bags, purses and scarves are designed and handmade by Julia Cunningham in her studio in the Scottish Borders. If you have a question or would like to commission something special, get in touch — I'd love to hear from you.