French Toast Handmade Essential Sling | 3-Way Quilted Cotton Bag
100% Cotton · Wears Three Ways · Handmade in India
Pickup available at High Street (Downtown Edmonton)
Usually ready in 2 hours
The Full Story
Leave the big bag at home. The Essential Sling carries exactly what you need — phone, wallet, keys, a lip balm, your dignity — in a block-printed, hand-quilted package that looks like it belongs in a boutique in Jaipur. Because it came from one.
Like every piece in the French Toast Handmade collection, the Essential Sling begins as raw cotton in Jaipur, India — printed by hand with carved wooden blocks dipped in vibrant dyes, one impression at a time. The fabric is then hand-filled and hand-quilted before being constructed into the finished bag. The result is something that has texture, depth, and personality that flat-printed or machine-made bags simply cannot replicate.
Brand French Toast Handmade
Material 100% Cotton (hand block-printed, hand-quilted)
Dimensions Length 12.2" · Width 7" · Strap 38" (adjustable, removable)
Features Wears 3 ways · Inner phone pocket · Removable strap · Structured quilted body
Care Remove strap · Machine wash cold · Air dry · No heat
Production Ethically handmade in Jaipur, India
At 12.2" long by 7" wide, the sling is compact without being cramped. The inner pocket is sized to hold a phone — so your most-reached-for item has its own dedicated home and you're not rooting around every time someone texts you. The structured quilted body holds its shape whether it's carrying a full load or just the essentials for a quick errand.
Because the fabric is hand-dyed and block-printed, each sling carries its own subtle variations in colour and pattern placement. No two are identical — which is part of the point. Yours will be genuinely yours.
How do I wash it? Remove the strap first — it detaches easily and can be washed separately or set aside. Machine wash the bag on cold, gentle cycle, and air dry completely. No dryer, no hot water, no iron on high heat. The hand-dyed cotton holds its colour beautifully when treated with a little care.
Will it actually fit my phone? The inner pocket is designed to fit a standard smartphone — including most current iPhone and Android models. If you have a particularly large phone or use a bulky case, it's worth measuring against the 12.2" bag length to confirm. The main compartment also fits your phone if needed, alongside cards and other essentials.
My bag looks slightly different from the photos — is that normal? Completely. Block printing by hand means pattern placement, colour depth, and print details vary slightly from piece to piece. It's not an inconsistency — it's what makes yours the only one exactly like it. That's the whole beauty of handmade.
How adjustable is the strap? The strap is 38" at full length and adjustable to create the high-sitting fanny pack or mid-length crossbody looks. It detaches completely for the belt bag wear or for washing. The adjustment hardware is simple and easy to use — no fussing required.
Final Sale Policy
Sale items are priced to move and, because of that, we're not able to offer returns or exchanges on anything marked down. We know that's not always convenient — if you're unsure on sizing, our size chart and team (in-store or via chat) are happy to help before you order. Full-price items still enjoy our standard return policy.
Style # SR150028