Gorgeous handmade back-to-school supplies for 2018/19

September is just around the corner and there’s no better time to treat yourself to some gorgeous new handmade supplies to take you into the new academic year.  From school bags, book bags, satchels and personalised PE bags, to pencil cases, accessories, stickers to decorate your journals and other school stationery, we’ve got lots of ideas to take you back to school, college or university in style.

Featured image: Harris Tweed pencil case by LifeCovers

So if you want to be the coolest kid on the block, don’t just stock up in the supermarket with the rest of the crowd, stand out with original handmade supplies, personalised pencils and one-off pieces, made by indie designers and makers in the UK. Here are some ideas to get you started, but there are loads more in our Back to School 2018/19 Guide >

Leather Mini Kids Satchel by Orgill Originals

A5 notebook by Sam Osbourne Store

Water bottle bag by Just Sew Knits

Waterproof pencil case by Jiggle Ma Wiggle

Personalised pencils by NightNavy

Animal pencil toppers by Lily Lily Handmade

Sausage dog sticker by Hofficraft

Tote bag by Francesca’s Words

Happy face and wink face emoji rubber stamps by Little Stamp Store

See more Back to School ideas on Folksy >

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