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Area Hobo Bag - Electric Flora Cobalt

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Sale price£61.22 Regular price£102.04

A firm favourite, the Orla Kiely Area Hobo bag is back for a new season, designed with signature retro inspired Orla Kiely prints. This spacious women's bag features an adjustable webbing strap that offers the flexibility to be worn as a shoulder bag or crossbody bag, providing two distinct looks in one. Ample storage is provided by a large pocket at the back, two convenient internal slip pockets, and a secure pocket for added functionality. The top zip closure ensures maximum security for your belongings, making it the perfect everyday handbag.

Part of our Bags for Good collection, the Area Hobo bag is made from sustainable 100% recycled polyester. For this season, the BFG range debuts a new fabrication which makes our prints look brighter and crisper than ever. The enhanced inner padding adds extra structure whilst keeping the bag extremely lightweight, creating a versatile ladies handbag ideal for work, travel, or day-to-day use.

Details

  • Weight: 460g

  • Zip closure main compartment

  • Adjustable webbing shoulder strap

  • Large outer poppered pocket at back
  • Internal zip pocket and two slip pockets

  • Orange elasticated dog clip for keys

  • Black metal hardware

  • Rubber Orla Kiely motif

  • Vegan

  • Main fabric: 100% recycled polyester

  • Lining: 100% recycled polyester

  • Height: 30cm Width: 32cm Depth: 11cm

  • Maximum strap length: 100cm

  • Strap width: 5cm

  • Lining colour: Orange
  • Colours: Cobalt Blue, Brown, Navy, Cream
Front view of crossbody bag in an electric blue floral pattern. The handbag features a orange stem logo detail.
Area Hobo Bag - Electric Flora Cobalt Sale price£61.22 Regular price£102.04

About The Material

Bags for Good

Part of our Bags for Good collection, this bag is made from 100% recycled polyester and is vegan. The Bags for Good range features a new fabrication that makes our prints pop, looking even brighter and cleaner. The inner padding has been enhanced, providing the bag with even more structure whilst still being extremely lightweight.

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About the Print

Electric Flora Cobalt

Electric Flora is a bold print with a modern retro twist. Soft, rounded flowers in deep blue sit layered over a striking geometric grid of curved lines. The rich brown centres add warmth, while the graphic pattern gives it a fun, energetic feel. With its mix of playful shapes and vintage-inspired colours, Electric Flora is perfect for standout pieces that bring a cool, confident edge to any look.

Overall rating: 4.714286 / 5 from 49 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Orla Kiely Area Hobo bag offers a spacious and versatile design with adjustable webbing for shoulder or crossbody wear. Customers appreciate its ample storage and secure zip closure. Made from sustainable materials, it's ideal for everyday use, travel, or work.

Summary topics

  • Bag Size: 21%
  • Adjustable Strap: 17%

Review topics: ["quality","design","bag"].

Review highlights

  • "Vibrant colours, a good size for those extras (hat, gloves etc) solid cross body strap and sits well on the hip."Sue D.
  • "Love the design - great size :blush:"Aiveen S.
  • "The colour is bright and the recycled polyester is sturdy and lightweight."Karen S.

Reviews

This bag is excellent. Good

"This bag is excellent. Good quality material, high quality stitching, and great attention to detail! I was drawn to the Flower Galaxy Midnight range and had a hard time choosing what to go for, but I made the right choice. Lots of room inside and the strap is very sturdy."

Jacqueline E. (5/5)

love it - great colours,

"love it - great colours, shape, fits everything - would like the pocket on the inside to have a snap or velour to keep it shut."

joy h. (5/5)

Love it! It's bigger than

"Love it! It's bigger than I expected it to be, but light enough that it doesn't feel bulky or heavy. I can carry books, small packages, and other small items in this bag, which makes it versatile and handy. And I love the fabirc pattern!"

concetta p. (5/5)

The bag sits very comfortably

"The bag sits very comfortably as a crossbody bag and holds plenty of items."

Lyndall C. (5/5)

I love this bag!! The

"I love this bag!! The bright colours, retro pattern, and thoughtful style (zip closure, side pocket, and internal zip pocket) make this bag perfect!"

Michele L. (5/5)

very comfortable bag

"very comfortable bag"

Camila P. (5/5)

This bag is stunning. The

"This bag is stunning. The colour is bright and the recycled polyester is sturdy and lightweight. The strap is wide and easily lengthened or shortened. Inside, the bag is spacious and can carry an array of items including a kindle. It has inside pockets for smaller items. Very pleased with my purchase."

Karen S. (5/5)

Love the bag! It’s big

"Love the bag! It’s big and roomy and beautifully made. I’m very happy!!!"

E S. (5/5)

Workmanship on this is outstanding.

"Workmanship on this is outstanding. So much attention to detail. It's a very considered, thoughtful design. Extremely practical with several pockets. The strap is not an afterthought - it's strong and sturdy and the pattern matches the bag. The colours are incredibly eye-catching. A beautiful product and one I'll have (and use) for many, many years."

Rachael D. (5/5)

A perfect size with the

"A perfect size with the perfect number of spaces / pockets, looks beautiful and love that the material does not mark / get dirty easily, and so easy to wipe clean anyway. I’ve been looking for the perfect handbag forever and I’ve finally succeeded. Thank you Orla Kelly. ❤️"

Gillian M. (5/5)

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