{"title":"Rubelle Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to Rubelle, where beautiful bags are made slowly, thoughtfully and by hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’m Lynelle, the maker behind Rubelle. I create handcrafted bags from my home on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, working with beautiful fibres, textures and carefully chosen finishing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRubelle grew from my love of making, but also from a lifelong appreciation for beautiful bags. I’m drawn to pieces that feel a little different: interesting shapes, rich texture, gorgeous colour and those small details that make something feel truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Rubelle bag is individually made by me, using carefully selected materials such as raffia, cotton cord, natural fibres and quality leather and hardware. Some pieces are my own evolving designs, while others are created from designs by independent makers whose work I admire, always with appropriate credit and permission for finished pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause every bag is handmade, no two are ever quite identical. The small variations are part of their character and a reminder that your bag has passed through a maker’s hands, rather than a production line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy aim for Rubelle is simple: \u003cstrong\u003eto create beautifully handcrafted bags that feel polished enough to treasure, but relaxed enough to actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Australia, one bag at a time. 🤎\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naomi-bag-hand-crocheted-celtic-weave-handbag","title":"Naomi Bag | Hand-Crocheted Celtic Weave Handbag","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the \u003cstrong\u003eNaomi Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautifully textured, hand-crocheted bag made slowly and carefully by me here on the Far South Coast of NSW.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bag features the striking \u003cstrong\u003eCeltic Weave stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wonderfully dimensional crochet technique created using alternating front and back post stitches. I made this Naomi in my favourite \u003cstrong\u003e2mm hollow cotton cord\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the weave beautiful definition while creating a firm, structured bag that still feels soft and tactile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is worked entirely by hand using a 3.5mm crochet hook, beginning at one round bamboo handle and working through the Celtic Weave body to the second handle. The bag is then carefully assembled and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, the bag is fully lined in a rich chocolate-toned fabric, helping it hold its shape and protecting your belongings. Natural bamboo ring handles and a small \u003cstrong\u003eRubelle\u003c\/strong\u003e gold bar complete the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Handmade on the Far South Coast of NSW, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• 2mm hollow cotton cord\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hand-crocheted Celtic Weave stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Natural bamboo ring handles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Fully fabric lined\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Finished with Rubelle hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e28cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e37cm from the top of the handle to the bottom of the bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Naomi is a lovely statement bag for lunches, dinners, weekends away or whenever you want something a little different from an everyday handbag. 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