Checkered Tote Bag: Sage

This canvas tote bag is as versatile as it is functional. The delicate hand-embroidered kantha stitch adds a level of character and texture to the classic check design. Constructed with a durable duck cotton canvas lining, this striped tote bag features an interior slip pocket to help better organize your most used items. Whether running errands or exploring farmer's markets, this bag is the perfect companion for all of life's adventures.

• Size: 16"H x 23"W x 4”D - 12" strap drop
• Materials: 1 Layer of 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton, 1 Layer of Duck Cotton Canvas Lining
• Care: Spot Clean Only

Made by an Artisan in Ajmer, India, this product is Fair Trade Verified and features a hand-stitched signature of the maker.

About Anchal Project: 

Our holistic program is designed to address the diverse needs of each woman and equip them with the tools  to sustain employment as an Anchal artisan and beyond. By offering alternatives to dangerous and exploitative work, we help women rediscover their dignity, independence and creativity in a financially rewarding way. Our programs offer women design and skills training, full-time employment, educational workshops, health services, a supportive community, and access to an international marketplace.

We challenge the textile industry’s exploitative practices by investing in our artisans and creating a human connection that extends worldwide. Each design explores the relationship between art and storytelling, bridging the gap between consumers and each piece’s maker along her journey to empowerment.