The Woodland Shrooms tote bag is made from very strong cotton fabric which you can machine wash at 40 degrees in case your bag should get dirty. If you have a closer look at the bag, you will notice the stitching on the bag and especially the handles has been done really well. That way you can carry all of your essentials around with you that won’t fit into a small handbag: your water bottle, a book, an umbrella and even a small picnic blanket. So if you love a stroll around your local farmers market or spending the day in the park, then this mushroom tote bag is your perfect companion. On the outside, in one of the corners you will find my signature teal coloured AMPellegrini Art & Design label sewn into the hem. With its mainly earthy tones, greens and reds, this mushroom tote bag stands out from my other more blue, purple and floral themed designs and would make a lovely Christmas gift for your husband or dad.

All of the illustrations for the mushroom tea towel have been hand painted and developed into a print design by myself, Anna-Maria Pellegrini. I mainly work from my studio in East London, in the UK. My background in textile design engineering means that the quality of the materials and the print are at the core of my practice. Combining bold and storytelling print designs printed onto durable and functional fabrics is the idea behind my British made tote bags range. The textiles manufacturer I work with is based in England and prints and makes the tote bags to my specifications. Over the past few years we have developed a great business relationship and both are keen to support the economy in the UK.

Each mushroom tote bag is neatly folded with a swing tag attached to one of the handles. The tag contains the washing and care information, so best not to throw it away straight away. Every tote bag will then be carefully wrapped in tissue paper and sent as parcel. Please note that the delivery fee is applied at checkout once you have entered your delivery country and address.

Generally the delivery fees for a Woodland Shrooms tote bags are the following:

• delivery within the UK: from £2.30

• delivery to USA, AUS, NZ etc.: from £10.90

Please note: there might various shipping options available for your country which may affect the shipping cost. If you add more items to your order, the shipping cost will go up. All of my orders are dispatched from London in the UK. For more information, please have a look at my Shipping & Returns policy or get in touch directly with me. You can also have a look through the FAQs section to find the answer to your question.

My textile manufacturer and myself recommend the following to make sure your tote bag lasts you for a long time:

• wash your tote bag at 40 degrees

• let it air dry; do not tumble dry

• (steam) iron your tea towel at a low to medium heat after turning the back inside out

• do not use bleach

• do not excessively wring the tote bag

Please note: if you decide to wash your tote bag at a higher temperature as well as iron and tumble dry it at high heat, the material and print will wear off quicker.