Three words, white on raw jute, sized so nobody has to squint: GOOD VIBES ONLY. Underneath the slogan this is a serious carrier. Santa Barbara Design Studio builds it 13 inches wide by 18 tall on an 8 inch base, which is the shape that lets baguettes, sunflowers and wine bottles ride upright instead of tipping over each other.

The handles are genuine leather, riveted through a natural canvas band so they take the weight of a full market haul rather than stretching. The lining is waterproof, so a leaking punnet or a wet bunch of chard wipes out instead of soaking in, and there is a 7 inch square inside pocket for the phone, the keys and the cash you do not want to dig for at the till.

The maker's own note on this size is simply that it is a great size for a trip to the local market or for a weekend away. It is also the rare hostess gift that gets used every week rather than shelved.