Well-read and well-dressed? Absolutely.
This cherry red crossbody is a love letter to literature – with a clever row of handcrafted book appliqués celebrating classic female authors stitched right onto the flap. From Austen to Alcott, it’s the perfect blend of fashion and fiction.
Crafted from soft leather in a bold berry hue, it features a flap-over design with plenty of thoughtful compartments for storing your essentials (and maybe a slim paperback too). This is more than a handbag – it’s a statement of bookish intent.
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Cherry red leather with magnetic flap-over
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Embroidered book spine appliqué front panel
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Three roomy main compartments
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Internal zip & phone pockets for organisation
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Dimensions: 22 cm x 18 cm x 8 cm
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Adjustable crossbody strap: 37–68 cm
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Outer slip pocket for quick-grab bits
When to carry it:
For bookstore browsing, literary festivals, café chapters or just showing off your impeccable taste in fiction and fashion.
It’s not just a bag. It’s a bookshelf with a strap. Add to cart before someone else checks it out.
Shipping Information
UK Delivery
All orders are shipped via Royal Mail Tracked 24 and 48 services for reliable and secure delivery.
- Standard Delivery: £3.50 or enjoy FREE delivery on orders over £30.
- Orders ship within 24 hours and arrive in 3 days.
- Next Day Delivery: Available from an extra £2.50 – order by 3pm for next-day arrival.
- Saturday Delivery: Available – order by 3pm Friday for weekend delivery.
International Delivery
We also offer international shipping on all products excluding Jellycat. Rates and delivery times vary by location – details are available at checkout.
Returns Policy
Hassle-Free Returns
We want you to love your purchase! If you’re not completely satisfied, you can return your item within 30 days of purchase for a refund. Here’s how:
1. Email us at customer.service@contempo.gifts to let us know you’d like to make a return.
2. Send the item back to us in its original condition.
Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty. For more information, read our full Refunds Policy.
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