100% Cotton · Wears Three Ways · Handmade in India

French Toast Handmade Essential Sling | 3-Way Quilted Cotton Bag

Regular price $65.00 CAD
Colour: ORANGE PINK TIGER

Ethically handmade in Jaipur, India

Description

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.

"The bag that makes your outfit — and makes your life easier."

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.

A NOTE FROM OUR BUYERS
We love this one because it solves the problem every woman knows — sometimes you just don't want to carry a full bag. The Essential Sling gives you the freedom of going light without looking like you left the house in a hurry. The prints are bold, the construction is beautiful, and the three-wear versatility means it earns its place in a wardrobe in a way that a single-use bag never quite does. It's also a very easy yes as a gift.

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.

Materials & Care

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

SKU: 150027