Hi, my name is Rosemary Lloyd. I design and create fashionable and functional handbags and accessories, combining environmentally sustainable vegan-friendly cork with other quality fabrics and hardware.

Cork fabric features in many of my items. An amazing alternative to leather, cork fabric is made from bark of the oak species Quercus suber, native to Portugal and Spain. It is often referred to as ‘vegan leather’.

Cork fabric is as soft and pliable as leather and doesn’t scratch or crack. And because the trees are not damaged by stripping the bark, and the re-grown bark is harvested only every 7-10 years, cork fabric is sustainable! And… cork bags look and feel great!

I source other fabrics locally and overseas with the purpose of the bag in mind. Some bags call for very soft vinyl and/or heavy-weight fabrics that have been ‘martindale’ or ‘rub’ tested to affirm durability.

For linings I like to use good quality cotton, often with an Australian flora or fauna print. Sometimes waterproof canvas is a better option – especially for cosmetic bags. All bags feature a combination of interfacings and interlinings for increased sturdiness.

Whilst the materials and what goes on between the bag layers is really important to the durability of the bag, it’s the ‘bling’ that makes them really special and fun. I use heavy-duty metal hardware sourced locally and internationally to compliment the designs.

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