Imagine the feeling of curling up in front of a roaring fire, wrapped in a soft, pure wool blanket with the comforting smell of lavender in the air ... this is what you can expect from a Hope and Benson handbag.

These limited edition handmade handbags are made from the finest blanket wools and tweeds from mills in Ireland, England and Wales and are the creation of designers Angela Hope and Daniela Benson. Handmade by Angela in Ireland and then hand embroidered by Daniela in Bristol.

This range of contemporary handbags is Inspired by the film Hope and Glory based on the "make do and mend" culture of The Blitz.

Each bag combines a mixture of fabrics. A tweed bag may be embellished with a hand made Italian felt flower or a mohair handbag with a crocheted flower and a soft velvet ribbon fastener.

The linings are equally beautiful and are made from the softest of cords or velvets and contain Irish lavender to evoke a feeling of calmness and wellbeing.

Owning a Hope and Benson handbag is a sensory experience and one which you will want to share.