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Standard Delivery:

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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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For those who believe recipes are love letters and cookbooks are treasures|--read-more--|, this literary-inspired leather cross body bag is a delicious delight for any book-loving foodie.

Handmade from beautifully soft leather, the Cook Bookworm Parker bag features an appliquéd bookshelf of iconic cookbooks - from “Taste of Italy” to “How to Cook Everything.” Equal parts playful and practical, it’s the perfect companion for your daily adventures (and culinary quests).

• Handmade genuine leather

• Colourful cookbook appliqué design

• Zip top fastening for security

• Interior zip, slip & phone pocket

• Adjustable shoulder strap

• Dimensions: L23 x H17 x D5 cm

Ideal for weekend market strolls, lunch dates, or trips to your favourite independent bookshop, this bag serves style with a side of nostalgia.

Feed your fashion appetite, this one’s too good to leave on the shelf.