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Colourful Cotton Purses
Handmade in small batches by Eleana. Every pouch is one of a kind.
Featured Purses
Handmade in the UK by Eleana · Tracked UK shipping · 30-day returns · Upcycled materials
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Find your favourite kind of one-off.
Prints & Florals
Bright cotton prints, polka dots and flowers
Leather & Textured
Upcycled leather, mesh, sequins and sheer fabrics
Gifts Under £15
Handmade one-offs at £12, perfect for gifting
Meet Eleana
Every Portothelo purse is cut, stitched and finished by hand at my sewing table. I give new life to upcycled fabrics and leather from all sorts of places, so each pouch is a true one-off — once it's gone, it's gone. Thank you for supporting handmade.
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