Mini Melon Satchel | Wicker Darling - SECOND
PLEASE NOTE this bag is a SECOND! A small number of our recent shipment had a minor defect that didn't quite pass quality control for us: the magnet closure peeks slightly over the lip of the bag. While the lid DOES secure with the magnet, and a small gap is considered normal for our bags, this particular bag has a significantly larger gap averaging nearly 8mm in parts. For this reason, the bag is offered at a discounted price and as a second, with the understanding that no refunds or exchanges will be offered. Please see third photo for example. These bags will not come with dust bags!
A brother from another mother, miniature sized version of Walter Melon! Our watermelon satchel is the same size, style and measurements as the Lemon Satchel, but with a juicy, watermelon twist! Perfect for pairing with our original watermelon picnic basket, Mini Melon is the ideal accessory for summer picnics, trips to the farmer's market, and all those other fabulous summer occasions!
Our wicker watermelon bag is large enough to hold your essentials (think phone, purse, keys, lipstick) AND MORE: sunglasses, suncream, maybe a cute little scarf to throw over your shoulders and keep the sun off in a pinch!
The watermelon bag hangs from a leather crossbody strap for maximum hands-free convenience (all the more hands for ice cream, am I right?!). The strap can be detached, so you can swap it out for an alternative should you choose to do so!
Product Details
Shipping Information
Worldwide complimentary shipping is offered with all orders, and covers your tracking number and full insurance! Customs and other tariffs are the responsibility of the customer. Please email our customer service team at to discuss express shipping rates.
We ship once a week, pending Australia Post availability.
Australia Post is experiencing significant supply and postage delays, and is periodically pausing collections of mail. While we aim to post our in stock bags ASAP, please be aware postage is likely to be slower than usual as a result.
For detailed information see here.
Payment Plans
We accomodate Afterpay and PayPal Pay in 4 payment schedules for all orders!
Still have Questions?
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Frequently Asked Questions
For more detailed information, please view our detailed FAQs page or contact us directly with your question.
Where are your bags made, and what from?
They're handmade by our family-owned ateliers in the Philippines! Our wicker bags are made from sustainable rattan (wicker refers to the method of woven construction, rattan is the material). Rattan is a non-timber and naturally renewable palm which can be sustainably harvested, and as such provides an environmentally friendly alternative to forest logging. Our rattan is harvested by hand, from local farmers and co-ops - minimising carbon footprint while supporting local growers. The cultivation, harvest and use of rattan is invaluable to livelihoods throughout Asia, and fundamental to traditional Filipino craftsmanship.
Bag linings are either linen (sourced from flax), or cotton (sourced from ... cotton).
Can you explain how your products are ethically produced?
Wicker Darling bags are woven from sustainably, ethically harvested rattan. Our ateliers source rattan from local co-ops and farms to support their communities and to minimise the distance the materials travel. Rattan is sustainably grown, harvested by hand, and by-products are composted.
Bags are handmade by traditional artisans, providing employment with a focus on marginalised communities and nurturing traditional skills and handicrafts, and fostering micro-businesses and individual artisans.
The overall aim is to reduce our environmental footprint as much as possible, and to provide meaningful, fairly paid employment opportunities to our Filipino artisans.
What are material substitutions?
Due to ongoing material shortages and supply delays, our ateliers may occasionally need to substitute materials during production, leading to differences between the sample and finished bags. Usually these will be minor, such as substitutions to hardware on bags. Occasionally it may be more significant, such as a different colour of leather for the straps. Where we feel a substitution is significant (such as different colour leather), we will contact our customers to confirm if they are happy to go ahead or would prefer to cancel their order.
Is the uneven dye or fraying on my bag a fault?
Our items are handcrafted from natural materials by our ateliers in the Philippines. As such, each and every bag will have minor differences, whether it's in the wicker, leather work, placement of finishings such as ears, eyes and tails, or in the dye work of the raffia.
These are not faults, but rather a signature of hand craftsmanship from natural materials, and we consider these characteristics to be what makes each of our small batch items a unique and limited edition piece of art.
If your bag arrives with series damage, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team.
Can I request a customisation to my bag?
No, we are unable to offer custom changes to our bags, no matter how large or small. It creates a logistical nightmare along the entire line, from us having to keep track of who has ordered which change, to the production manager, atelier, workers etc who have to track that one bag different from the rest. We respectfully ask that you don't request customisations to your individual bag, as the answer will always be a hard no.
