Lotus Saddle Bag by Frida Åberg

There is a particular quality of light on a calm Nordic lake in summer. The way pink flowers drift on the surface, leaves catching the reflection, a dragonfly pausing mid-flight above it all. Still, vivid and quietly extraordinary.

This Saddle Bag is an original artwork by Swedish designer Frida Åberg, and it carries that feeling with it. Against a fresh mint-green ground, large pink water lily blooms spread across the front flap and body of the bag, their petals moving from deep rose at the tips to the palest blush at the centre. Slender green leaves and delicate stems weave between them, and small white dots scatter across the surface like light on water. A lone dragonfly rests among the flowers, painted into the wool with the same care and precision as everything around it.

The effect is lush, joyful and entirely handmade.

A colour-matched tassel in coordinating teal, pink and green hangs from the side of the bag, a considered finishing detail that moves with you as you carry it.

Construction & Detail

Crafted from 100% premium wet-felted natural wool, the bag has a rounded, sculptural silhouette that holds its shape beautifully whether full or empty. The front flap curves gently over the body of the bag and closes with a discreet hidden magnetic button on the inside, keeping the exterior clean and uninterrupted.

The accompanying strap is made from the same 100% wet-felted wool as the bag itself, in a matching teal, ensuring a completely seamless look. It is fully adjustable up to 120 cm and attaches via high-quality metal clasps. For those who prefer leather, a full-grain leather strap in a matching colour is available separately in our store.

Specifications

• Material: 100% wet-felted natural wool
• Dimensions: 25 cm (length) x 20 cm (height) x 12 cm (width)
• Closure: Hidden internal magnetic button
• Strap: Removable, adjustable felted wool strap, adjustable up to 120 cm
• Hardware: High-quality metal clasps
• Interior: Single compartment
• Details: Colour-matched felted tassel
• Optional: Full-grain leather strap in matching colour (sold separately)
• Original design by Frida Åberg
  

A note on craft

Each bag takes several days to complete. The pictorial surface is built entirely within the felting process itself, no appliqué, no printing, just wool, water, pressure and skill. Every flower, leaf and detail is shaped by hand, which means no two bags will ever look quite the same.

Variations in tone, texture and motif detail are natural and expected, the unmistakable mark of something made entirely by hand.