Foldable Bags
Popping into the shop and forgot your bag? With a foldable shopping bag that never happens again. Unfold it, pack your shopping at the till, then fold it back into a small bundle that slips into your coat pocket or handbag. In this category you'll find foldable bags with tulips, windmills, canal houses and Delft Blue, art bags featuring Van Gogh, Vermeer and Mondrian, and practical passport bags and small shoulder bags for travelling. Small in size, big on convenience, and a Dutch souvenir you'll actually use.
Small bags from Holland: always a bag to hand
In the Netherlands, almost everyone keeps one in their coat pocket: a foldable shopping bag. Plastic carrier bags at the till are no longer free, so the Dutch have embraced the reusable bag as an everyday essential. Folded, it takes up hardly any space. Unfolded, it easily carries your groceries, a fresh loaf or your finds from the market. Reusable, lightweight and always within reach.
De Holland Winkel has been selling Dutch souvenirs and gifts since 2002. In this category we've gathered all our smaller bags in one place: from an affordable folding bag with bicycles or tulips to a sturdy shoulder bag for your passport, phone and purse.
Which small bags can you choose from?
Foldable bags with Dutch prints
Cheerful folding bags featuring Amsterdam bicycles on a bridge, colourful canal houses, Dutch windmills, tulips and flowers. Many come in their own little pouch, so they stay neatly tucked away in your bag or pocket.
Delft Blue bags
The most famous shade of blue in the Netherlands, ready to take with you. Choose a foldable bag with a Delft Blue windmill, a woven bag with a windmill landscape or a passport bag in a Delft Blue pattern.
Art to carry
LOQI's foldable shoppers feature famous works of art: Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Starry Night and Almond Blossom, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, Mondrian, and floral still lifes by Rachel Ruysch and Jan Davidsz. de Heem. You'll also find international classics such as Hokusai's Great Wave.
Passport bags and shoulder bags
Small shoulder bags from brands such as Robin Ruth, with windmills, flowers or an Amsterdam print. Just big enough for your passport, phone, keys and some cash, and easy to wear close to your body in a busy city.
A souvenir you'll actually use
A foldable bag is light, flat and takes up no room in your suitcase. That makes it an ideal souvenir to bring home from Holland or to send to friends and family abroad. And unlike many souvenirs, it won't end up forgotten in a drawer: it comes along to the shops, the market and on your travels.
- ✓For everyday use: always a shopping bag with you for that quick trip to the shops.
- ✓For travellers: a passport bag keeps your essentials safe and organised.
- ✓For art lovers: a Van Gogh or Vermeer on your shoulder, a lovely alternative to the museum shop.
- ✓For Dutch expats: a familiar piece of home that comes along every week.
- ✓For businesses: a sustainable, practical corporate gift for international guests or conference visitors.
Frequently asked questions about small bags
How does a foldable bag work? +
Folded, the bag is a small, flat bundle, often in its own pouch or closed with a press stud. At the till you unfold it into a full-sized shopping bag. Afterwards, simply fold it up again and pop it back into your coat pocket, handbag or rucksack.
What is the difference between a passport bag and a regular shoulder bag? +
A passport bag is smaller and flatter. You wear it on a shoulder strap close to your body, so your passport, phone and purse are always within easy reach. Ideal at the airport, on the train and during a city break.
Do you ship small bags abroad? +
Yes. We ship our souvenirs within the Netherlands and worldwide. Foldable bags are light and flat, which makes them one of the easiest gifts to send to friends or family abroad. See our shipping costs page for all destinations.
Can I order bags in larger quantities? +
Certainly. Looking for foldable bags for an event, a conference, a hotel or as a corporate gift? Visit our B2B page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we'll include a card with your message free of charge. Would you like the gift nicely wrapped? Choose from our gift wrapping options.
Discover more bags and travel accessories
Looking for something bigger, or want to pair your bag with other handy travel essentials? Our online shop offers thousands of Dutch souvenirs and gifts, from large shoppers and travel accessories to museum gifts inspired by the Dutch Masters.