Yoga Bags — handmade cotton and velvet yoga mat bags, ethically made in Rajasthan, India

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Yoga Bags — Handmade Cotton & Velvet Yoga Mat Bags

Our yoga mat bags are built for what you actually carry to a class — the mat, the towel, the water bottle, the change of clothes. Available as a cotton yoga bag (hand-block-printed, lightweight, breathable, machine-washable on cool) or a velvet yoga mat bag (luxurious, plush, deeply pigmented). Both are hand-quilted onto a sturdy cotton lining, finished with a comfortable adjustable shoulder strap, and sized to fit standard mats up to 75cm long with a front zip pocket for keys, phone, and a folded note for the post-practice coffee.

Designed by a yoga teacher who'd tried them all and never found one that worked. Hand-printed by artisans in Rajasthan from sustainably sourced cotton and quilted velvet. Ethically made, machine-washable, made for the practice that's the heart of why CYC exists in the first place.

Studio to street — how to use it

Our yoga mat bags are built to do more than carry a mat. With a rolled standard mat inside, there's room alongside for:

  • A water bottle (slim, tucked alongside)
  • A small folded towel
  • A pair of socks and a hair tie
  • Phone and keys in the front zip pocket

For everything else — spare clothes, props, a full-size water bottle — wear the yoga bag cross-body and carry a cotton tote alongside. The strap is adjustable so you can wear the mat bag low while the tote sits higher.

Choosing between cotton and velvet

  • Cotton — lighter, breathable, machine washable on cool. Designed for active practice where the bag will see real yoga sweat and regular washing. The Jungle Yoga Bag is our most-loved cotton mat bag.
  • Velvet — plush, deeper pigment, sensory to grip. Spot-clean only. Designed as a slower, more occasion-feeling piece — still functional but more luxurious. The Jungle Velvet Yoga Bag is the plush hero.

If you're a daily practitioner who showers at the studio, choose cotton. If yoga is one of several lives you live and you want one beautiful bag that bridges them, choose velvet.

Who it's for

The yoga mat bag is one of our most-gifted pieces. Perfect for:

  • The yoga teacher who carries a mat to work every day
  • The new practitioner who's just signed up for their first studio membership
  • The friend who's just had a baby and is reclaiming an hour for themselves
  • The partner who's tried every functional mat bag and wants one that's actually beautiful

Care — keeping yours for years of practice

Cotton yoga bags: machine wash cool, line dry. Designed to handle actual yoga sweat and regular washing. The cotton softens with use.

Velvet yoga bags: spot-clean with a damp cloth. Hang to refresh the pile. For deeper cleans, gentle handwash on cold; do not wring; lay flat to dry.

What to expect

Each mat bag is hand-block-printed and hand-quilted by skilled artisans in Rajasthan. You'll see small variations — print alignment, stitch length, dye depth — that mark the hand behind the work. These are not flaws; they're proof of real handcraft.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size yoga mat do they fit?

Approximately 75 cm long × 14 cm diameter — fits any standard yoga mat (4-6 mm thick). Very thick alignment mats (8 mm+) may be a tight squeeze when rolled tightly.

Do they fit a thick alignment mat?

Most standard 4-6 mm mats fit comfortably. Thicker alignment mats (8 mm and above) can be a snug fit when rolled tightly. We recommend rolling once and sliding in to check before buying for a specific mat.

What else fits alongside the mat?

A slim water bottle, a small towel, a pair of socks, plus phone and keys in the front zip pocket. For more, wear cross-body and carry a tote alongside.

Are they machine washable?

Cotton yoga bags: yes — machine wash cold, line dry, designed for real yoga sweat. Velvet yoga bags: spot-clean only, to preserve the plush pile.

Is the strap adjustable?

Yes — every yoga mat bag has an adjustable shoulder strap, designed to wear cross-body or over the shoulder.

Is the cotton sustainable?

Yes — our cotton is sustainably sourced from skilled weavers in India. Hand-block-printing uses natural dyes mixed in small batches, avoiding the heavy chemical processes of industrial printing.

Which mat bag should I start with?

For active daily practice, The Jungle Yoga Bag (cotton, washable). For the heritage Tibetan Tiger motif, The Tibetan Tiger Yoga Bag. For a plush occasion piece, The Jungle Velvet Yoga Bag or The Tibetan Tiger Velvet Yoga Bag.

Soft cotton or plush velvet. Bold prints. Carry your practice in beauty.

Learn how our bags are hand-block-printed in Rajasthan →

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