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From 1st Dec 2025 we are no longer taking online orders, but the catalogue remains here for you to browse.
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HANDMADE, BRITISH MADE, BESPOKE LEATHER HANDBAGS MADE IN SUSSEX

Making your special occasion a day to cherish with a beautiful handmade leather handbag.

We offer a stunning selection of British made special occasion leather handbags to suit all your needs. Leather handbags for weddings, Mother of the bride / groom, Glyndebourne, Asscot, Goodwood or simply a design classic to match one of your favourite outfits.

Our collection of handmade leather evening bags, crosses a varied section. Leather clutches, leather across body bags and hand held evening bags. The Ruby a sleek design that can be worn as a clucth or shoulder bag is a lovely special occasion bag. The V clutch and Yasmin both inspired by the Art Deco period, the V clutch is chic looking with a V shaped opening and the Yasmin leather shoulder bag displays the same features on the flap. The Yasmin can be worn day through to evening.
The Vintage is the perfect bag for a wedding if you are Mother of the bride / groom, the Vintage can be hand held or worn as a shoulder bag.

Why not choose and create a colour way to reflect your own style and personality or have one of your old time favourites re made in a colour of your choice.

CONTACT US

Give us a call. We can send swatches of leathers for you to see and with our expert advice, we will help you make the perfect choice.

Or why not book an appointment? Make it a day out and come see us in the picturesque village of Ditchling.
by car or rail, just outside of Brighton, off the M23.

Costs will be priced when placing the order.
Open Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm. Saturday by appointment only.

 

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ABOUT THE COLLECTION

Our collection of handmade leather handbags has been evolving since the 1980s.

Shape has always been an influence in the design process, whether looking at structured or soft designs. One of our very first
creations was the padded fruit bag, and we later added the Bulb, Petal and Kerala, which remain in our collection today.

Our collection is divided into two different categories. On the one hand, we’ve got the more tailored look, creating structured shapes
using clean, simple lines, influenced by 1930s architecture and ceramics. If this is your style, take a look at the Scoop shoulder bag for
a modern twist on a classic design. On the other hand, we’ve take high-quality leather to create a softer, more casual look, with organic,
fluid lines inspired by nature; the finer details are influenced by past couture designs. For example, the bell bag is a double-flap design
that has been in our collection for many years and has been re-designed to follow the seasons’ trends. In our current collection you’ll
find examples of this design in the Lindsay bag, and the smaller Louise.

We specialize in colour, offering unique combinations that cannot be found in other collections, and we are constantly adding new leathers
to the range, ensuring each design is unique.

In our collection we offer handbags for all occasions: leather shoulder bags, leather rucksacks, leather tote bags, leather weekend bags
and special occasion evening bags.

Attention to detail is important in creating every one of our leather bags, and we use contrast piping for decorative detailing and
handmade toggles for fastenings, each element uniquely identifying a Jane Hopkinson Leather Bag.

 

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The Kerala was inspired by the beautiful, rolling rice barges on the backwaters of Southern India. This is a design classic, a
beautifully sculptured evening or day bag, easily accessible and with plenty of room inside.

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Elegant in shape, the Scoop leather shoulder bag is another design classic, with beautiful sculptural qualities and sweeping
architectural panels. The structured leather shoulder bag has contrasting panels with a simple, clean lines following the
contours of the body. The Scoop leather shoulder handbag is a fantastic bag for day wear or smart occasions. It has a zip top
closure and is fully lined with an inside zip pocket and mobile phone holder.

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HANDMADE LEATHER HANDBAGS - MADE IN ENGLAND - SUSSEX

Jane Hopkinson Handmade Leather Bags – British leather handbags for all occasions.

Each season we add new designs and colours to our collection of handmade leather handbags, which includes everything from sleek weekend leather bags, leather satchels, casual leather totes, shoppers, and gorgeous leather clutch bags for evenings and special occasions.
All our British made leather handbags are handmade from exquisite Italian leathers, both printed and plain, designed with unusual and unique colour combinations.
We manufacture all the bags ourselves by hand, here in our workshop in Ditchling, Sussex, ensuring that the highest quality of production and design goes into every piece

 

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Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers

Not sure what to buy for a friend or a loved one?

Why not buy them a gift voucher and let them choose in the comfort of their own home or alternatively they may like to take a trip to a show or our showroom in Ditchling where they can see the full collection and the bags being made. The Vouchers are valid for six months and you will need to contact us directly to purchase them.

Please call 01273 844336 / e-mail info@janehopkinsinbags.co.uk and we will pop them in the post to you.

HANDMADE, BRITISH MADE, BESPOKE LEATHER HANDBAGS MADE IN SUSSEX

Making your special occasion a day to cherish with a beautiful handmade leather handbag.

We offer a stunning selection of British made special occasion leather handbags to suit all your needs. Leather handbags for weddings, Mother of the bride / groom, Glyndebourne, Asscot, Goodwood or simply a design classic to match one of your favourite outfits.

Our collection of handmade leather evening bags, crosses a varied section. Leather clutches the Ruby a sleek design that can be worn as a clucth or shoulder bag. Inpired by the 1930s the Art Deco shaped  V - clucth is a chic looking clutch with a V shaped opening and the Yasmin leather shoulder bag displays the same features on the flap. The Yasmin can be worn day through to evening.
The Vintage is the perfect bag for a wedding if you are Mother of the bride / groom, the Vintage can be hand held or worn as a shoulder bag.

Why not choose and create a colour way to reflect your own style and personality. We offer a vast array of different leathers for you to choose from or have one of your old time favouritres re made in a colour of your choice.

Come and see us in Ditchling click here for directions we are easily accessible by car or rail just outside of Brighton. We are open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm. Saturday by appointment.
Smell the leather as you walk through the door, watch hands and tools at work, costs will be priced when placing the order.

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BESPOKE DESIGNS


Looking for that wow factor? Want a leather handbag with a difference? Why not create your own?

Do you always goes for brights? Do you love a contrast with black? Or would you simply like a neutral-looking bag? Design your chosen colourway
within our collection and take home a truly unique handbag.

Alternatively you may like one of your all-time favourite leather handbags re-made in a colour of your choice.

With a vast array of different leathers and over thirty designs to choose from, you will be sure to create something that is unique to you.

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CONTACT US

Give us a call. We can talk through your requirements and send out leather swatches. Or why not pop down and see us?
We are easily accessible by car or rail, just outside of Brighton, off the M23. Click here for directions.
Please e-mail info@janehopkinsonbags.co.uk or call 01273844336 to make an appointment.

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Terms and Conditions

These are the terms and conditions which apply to your purchase of the goods from the Jane Hopkinson Bags website at www.janehopkinsonbags.co.uk.

The Website and Goods are provided by Jane Hopkinson bags. These terms and conditions form a legally binding contract between you and us. Your acceptance of the terms and conditions is given when you purchase Goods from us. You should read these terms and conditions carefully before buying anything from this Website.

The terms and conditions contain the following sections:

  1. Information about the website and the goods
  2. Buying the goods
  3. Returning the goods
  4. Our relationship with you

We reserve the right to change the terms and conditions under which the Website and the Goods are provided. Any such change in terms and conditions will be effective to all new orders once included in the text of these terms and conditions and published on the Website. We would advise you to check the terms and conditions posted on the Website periodically to make sure you are aware of and adhere to the current terms.

If you have any queries about the website and purchasing of items please contact us at info@janehopkinsonbags.co.uk


1) Information about the website and the goods

This section sets out our terms and information on the Website, descriptions of Goods and how to use the Website.

Separate Notices and Disclaimers apply to your use of the Website. By accepting these terms and conditions you also agree to the Notices and Disclaimers.

Where possible we will ensure that all information on the Website, including descriptions of our Goods, and listed prices, are accurate and correct at all times. However, mistakes may arise. All information and errors to the Website we will try to resolve as soon as possible, and if we think that such an error has affected your purchase of Goods we will try to let you know. However, we will not be liable to you for any errors on the Website.

You need to be aware that Internet shopping provides a different experience to buying in our shop or at a craft show and acknowledge that.

  • The colours which are shown for the Goods on the Website will depend on many factors - including your display settings;
  • All measurements are approximate
  • All Goods are subject to availability - due to demand and availability of leathers we may not be able to supply your order but please contact us or place an order, which will take approximately 4 weeks.
  • Any delivery estimates given on the website or by email are estimates only;
  • You are responsible for ensuring that your login details, password and all other details in relation to your account remain confidential at all times.


2) Buying goods

To make a purchase you will need to complete the following on the website.

Adding product to your basket

  • Checkout step 1 - Login details
  • Checkout step 2 - address details
  • Checkout step 3 - payment details
  • Confirmation of order

Your Order only constitutes an offer to purchase Goods from us, and does not form a binding contract until accepted by us.

On receipt of your Order, we will send you an Order acknowledgement email to the email address, which you provide in the Order process. This Order acknowledgement email will contain your Order number, details of the Goods ordered and a delivery estimate. Note that this email is only to acknowledge that your order has been received, and is not acceptance by us of any offers to purchase Goods.

We must receive full payment of the price of the Goods before we can accept any offers.

Goods that are in stock will be dispatched within 7 working days, any bags that are ordered will carry a four week waiting time and you will receive an e-mail confirming the dispatch date on all goods.

All prices and charges on the Website are in UK pounds sterling. Delivery charges may apply and these will be displayed in the order process.

All prices are, unless otherwise stated, inclusive of VAT and other applicable taxes.


3) Returning the goods

This section states your right to return your goods if you do not want to keep them.

We pride ourselves on our customer service and hope that you are delighted with your purchase. However should you wish to return your order you can do so within 7 days of receiving it for an exchange or refund (excluding original postage). We recommend that you obtain a certificate of posting when you send your parcel back and ask that you phone or email us before posting so that we can expect it. The item must be returned unused and in its original packaging to:

Jane Hopkinsonbags
1 Turner Dumbrell Workshops
Dumbrells Court Road
Ditchling
Sussex
BN6 8GT

We will refund to the payment card the price paid for the Goods returned to us on receipt of the returned items.

When you can't cancel

1 If we have made something that has been custom made especially for you.
2 Any sale items.


4) Our relationship with you

This sets out some general terms that outline our relationship with you and purchases by you.

We will not be responsible for the performance of any obligations under these terms and conditions in the case of an event outside of our reasonable control (force majeure), including (but not limited to) strikes, lockouts, failures of third party systems or networks, acts of god, fire, earthquake, storm, flood or other natural disaster, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, deliberate sabotage of or malicious damage to equipment or data or for damage to or destruction of premises or equipment.

All notices which we need to inform you about will be under these terms and conditions will be sent by us to your registered e-mail address.

These terms and conditions set out the entire agreement between you and us in respect of the sale, purchase and use of the Goods. They take place any previous agreement or understanding in relation to the subject matter hereof. They may only be varied where separately agreed in writing between you and us.

If any provision of these terms and conditions is held by any competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the validity of the other provisions (and the remainder of the provision in question) shall be unaffected.

Save to the extent that you exercise your right as a consumer to bring an action in or rely on the laws of your country of domicile, the interpretation, construction, effect and enforceability of these terms and conditions shall be governed by English Law, and you and we agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts for the determination of disputes.

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ABOUT US

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Welcome to Jane Hopkinson Bags an established family run business since 1980. Here you will find an extensive range of luxury British made leather handbags to suit your every need. We have been part of the English leather trade industry, designing and making ladies’ handmade leather handbags for the last thirty years. Our collection includes leather tote bags, across body bags, leather shoulder bags, satchels, and bags for weddings and special occasions such as Glyndebourne and Ascot. These luxury handmade leather handbags are designed and handcrafted by us in our workshop in Ditchling, East Sussex, nestled in the picturesque South Downs National Park.

We specialize in using sumptuous cow and calf hides, using supersoft printed and plain leathers. Our range offers both structured, classic handmade leather shoulder bags for daytime to evening wear, and soft, organic shapes for everyday use. Enjoy browsing our online collection of British handmade leather bags.

Choosing a luxury leather bag is not always easy, so please contact us and we will be only too pleased to talk you through the different designs and your requirements.

FAQs

Are all your products handmade?

Yes all our designs are handmade in our workshop in Ditchling Sussex. The designs are hand cut using a stanley knife ensuring the best part of the leather is used.
They are stitched using a Adler sewing machine and the threads we use are GutermannTera 40 very high tensile strength.
All the leather fittings toggles and fasteners are hand cut and handmade in our workshop.

 

What type of leathers do you use?

Most of our leathers are sourced in Italy.
We use mainly cow hides 0.9 – 1.1mm. Sculptured bags need a tight finish. Soft bags need to have a softer feel to create a more fluid look.
We use many different printed leathers which are either embossed onto the leather or heat foiled. Ostrich printed leathers, anaconda prints and snake prints. 

 

How should I care for my Jane Hopkinson bag?

With reasonable care and attention your bag should last you for many many years.
We recommend you spray it with a Collonil waterstop spray which is a high performance waterproofing spray for all leathers, nubuck, suede and printed leathers. The Collonil waterstop spray prevents dirt penetration and contains UV filters to prevent colour fade.
Be aware that dark coloured dyes from clothing can transfer onto light coloured leathers and vice versa. See here for more information.

Do you make to order?
Yes we do carry out a made to order service. We only work within our own designs and will endeavour to match the leather to your outfit, whether it be for a special occasion or an event.
Depending on what you require there will be an increase from the original price anything from
10-20%.

Where can I see Jane Hopkinson Bags?
You can find us online at www.janehopkinsonbags.co.uk and at our showroom in Ditchling where you can see the bags being made and see our full range.
We wholesale a small line at The Glyndebourne shop and retail at many different craft shows across the country. See our shows and events page.
 http://www.janehopkinsonbags.co.uk/shows-and-events

 

Can I see customer reviews?
Yes please go to our testimonials page where you can see our customer feed back.
 http://www.janehopkinsonbags.co.uk/testimonials

Privacy Policy

YOUR PRIVACY

 

This privacy policy sets out how Jane Hopkinson Bags uses and protects any information that you give Jane Hopkinson Bags when you use this website. Jane Hopkinson Bags is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

If you have any queries about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@janehopkinsonbags.co.uk

Or mail to:

1 Turner Dumbrell Workshops,
Dumbrells Court Road,
Ditchling,
Sussex,
BN6 8GT.

PLEASE NOTE:

We never share your details and/or information we gather through this site, for any other reason than to process your order and get it to your door and inform you of our shows and events or our new collections.

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

This Privacy Statement may change and therefore you should review it regularly. We will of course notify you of any changes where we are required to do so.

 

DATA PROTECTION IN SHORT

 

How do we collect personal information?

We collect personal information about you when you interact with us (e.g. by phone or online), sign up to our mailing list online and at retail shows, and when you purchase your handbag online.

What personal information do we collect?

Personal information we collect about you may include your name, postal address, email address, phone numbers.

Where is this information stored?

We store archived orders on a private and secure server using an ecommerce platform, J2 Store.

We process orders by logging into our J2Store, which is hosted on a secure server - this server is only accessible by two individuals, who are directors of the company Jane Hopkinson Bags. 
J2 Store, as a system we use, has no access to your data.

We store addresses on a spreadsheet that is password protected and will not be used by third parties.

How do we use personal information?

We use the personal information from you to include the following:

  • To provide you with information about our services, latest offers and events.
  • To process payments we have received from you.
  • Handle orders, deliver products and communicate with you about your order

The sections below break this down into further detail..

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

We are making steps to ensure that we are fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which comes in to effect on 25th May 2018. Third parties listed below do not have access to your data.

 


PAYMENTS

 

Worldpay

Share confirmation of payment  with us. Worldpay just take your cart information and corresponding price from our checkout so that you can be charged accordingly

Worldpay utilise:

  • Your full name and email,
  • Shipping address and billing address for security purposes in order to process your transaction.
  • Worldpay also take your cart information and the corresponding price from our checkout page so that you can be charged accordingly.
  • They then confirm with us whether your payment has been successful.

The input of your bank details & transaction process are all handled off site by Worldpay's self hosted secure gateway.

We do not handle your card details at any point in the process nor store any of your card information.

We use a full SSL certificate to ensure all the information we send is encrypted, including style sheets and layout information over to the Worldpay payment screen to create a coherent flow in your shopping experience.

Further Information on Worldpay's service can found be found at: https://www.worldpay.com/uk/support/shopper-faqs

 

SHIPPING & FORFILLMENT

 

We currently share shipping details with Royal Mail - they use these in order to deliver your parcel.

We use your/the recipient's address and name, as well as email addresses and/or phone numbers you provide, so that with Royal Mail services we can fulfil your order's delivery.
We require your address/recipient's address, and your email / and, or phone number in order to fulfil your order with us.

If upon checkout you have inputted your phone number and or email address you will receive notifications on your order status, or we may get in contact with you regarding your order if necessary e.g. if there is a problem with your order. 

We are awaiting the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) from Royal Mail, and will include them on this site soon.

Print your address labels & packing slips

We print a physical copy/ies of your address in the form of shipping label.
We don’t keep physical copies of your address unless you have given us consent to do so.

 

WEB BEHAVIOR & ANALYTICS

 

Google Analytics

We can observe an i.p address relating to your behaviour on our site - this does not synchronise with your personal data.

Google Analytics anomalously tracks your behaviour on our site - any information gathered from our customers’ behaviour is only used by Jane Hopkinson Bags to improve our websites functionality and shopping experience.
Google Analytics doesn’t have access to any user's data.

 

EMAIL & NEWSLETTERS

 

Mailchimp

If you have agreed to receiving emails from us, we may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided. 

MailChimp do not use your data and you can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time.

What we collect

  • Contact information, including: name, a recipient’s name, email address, telephone numbers, addresses
  • Products ordered
  • Your i.p address and live/active web behaviour - this is anonymous tracking.
  • Other information relevant to customer surveys - only obtained through communication via MailChimp and emailing if you so wish to participate in such

Double opt-in & Unsubscription

If you havesigned up to Jane Hopkinson Bags newsletter and occasional promotional emails, you will receive a further email through the 3rd party, Mailchimp, confirming your agreement to subscribe to our newsletter.

Please note that you can unsubscribe from this mail-list at any time through MailChimp. We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.

Sending us direct emails or using our contact form

Your email address and any content within an email will be stored on our secure servers and also stored locally on one of two computers, all stored in lockable offices, in alarmed premises. All computers are protected by passwords.

 

CONTROLLING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes.

If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at: info@janehopkinsonbags.co.uk

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties, which we think you may find interesting, but only if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

Should at any point you wish us to remove your archived orders from our system you just have to ask: info@janehopkinsonbags.co.uk

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to: info@janehopkinsonbags.co.uk

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to us or email us on the following and we will update your details accordingly. info@janehopkinsonabgs.co.uk

1 Turner Dumbrell Workshops,
Dumbrells Court Road,
Ditchling,
East Sussex
BN6 8GT.
 

COOKIES

 

A cookie is a small file, which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual.
The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

More detailled information on our cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy

 

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

 

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website.
Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information, which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement.

You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

 

 

 

About Us

About the business

Jane Hopkinson Bags is a family-run business in the heart of the English countryside. Famous for its arts and crafts, Ditchling became home to artists and craftsmen alike in the early 20th Century and it remains a hive of creativity to this day. It is here that our workshop is based, a world of inspiration.

After nearly three decades in the business, we specialize in creating that vital combination of function and style that our customers have come to trust. From supersoft Italian leathers in rich, subtle colours, to quirky sculptural forms in bold textures, there are designs to fire the imagination and delight the senses in equal measure.

We believe that simple is best and that our attention to the smallest detail is what gives our leather handbags the edge. We select the finest raw materials from Bologna; we road test our fastenings and toggles so that they will never let our customers down; and we constantly refine and extend our collection to ensure our designs remain current and unique.

VARIETY AND COLOUR.

With over thirty unique designs in our collection, all with individual stylish features, we offer two distinct ranges: our exquisite structured leather evening and shoulder bags for special occasions; and our soft, organic designs in cow and calf hides, great for everyday use. We specialize in creating unusual colour combinations, mixing them with printed and plain leathers. All our luxury leather handbags are unique, embodying our commitment to quality and style.


Jane's Story

After working as a primary school art teacher via art therapy Jane retrained in theatre design making props for Glyndebourne Opera and ENO before designing sets and costumes at the Young Vic. Taking time out to have children Jane created her first collection in 1980 based on her passion for unusual shaped forms which lead to her first commission with the Pineapple Dance Studio, Covent Garden and later designs for boutiques in Japan and America. With the business developing Jane's husband Jerry, himself a sculptor and artist joined the business to collaborate their ideas and put Jane Hopkinson bags on the map. As a further development their daughter Leah joined bringing her knowledge and experience of the fashion world working with high-end designers Lulu Guinness and running her own fashion label to make Jane Hopkinson bags a family enterprise.

Shipping and Returns

Due to the fact these bags are all handmade in our workshop there will be a 3-4 week wait on delivery. However if we have this item in stock we will notify you sooner once your order is placed. We will also contact you before the order will be sent through e-mail.

UK delivery - will be sent using Royal mail delivery service and will need to be signed for. 

100g - small accessories £3.70 (recorded delivery)

500g  - large accessories £6.95 (Special Delivery)

1kg - 2kg small and medium bags - £10.50 (Special Delivery)

Over 2kg within the UK will be FREE postage. 

Europe delivery and rest of the world  -Will be sent through Royal mail and will need to be internationally signed for,  Please note that there is no delivery service on Saturday and Sunday.

500g - small accessories £13

1kg - 2kg small and medium bags - £21

 

Rest of the world

500g - small accessories £15

1kg - 2kg - small and medium bags - £31

 

All orders over 2kg for Europe and the rest of the world you will need to contact us for prices.  info@janehopkinsonbags.co.uk / 01273 844336


Returns and exchange

We pride ourselves on our customer service and hope that you are delighted with your purchase. However should you wish to return your order you can do so within 7 days of receiving it for an exchange or refund (excluding original postage). We recommend that you obtain a certificate of posting when you send your parcel back and ask that you phone or email us before posting so that we can expect it.

Please contact us for the address if you are unhappy with any aspects of your purchase.

No Returns:

1 If we have made something that has been custom made especially for you.
2 Any sale items.


PLEASE NOTE SALE ITEMS ARE NON-RETURNABLE AND ORDERS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU.

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Testimonials

Testimonials from all our lovely customers. 

November 13 

Dear Jane

Many thanks for my blue 'petal' - I absolutely love it.

Priscilla


October 13
Thanks Leah ... Arrived the next day and she loves it! ... Best lisa

September 13
Dear Jane, I have just received my new bag.It has a beautifully unusual shape.The quality is as always, second to none.
Best Wishes June


August 13 
Just to let you know that my new bag arrived as announced and I have already been using it with great pride and it has been much admiredby those who saw it 
thanks again
José-Anne

 

August 13 

My bag has arrived safe and sound. It looks gorgeous!
Many thanks

 

Jo

 

 

August 13 

To confirm that I have received my bag which is absolutely gorgeous.  I'm
really pleased with my purchase and looking forward to taking it out on it's
first trip later this week ! Thank you very much for making it so quickly 

 

Best wishes Helen

 

August 13 
I have received it and am thrilled to bits with it - thank you very much. It is a lovely colour navy and just what I wanted.
Best wishes Maureen 


August 13 
Hi Jane, many thanks, new bag just arrived safely. I LOVE IT. Now spoiled for choice with my growing collection. Your quality and style are the best.
Regards Averil

 

 

August 13 
Janet wrote: "I have one of these brought in 1991 and still going strong! This is the perfect bag for travel - I take it all over the globe. Still looks fantastic due to the high quality leather"

 

Congratulations you really do have a wonderful collection.............I enjoy every one of my bags.

thank you
Liz

August 13
Thank you Leah. My husband has just brought it to me. I am off work with a chest infection and so it has cheered me up no end. I love it.  Thank you.

Joy

August 13
The handbag has arrived safely and I am delighted with it :) 

Thanks

Libby

 

August 13
Fantastic! Thank you so much, my old faithful I bought from you 12 years ago could use a break, it has been wonderful as will it's replica I'm sure!

 

Best wishes,

 

Jane

 

July 13 From Meryl

I picked up my bag from the post office today and I'm really pleased with how it's turned out. Thank you so much for making it so quickly for me and making a special order for me. I bought my first bag from you in Covent Garden in 1986 and I am still using and loving it! Like all things of quality you appreciate the design and craftsmanship more and more as you use it.

 
Have a good summer and I'll see you again next year!
 
Meryl
 

 

 

June 13 From Nanice
The bag you sent me is beautiful.The workmanship is exquisite. Soft leather, beautiful colours, with an invisible zipper section which is an
asset for safeguarding items.
Thank you, I love my bag. Nanice

May 13 From Diane 

Its arrived safely. I now have the beautiful black bag as well as the lime grren one that I bought from you at Wisley.
I am delighted with both. Only the green has been out yet - I am enjoying it and it has been much admired.
Thanks again.
Best wishes from Diane 

May 13 From Jacqueline

Thanks so much for making the horse shoe bag for me- it arrived safely. It's so beautiful and I'm really enjoying using it every day, for every occasion. 
Very best regards,
Jacqueline

May 13 From Simone
 
My sister brought the bag to Canterbury yesterday. Thank you very much for making up such as lovely bag for me. I am going to enjoy using it for years to come...
 
best regards,
Simone

 

May 13 From Jenny

Thank you I received my bag and immediately started to use.  I am thrilled with it, colour, shape, size etc all first class.
I have had complimentary comments already
kind regards
Jenny 

May 13 From Julia 

Thank you, the beautiful bag has arrived! Very efficient thank you,
Best wishes
Julia
 
 
 
April 13 From Pam 

Bag has just arrived!  I am really pleased with the bag and I'm sure I will get great pleasure from using it.  Your bags are just so stylish.

Regards
Pam

March 13 From Brenda

I was at the show on Sunday (with Susie Watson) and bought the tan Tamara - it is a joy to have such a lovely bag.
You may have converted someone who never had a bag to someone who is a collector.

Warm wishes,
Brenda

March 13 From Chris 

Hi Jane!

I got up to find that Ray had signed for a box from you - so imagine my excitement - kids on Christmas morning?? 

It is beautiful, smells wonderfully of leather, and I love it to bits!  If I had to design a bag I don't think I could have come up with anything better or more perfect!

Thank you so much!  It has been a pleasure dealing with you and Emma - and your website is a delight too!  Whoever made the bag - your husband? - has done a fantastic job!!!  Give him a bonus!

I'm not promising, but if we get to your neck of the woods we will enjoy popping in in June/July!

Hugs,
Chris

Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!

January 13 From Lois

Hi Jane
Bag duly received. Just beautiful! and great that the handle is ajustable. Love it!
many thanks
Lois

December 12 From Susie 

Hi Jane,

Finally on the computer to let you know I picked up the bag today.  It is really nice!  Thank you so much.  I can't wait until some warmer spring weather to use it.  (Unfortunately, I have to give it to my husband to wrap up first, as it's my birthday present-- Dec. 26th.) Now that makes 5 bags.  I'm sure I'm not your top customer, but I must be up there!See you again at the next fair!  Have a merry Christmas,  Susie

December 12 from Claire 

I was lucky enough to discover Jane's wonderful collection of bags at Wisley recently.  The ladies were so helpful and patient whilst I went through the entire range (almost!) until I made my selection. There is undoubtedly a bag for every occasion - beautifully made, distinct and designed to reflect your personality! Handbag heaven.

December 12 from Mary

This is just an email to say thank you for making beautiful bags. I am a collector of beautiful bags and this bag is one of the very best I have ever seen anywhere. Never mind Mulberry etc, your bags surpass any of those by far. Also the fact they are Made in England is just great too. I will next year be contacting you directly for a bag. Thank you so much for your efforts

December 12 from Diane

Just to let you know the bag arrived safely....I'm delighted with it!
It is so beautifully made!
Best wishes
Diane

November 12 from Susan 

Many thanks for the new bag - received safe and sound

 Let's hope this one lasts 13 years as well!!

regards
Susan

November 12  from Viv

 I've just received my handbag and thank you very much, it's beautiful.

 Viv King

 

November 12 from Virgina 

The bag arrived and I am now the happy owner of it.

Best wishes,

Virginia

October 12 from Susan 

I collected my handbag from Auricula jewellery on Saturday as arranged.

Just to let you know I am delighted with it.

Kind regards

Susan Lader

 
August 12 from Jane 

My new handbag arrived last week, thank you it is absolutely gorgeous. I was introduced to you and your daughter last year by my friend Dinah at the Country Living Exhibition in Islington last November; we chatted again at the Hampton Court Flower Show and promised myself then one of your bags as a birthday present - and here it is! As your statement says it offered me, the customer, the opportunity to have "a beautiful hand crafted leather bag….." and it is all of those things - thank you once again.

Jane 

August 12 from Wendy  

'Jane Hopkinson bags are delightfully seductive but entirely functional. Exquisitely coloured and expertly made, they survive the battering of daily use and retain their shape and good temper. Seriously addictive, you will want – no need, more than one to meet the diverse demands of modern life.'

Wendy 

August 13 from Celia 

My lovely taupe plaited satchel arrived safely. I am delighted with it and it is already in service and does indeed hold a paperback book as well as everything else I need. Thank you for your patience with my indecision.

Celia Jones
 
July 12 from Lucy 
 
Thank you so much for creating such a fabulous bag! I have only just received it today and am so pleased; it is even better than I had envisaged.
 
Many thanks
Lucy
 
 

July 12 from Gill 

Thank you so much for my lovely bag! I adore it! I picked it up from Royal Mail today as I 
was out when they delivered it.

 Thanks again - your bags are truly beautiful!

 Gill

 

June 12 from Meryl

I collected the bag today and am really pleased with how it's turned out. There was such a gorgeous smell of leather as I unwrapped the parcel!

Thank you very much for sending it so quickly.

 

 Best wishes,
 Meryl
 
 
 
May 12 from Julie

Just to say a big thank you for bag ... it's beautiful.  I shall do my best to get a good photograph of it at the wedding !
Julie
 
 
May 12 from Jose' - Anne 
My handbag arrived on Friday and I must say it is absolutely stunning, it will not be the last one in my collection
thank you
José-Anne

 

May 12 from Deanna 

A most lovely bag arrived today - so many thanks - it's gorgeous!

I'll order others in future since you won't be at the Newmarket Art & Craft Fair -

Again, thank you very much for the bag.

Very warm regards,

Deanna

 

April 12 from Bee

The bags arrived. Thank you , they are fantastic. Keep me informed of
any show that you are doing. Thanks again

 

March 12 from Julia 

Thank you for your e-mail. Just to let you know the Bulb bag has arrived safely and it is fab!

I will look forward to using it and to purchasing from you again in the future.
Kind Regards,
 
Julia

 

February 12 from Debbie 

Just to say that I have received my bag and I am thrilled with it. Perfect size, the leather is gorgeous and it has been in constant use since I
received it.
Thanks again.

Best wishes,
Debbie 

 

February 12 from Ann 

The lovely bag has arrived, and is already in use! Lovely.

Ann

 

February 12 from Lynn 

I am delighted to receive my handbag returned so promptly and with the repair/replacement fastner done, what excellent service!
I shall now continue to use the handbag and enjoy doing so, I love the shape and for a small bag have discovered I can carry essentials 
perfectly well.

with my appreciation & thanks

Lynn

Contact

Please contact us by phone, email or by using the enquiry form below.   We will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Tel: 07900 954918

Email: info@janehopkinsonbags.co.uk