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Introducing the ‘Wren Tote Bag’

August 3, 2010 in Wren by wendren | 4 comments

The new bag to the Wren Jute Range is the ‘WREN TOTE’. A tote by definition is “a large handheld bag that is used to carry things, such as books, beach wear, or everyday items” and this is exactly what the Wren Tote is: practical, durable, eco-friendly, useful, secure and plentiful in space.

The bag is made from reinforced Jute Coffee Sacks that come from fair trade tea and coffee plantations all over the world (including some Groundnut bags that come from South Africa). The reinforcing is a fused black cotton that adds durability, helps maintain the shape of the bag and lines the inside.

The bag closes with a strong metal zip. On each end of the zip is a pres stud cap that clips down (or unclips). This changes the shape and size of the bag.

When I made the first sample Jeremy and I fought over it. Jeremy used it for his gym stuff and I used it to fit my handbag, my jersey, books and papers that I needed for a day of errand running. Now we each have one and I am never turning back. I keep my handbag inside and when I want to run into a shop I grab my handbag from it but when I am at a meeting or shopping, it fits everything in (including all sorts of odds that always end up in bag and you have no idea how). Packed or empty the bag is still petite and does not make you look like a camel carrying around the world.

To see the new WREN TOTE bags visit my etsy shop.

New Bag Snapshots

July 22, 2010 in Wren by wendren | 2 comments

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I couldn’t resist – I have to share this new bag with you even if only in part. It is such a wonderful bag – Jeremy keeps ’stealing’ it and everytime I want to use it he has got his ’stuff’ in it. We have to book the bag! It is deceivingly big and because it zips closed, its perfect for everything.

This *WREN TOTE* will be available next week from my etsy shop.

linen love

August 20, 2009 in Inspiration, Wren by wendren | 6 comments

Linens

I have been playing with different linens for a new bag design. Laid side-by-side they make a lovely natural colour palette and the textures are not only beautiful to feel but also to look at. I’m in-love.

Medium Linen 2

I cant wait to transform these fabrics it into a bag that I can ‘feel’ all day long.

Coarse linen

*NEW**The Ashleigh Bag*

February 24, 2009 in Wren by wendren | 7 comments

It has been months since I introduced a new product. Some designs are quick to develop and others take longer. This one has taken months to perfect but I think that is what it now is: perfect.

My favourite thing about this new style called the Ashleigh bag, is it’s versatility. It really is whatever you want and need it to be. For example:

It can be worn as a SLING bag which I call the bucket style as it hangs in a very fashionably relaxed manner.

Or it can be worn as a SHOULDER bag creating a strong triangular silhouette with two cute capped corners.

…and it is also the perfect CARRY bag for your side.

The bag is versatile by it’s two detachable straps that clip into eyelets. There are six eyelets (two on the front, two on the back and two on the sides). By choosing where to clip your strap, you choose the style you want.

This bag is also unlike any of my other bags becuase it closes securely with full length zip.

Inside it is lined in a contrasting or complimentary colour with two small pockets perfect for your cell ph and wallet.

On the oustide there is a BIG (hidden) pocket for all the quick reach items to be kept in. This closes with hidden magnet.

Overall the Ashleigh bag is spacious and well styled. It is bigger than the small town bag, a little bit smaller than the Big Town bag and quite a bit smaller than the Organic Coffee bags. It really comes down to how you wear it – I wear mine with a smile.

Click here to visit my shop to see this new bag.

The NEW Organic Coffee Sling Bag

October 6, 2008 in Wren by wendren | 8 comments

I absolutely ADORE this new bag … for several hundred reasons …

1. It is the perfect all day, everyday market bag. I am not a ‘big bag’ person but I have not been able to get my Organic Coffee Sling Bag off my shoulder. I am too attached. I can fit everything into it and it does not look full or empty on my shoulder. It just looks great!

2. It is 100% environmentally friendly. The main fabric is a RECYCLED Jute coffee sack, the lining is certified ORGANIC Hemp canvas of the highest quality (it is the fabric that Rembrandt and Van Gogh created their masterpieces on), the very sweet big Wren wooden buttons close the bag and there are 3 great pockets inside that my Moleskine diary fits into perfectly. …and that’s not all: My laptop sits in the bag both lengthwise and upright!

3. Each bag has it’s own special uniqueness and story. There are bags from Zambia, Guatamala, Brazil, India ….all over. They are also from FAIR TRADE farms which is nice to know. I especially love this mark on one of the bags: “Save the Amazon Use Jute”.

4. When I do take the bag off my shoulder I do not have to worry about the fabric getting dirty. It is such an happy-go-lucky-bag.

5. The tactile quality of this bag is so interesting. The Jute is rough to touch but I cannot stop hugging the bags none-the-less (and Mischief, my cat, takes every opportunity to curl up asleep on them). They have been worn soft by their journeys and the roughness is not scratchy or hard. The Hemp heavy-duty canvas is also the perfect match becuase it stabilizes the open weave of the jute, is strong but soft and smooth. The bag also has a great smell – with a hint of coffee.

6. The two sides of the bag are completely different. I can turn the bag around and it looks like another bag. For example, the two pictures below are from the same bag.

I cannot rave enough about the Organic Coffee Sling Bag. I battled taking photographs of them for my online shop/s because they each have a personality (and the bags refused to stay perfectly symmetrical). They are made to be worn, used and loved.

Go and see the ‘Organic Coffee Sling Bag’ in my etsy and dawanda shop .

New Wren Stock!

July 1, 2008 in Wren by wendren | 2 comments

Tulip Bags, Bird Pouches and Big Town Bags.

New arrival: The Tulip Bag

June 19, 2008 in Wren by wendren | 7 comments

After much waited anticipation I can now introduce the Tulip Sling Bag! I have been so excited about this bag…I think it is gorgeous and although the design has been extremely tricky to perfect, I think it was worth it.

The Wren Tulip bag is a more feminine, fun, relaxed and fashionable take on the traditional messenger bag.

Inspiration comes from my favourite flower : The Tulip. The flap and two side panels that extend into the adjustable shoulder strap all are in the shape of Tulip petals that wrap around the contents of the bag like a Tulip bud. Here is very basic overview of the design development.

The bag is closed with a hand-cut 1.5” Poplar Wren bird wood button. Click here to read more about these special buttons.

There are two pockets inside this bag: There is a zip pocket and a secret 5.5″ / 14.5cm hidden pocket between the flap and the interior that is bound to come in handy.

One of the many things I like most about this bag is the adjustable shoulder/sling strap.

As all my bags are made with unique fabric and individually so it is very difficult if not impossible to give you exact dimension of the Tulip Bag. Approximately the length of the Tulip bag is 16″ / 41cm, the width is 5.8″ / 14 cm and the depth is 11.5″ / 30cm. As you can gather – it is a well proportioned and spacious bag.

The entire bag is reinforced so that it is strong, sturdy and can stand on it’s own. The base is double reinforced and is not rigid.

To see the new Tulip Bags in stock visit:

my etsy shop

my dawanda shop (EU)

The Olive Leaf print is back

April 17, 2008 in Wren by wendren | 1 comment

Red olive leaf Wren Big Town Bag

This bag (above) I could stare at forever and still not know what to call the shade of rich red shade of the print and top cotton twill band. The olive leaf print is graphic and simple and I adore it. As for the strong colour of the leaves, I am not sure if it reminds me of the most vivid sunset, a fierce autumn or a glass of red wine… The bag is lined in a gentle aqua cotton with a cream zip.

The Wren BIG TOWN BAG has arrived!!

April 7, 2008 in Wren by wendren | 3 comments

I am both proud and excited to present to you the new BIG TOWN WREN BAG!

It is 30% bigger than the Small Town Wren Bag (the one you are familiar with), the inside zip is bigger and it includes a pen and notepad pocket which doubles up as a wallet pocket.

You can fit just about anything into the BIG TOWN BAG including your 15″ laptop, 1litre water bottle, reading book(s), A4 notepad and magazines. It can also double up as a beach and tog bag fitting a towel and other gear in. I also hear it can serve as a good diaper bag….

The Wren Big Town Bag is exactly the same in design as the Wren Small Town Bag. Each one is completely unique and is either made from the South African fabric Shweshwe or from the ends of English linen and cotton fabric rolls.

There is a hidden and lined exterior pocket which is perfect for your ipod, cellphone, keys or coins. The interior is fused and lined in a complimentary colour to the fabric exterior design.

There are 4 pockets inside: On one side there is a cellphone, notepad/wallet and pen pocket and on the other side there is a 8-10″ zip in a complimentary colour.

Each bag, like the Small Town Bag, comes with a special hand-picked and died French perfumed lavender pouch from Franschoek in South Africa. This is perfect for keeping your bag or draws smelling great.

The bag is closed by two hidden magnets which are very strong but will NOT cause your cellphone, laptop or any other electrical objects any damage.

The bag is approximately 16″x4″ at the bottom and 13″ high. The shoulder straps are approximately 25″.

Once again, the Wren Big Town Bag is supremely crafted by hand in and by South African(s). Great care is taken to ensure that it is of the highest quality standards so that it can last you a long long time.

Also, remember that the Wren Big Town Bag has special packaging. It is wrapped in a hand-made map of South Africa paper-bag.