FunkyThistleTextiles
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Announcement New bags coming for autumn! :)
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Anne on 31 Jul, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis bag is so unique and beautifully made and the artwork is wonderful! It's perfect for carrying my laptop or just as a casual bag. Love it!
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Jon on 06 Jul, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis purse is truly a one of a kind item, it makes the perfect gift for someone special. The care and artistic consideration that was put into this purse fails to impress, thanks for everything Mel!
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ELIZABETH on 21 Jun, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBag was beautiful and very well made! Fits a larger, old model laptop easily. Love it! Thank you.
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Anne on 12 Jun, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove this smaller bag! Perfect size (for me IMO) and as always, beautiful work!
And a speedy delivery too!
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Stacey on 17 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis bag is even more beautiful and well-made than the online photos can show. The materials are perfect and each material used is well-thought out in terms of how it’s placed with other pieces to form a lovely, cohesive look. The bag is exceptionally well made and the stitching and every detail is just perfect. I can’t say enough about how much I love it and the size. I bought this to be my “everyday” grab-and-go bag, but it’s so cool and perfectly made that I don’t want to let anything mess it up. (Yet I’m willing to take that chance!)
Nothing to do with ego here, but I’m certain I’ll get lots of compliments on this bag, so I plan to keep a screen shot of the seller’s store name and info so that I can share it with others. My first Etsy purchase and I’m crazy for this item and seller. Thanks for the high quality cool item! -
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rheahutchinson on 04 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully made and really cute! Great customer service...highly recommend this shop!
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About FunkyThistleTextiles
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Appliqués are from original drawings, hand cut from leather and carefully sewn onto the bags.
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High quality sample swatches are collected from the interior design industry and transformed into wearable art & craft.
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All Funky Thistle messenger bags and purses have well placed pockets. Check the description for details on each peice.
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Created From A Love Of Textiles and The Environment
Funky Thistle was established in 2005 out a love for textiles.
Since that time we have created hundreds of one of a kind messenger bags, totes and purses that have been sold to people across Canada and around the world.
Every piece is individually designed. We do not use bolts of fabric but instead pull each design together from hundreds of small sample swatches. The art is in taking from all these colours, patterns and textures and making something new each time.
Why do we use these swatches?
As stated we love textiles and we also love this beautiful planet. The sample fabrics we use are collected from the interior design industry when they are longer in need. These fabrics are high quality but too small for most uses. It has been our mission since the beginning to rescue these gorgeous fabrics and create items that allow them to be appreciated for years to come. Besides, where would the fun be for us or for you if we were just taking bolts of fabric and making the same bag over and over! Not one of our pieces has ever been replicated, it could not be done.
You can feel great about purchasing slow crafted, Canadian made pieces designed with an earth friendly philosophy. And you will never bump into someone with the same bag!
A little more info if you like:
-All Funky Thistle pieces are made using both new and repurposed materials.
-The bags are fully lined with great care and attention to detail.
-All feature well placed pockets.
-The appliqués are carefully hand cut from leather and sewn on.
-Each bag is a hand signed original.
We aim to create little pieces of wearable art & craft that are also practical and comfortable.
All the pieces are designed by Melanie Murphy. A love of art and craft led her to pursue her BFA in Fine Arts at NASCAD University in historic Halifax, NS. After graduation she moved to the Rocky Mountains of Canada where she has been inspired by their natural beauty ever since.
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Melanie Murphy
Owner, Designer, Maker
Lifetime crafter and maker of things for people to use and enjoy. She obtained a degree in Fine Arts from NASCAD University In Halifax, NS. As well as designing for Funky Thistle she is also a professional chef and baker.
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
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Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: