Perfect for using as a gift bag and then a shopping bag. This Natural Jute bag comes with a 100% Cotton lined pocket with a Velcro fastening on one side which is very handy when out shopping as you will not have to empty out the bag to find your phone when it rings - who hasn't had to do that - I know I have. A place to pop your phone, keys and your purse. The bag itself measures approximately 30 x 30 x 20 cm (12 x 12 x 8 inches). The fabric pocket - which has been hand sewn onto the bag is a panel featuring Iconic London items including St Pauls Cathedral, London Black Taxi, Beefeaters, London Eye, red telephone boxes, route master buses and Tower Bridge on a white background. I have one of these bags that I use when I am out and about to hold my knitting or crochet - I use the pocket for scissors, tape measure and spare knitting needles or crochet hook. So this bag has a multitude of uses.