Shoppers and Bags
A bag you use every week is the best souvenir there is. Our cotton tote bags and shoppers are a sturdy, eco-friendly alternative to plastic carrier bags, with cheerful Dutch prints: tulips, bicycles, canal houses, the colourful houses of Volendam, the Rotterdam skyline and the flowers of Van Gogh. Choose a simple cotton tote for just a few euros, a foldable shopper that fits in your coat pocket or a stylish shoulder bag by Robin Ruth. Perfect for the market, the weekly shop or a day in the city.
Dutch cotton tote bags and shoppers: practical, reusable and full of Holland
Since 2016, shops in the Netherlands no longer hand out free plastic bags. Ever since, the reusable bag has become part of everyday Dutch life: hanging from the bicycle handlebars, tucked into a rucksack or folded away in a handbag. A cotton tote is strong, light and lasts for years. And if you are going to carry a bag anyway, why not one with a nod to Holland?
De Holland Winkel has been selling Dutch souvenirs since 2002. In this category you will find our shoppers and bags with Dutch designs, from affordable cotton totes to premium shoulder bags and museum bags featuring famous paintings.
What bags can you find in this collection?
Cotton totes with Dutch prints
The classic: a lightweight cotton bag with long handles. Choose from pink or multicoloured tulips, Amsterdam bicycles in yellow, blue, red or green, canal houses and designs featuring Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Holland or Volendam.
Foldable shoppers
Always have a bag to hand without even noticing it. Our folding bags with windmills, tulips, Delft Blue and the Prinsengracht pack away into a small pouch. The foldable LoQi shoppers are roomy, strong and water-repellent, and part of the range is made from recycled material.
Museum bags and art
Take a masterpiece to the market. Canvas bags and shoppers with Van Gogh's Starry Night, Sunflowers and Almond Blossom, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, Mondrian and floral still lifes from the Dutch Golden Age.
Shoulder bags and denim
Looking for something sturdier? The shoulder bags by Dutch brand Robin Ruth have zipped compartments and an eye-catching Holland or Amsterdam logo. You will also find denim bags with Dutch windmills and spacious shoppers with canal houses.
Why a cotton tote is a smart choice
A fabric bag is only truly sustainable if you use it often. Producing cotton takes more resources than a thin plastic bag, but a good cotton tote can be used hundreds of times. A bag with a design you love is the one you will keep reaching for, which turns your souvenir into a trusted travel companion.
- ✓For tourists: light and flat, so it slips easily into your suitcase, and handy for carrying your other souvenirs home.
- ✓For Dutch expats: a recognisable piece of Holland at the market in London, Sydney or Toronto.
- ✓For businesses and groups: a practical giveaway for conference guests, school trips or group outings.
- ✓As gift wrapping: fill it with stroopwafels, Dutch liquorice or a small souvenir and the bag becomes part of the present.
Frequently asked questions about cotton bags and shoppers
Can I wash a cotton tote bag? +
Usually, yes. Wash a printed bag inside out at a low temperature and let it air-dry to keep the print looking its best. To be sure, always check the label or the product page of the bag.
What is the difference between cotton and canvas? +
Canvas is a thicker, more tightly woven fabric, often made from cotton too. A canvas bag keeps its shape better and is suitable for heavier shopping. A thin cotton tote is lighter and easier to fold away.
Do you ship bags abroad? +
Yes. We ship within the Netherlands and worldwide. A cotton tote is light and flat, which makes it an easy gift to send to family or friends abroad.
Can I order bags in larger quantities? +
Certainly. Looking for bags for an event, a hotel, a guided tour or as a corporate gift? Visit our B2B page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we include a free card with your message. Want to make the gift extra special? Choose one of our gift wrapping options.
Discover more bags and Dutch souvenirs
Found your favourite shopper? Our online shop offers thousands of Dutch souvenirs and gifts. Have a look at our other bags, the Robin Ruth collection or our Van Gogh museum souvenirs.