Sensory Muff Handbag – A Memory-Stirring Comfort Accessory

Sensory Muff Handbag Inspired by Memories

Do you remember the handbags you used to carry—filled with treasures, scents, and stories? For many, a handbag is more than an accessory; it’s a memory keeper. This red sensory muff handbag is designed to evoke those warm recollections, especially for individuals with dementia or sensory needs. The color red often sparks emotional memories, making this sensory muff handbag both comforting and familiar.

Features of the Sensory Muff Handbag

Multisensory Design 

Crafted to stimulate touch, sight, sound and even smell and taste this sensory muff engages multiple senses. It offers soothing activity for restless hands and supports emotional wellbeing through familiar textures and interactive elements.

Exterior Features 

The outer surface includes five textured pockets with varied closures:

• Zipper
• Button
• Snap
• Plastic buckle

In addition, a clear plastic pocket on the back allows for a photo—of a loved one, pet, childhood moment, or favorite landscape. The photo can be changed weekly or more often, depending on the recipient’s needs. Add a scented tissue, a drop of essential oil, or a small treat to one of the pockets to engage smell and taste.

Heartfelt Details on the Sensory Muff Handbag

Four heart-shaped embellishments offer visual and tactile stimulation:

• Silver “handmade with love” charm
• Red wooden heart bead
• Fabric heart made from red diamond-patterned textile
• Crocheted teddy yarn heart with stuffing and a tiny bell inside

Each heart is securely attached and designed to be touched, viewed, and gently shaken.

Additional Sensory Elements on the Handbag Muff

• Crocheted key lanyard with a parrot clasp for attaching keys, charms, or small plush toys
• Small padlock and key
• Wooden ring covered in crochet
• Handle made of red wooden beads threaded onto a crocheted strap. Beads can be moved like an abacus

These features make this sensory muff both functional and engaging.

Interior Features 

Inside the muff, you’ll find:

• A soft square of teddy yarn with a crinkly baking bag piece underneath
• Felt flower
• Satin ribbon bow
• Red-and-white decorative ribbon
• Red lace
• Red faux leather patch

Each element adds depth to the sensory experience and invites exploration.

Personalized Options

This sensory muff handbag can be customized to reflect the recipient’s emotional memories and interests. What places or seasons do they love? You can even send a photo of a meaningful location to be laminated and placed in the handbag’s photo pocket. Send your image to: anna-liisa(at)alisadesigns.fi

Benefits of the Sensory Muff Handbag

This sensory muff handbag is a therapeutic tool for individuals with dementia, autism, ADHD, or sensory processing needs. It calms, comforts, and activates through multisensory engagement. Research supports the positive effects of sensory muffs in promoting emotional wellbeing and memory recall.