The Traveller – Quilted 'Kitenge – Ayo-Joy' Oversized Travel Bag

The Traveller – Quilted 'Kitenge – Ayo-Joy' Oversized Travel Bag

For those who move with intention — and refuse to blend in.

The Traveller is a generously oversized free motion quilted shoulder bag, handcrafted from vibrant Kitenge fabric. Deep violet bleeds into pink and teal, scattered with hand-printed orange floral motifs that shift across the cloth. The result is a bag that's impossible to replicate — because no two pieces of this fabric fall the same way twice.

Inside, a considered finish: the interior is lined with Ayo Print — Ayo meaning Joy in Yoruba — a classic target-style wax print that turns the simple act of opening your bag into a small moment of delight.

The free motion quilting adds both structure and a luxurious tactile depth that sets it apart from anything mass-produced. This is a bag with craft at its core.

Crafted Details

• Oversized capacity — daily carry, market, gym, weekend away, or event
• Free motion quilted Kitenge fabric exterior
• Wide boxed bottom for generous, structured capacity
• Colourful zip-top closure
• Large front patch pocket for easy-access essentials
• Adjustable, removable crossbody strap with silver-tone hardware
• Beautiful Ayo Joy Print interior lining
• Two large interior patch pockets
• Interior key loop with swivel clasp
• Small-batch, low-waste production — handmade in the UK

Materials

• Exterior: 95% cotton, 10% nylon Kitenge fabric
• Strap: 90% nylon, 10% cotton
• Wadding: 100% nylon
• Zip: Cotton tape, nylon teeth
• Hardware: Silver-tone metal

Dimensions (approximate)

Interior

• Front patch pocket: 9" × 10.5"
• Interior pocket 1: 9" × 10.5"
• Interior pocket 2: 9" × 10.5"
• Key loop: 13.5" (excluding clasp)

Strap

• Crossbody strap: adjustable & removable, 27"–52" (excluding hardware)
• Outer tab with swivel clasp: 3"

Care

• Warm machine wash or hand wash
• Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap
• Do not bleach or dry clean
• Do not iron the strap
• Air dry away from direct sunlight to preserve print vibrancy
• Store in a dust bag or pillowcase when not in use
• Avoid prolonged exposure to rain or moisture

The depth of colour in Kitenge fabric is best preserved with gentle care. Slight variations in print placement are inherent to handmade production — and part of what makes your piece entirely your own.