Olive Green Velvet Robin Cosmetic Bag

Sometimes a familiar little bird needs very little introduction. Against soft olive green velvet, the flash of a bright red breast immediately reveals one of Britain's most recognisable and much-loved garden visitors.

On this larger cosmetic bag, the simplicity of the design works particularly well. Rather than surrounding the Robin with an elaborate woodland scene, he is given plenty of space to take centre stage, perched neatly on a slender branch with just a scattering of fresh green leaves beneath him.

Look more closely and there's plenty of textile detail within the bird himself. Rich red and dark brown velvet create his distinctive breast and back, while traditional herringbone through the centre cleverly suggests the texture and direction of feathers. Fine embroidery completes the smaller details, bringing together several very different fabrics in one instantly recognisable little bird.

The muted olive green velvet makes a particularly effective backdrop. It has a practical, country feel that suits the subject beautifully, while allowing that wonderful red breast to provide the burst of colour. The result is traditional without feeling fussy — a straightforward celebration of a bird many of us are delighted to see in our gardens.

At approximately 25cm wide, this is a generously sized cosmetic bag with plenty of room for make-up, brushes, toiletries and everyday essentials. It's equally useful for travelling or simply for keeping smaller items together inside a larger handbag.

Handcrafted from silk velvet and fully lined, it combines a useful everyday shape with the tactile mix of velvet, herringbone and embroidery that gives the design its character.

Robins mean different things to different people. For some they're a favourite garden visitor, for others an unmistakable part of Christmas, while many associate the appearance of a Robin with remembering someone they have lost. That makes this a particularly thoughtful gift — but equally, you don't need a special reason to enjoy having one of Britain's favourite little birds close at hand.

Key Features:

• Soft olive green silk velvet
• Distinctive Robin appliqué combining velvet, herringbone and embroidery
• Rich red velvet breast and dark brown back
• Textured herringbone detail suggests the appearance of feathers
• Delicate embroidered branch and leaf details
• Generous size for make-up, toiletries and everyday essentials
• Fully lined
• Zip fastening with metallic-effect pull
• Approximately 25cm wide
• Outer: 82% viscose, 18% silk
• Lining: 51% polyester, 49% nylon

Care Instructions:
Gently spot clean as required. Avoid machine washing to protect the velvet, embroidery and appliqué detailing.