Eleventh hour Xmas gifts from upmarket accessory brand Prickly Pear's online shop at www.pricklypearshop.com

PRESS DISPENSARY - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 - Left it to the eleventh hour to buy for a mum, sister, wife or girlfriend? Rather than resorting to chocolates yet again this Christmas, time-poor shoppers seeking inspiration should peruse upmarket accessory brand Prickly Pear's online shop at http://www.pricklypearshop.com .

Rare is the woman who won't enjoy a luxurious leather and suede shoulder bag, a sumptuous scarf or an exquisite Indian sarong. And, thanks to Prickly Pear's focus on producing only its own designs of elite and exclusive handmade items, a gift from its site is guaranteed to score seasonal brownie points.

Proving particularly popular this Christmas are Prickly Pear's new, natural linen cosmetic and toiletry bags, in a range of prints, colours and sizes. The 'Tamarind' collection comes in three colour themes - paprika red, china blue and oatmeal - and there's a choice of pretty and practical floral prints with durable, wipe-clean PVC coating. All the bags have plastic linings and zip fasteners, and the toiletry bags have an additional outside pocket. With two sizes of toiletry bags from GBP 11.50 and two sizes of cosmetic bag from just GBP 9.50, they make an ideal gift for the travelling woman or just for general daily use.

Orders can be placed up to Monday December 21 for delivery in the UK by Christmas Eve.

Established in 1997, Prickly Pear has gained a strong reputation for quality materials and craftsmanship, vibrant colours and distinctive designs. Until recently, its products were only available from select outlets in the UK but the launch of its own, direct retail website in November 2009 delighted fans of the brand - and is proving a powerful plus to anyone stumped for ideas for the stylish woman this Christmas.

Prickly Pear founder Joanna Mason says: "All our designs are exclusive to Prickly Pear and hand-crafted solely for us - we don't buy from other designers and we don't resell anyone else's goods. Pick something from our site this Christmas and you know you're giving the woman in your life something truly special."

With a strong Mediterranean feel, taking inspiration from Joanna's beachfront shop 'Indigo' in Spain, Prickly Pear's range includes leather and textile bags, baskets, jewellery from Thailand, beach accessories, sarongs and kaftans from India.

Notes for editors

Prickly Pear was launched in 1997 by designer Joanna Mason, as a Sussex based designer and retailer. A few years ago it relocated to the port of Javea, a traditional fishing village situated on the most easterly point of Spain. There, Joanna also runs the beachfront shop 'Indigo'.

Joanna promises her UK customers a genuinely local UK service, with GBP GBP charges, UK delivery times and shipping costs, a UK returns address and a UK phone number.

Some Prickly Pear products are restricted to its network of authorised high street retailers whilst others are exclusive to the website.

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