Took this on a weekend in the Cotswolds and honestly got more compliments on the bag than on my outfit 😂 The stitching and quilting have that proper handmade feel and the colours are even nicer in person.
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Hippie Bus Travel Bag
Hippie Bus Travel Bag
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Designed & made by Chrissi
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If you grew up in the sixties you know this feeling: windows down, music on, off somewhere. The Hippie Bus Travel Bag brings exactly that back – a hand-sewn bag shaped like the legendary VW camper van, with peace signs, sunflowers, daisies and a rainbow running from front to back. A bag that's on the road even when it's standing still.
What makes the Hippie Bus Travel Bag so special?
— Genuine quilting: The entire outer shell is hand-quilted – stitch by stitch, row by row. The fine sewing lines that run across the fabric aren't a printed pattern but the result of real handwork.
— Appliquéd detailing: Peace sign, wheels, headlamps, windows and flowers are sewn on individually, some in three dimensions. Each flower sits in a slightly different spot – because it was placed by hand, not by a machine.
— Seventies feeling in a riot of colour: Orange, purple, turquoise, pink, sunshine yellow – the colour combination is no accident, it's a tribute to an era when colour actually meant something.
— Roomy and practical for everyday use: The bus holds a full weekend – clothes, washbag, something to read. The padded handles feel good in the hand, and the zip runs smoothly and opens wide.
Product details
- Width: 45 cm
- Height: 22 cm
- Material: Quilted cotton with polyester padding
- Finish: Hand-sewn, hand-quilted, hand-appliquéd
- Closure: Wrap-around zip
- Handles: Padded fabric handles for carrying
- Suitable as: Travel bag, weekender, gym bag
Please note
Because every bag is made by hand, the position of the flowers, colour distribution and stitching may vary slightly. No two bags are alike – that's not a flaw, it's the nature of genuine handwork.
What's included
What's included
1x Hippie Bus Travel Bag
Shipping
Shipping
Free UK delivery across the UK
— Delivery time: 5–10 working days
🌳 Carbon-neutral shipping with DHL GoGreen
Did you know?
Did you know?
For every piece sold, 10% of the proceeds go to the RSPB.
Trustpilot
Excellent
Based on 10 reviews · 4.8 out of 5
I was worried it might look a bit cheap because of the bright colours, but it actually feels really well made. The flowers and peace sign are stitched on individually and the whole bag feels sturdy.
Bought this as a carry-on for train trips and it's become my favourite overnight bag. It opens really wide for packing and you can tell it wasn't mass produced.
Not usually someone who writes reviews but this genuinely made me smile when it arrived. Mine has tiny differences from the photos online, which made it feel more like a real handmade piece.
Used it for a spa weekend with my sister and had two women ask where it was from. Holds loads inside and the padded handles are much more comfortable than I expected.
The style definitely isn't subtle, but that's why I bought it. It reminds me of the handmade bags you used to find at craft fairs years ago before everything became generic.
Mine arrived a couple of days later than expected but customer service replied quickly. The bag itself was worth waiting for — soft quilting, neat stitching and lighter than I thought it would be.
I bought one for myself and ended up ordering another for my daughter. The rainbow version especially is gorgeous and the hand-sewn details make each one feel slightly unique.
Been using mine for the gym and short trips for about three months now. Still looks great and none of the stitching has come loose. Feels much nicer than typical high-street travel bags.
This reminded me so much of holidays we used to take in an old camper van in the 70s. Silly maybe, but it made me emotional opening it. Feels like something made with real care.