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Kantha Kalamkari Tote Bag - Assorted

A spacious and functional bag with a touch of cultural art!

This quilted, padded cotton bag features multiple pockets and a zip-top closure, making it perfect for everyday use. Handcrafted by artisans in India, this bag showcases traditional Kalamkari prints and supports marginalized women through Fair Trade.

  • Measures 14"L x 14"W x 3.25"D
  • Includes an inside zippered pocket, outside pocket, and zip-top closure
  • Each bag is unique, sold as an assortment
  • Handmade by artisans working with Fair Trade partner Baldarshan
  • Your purchase helps empower socially marginalized women, including those who are destitute, HIV-affected, or physically challenged

Kalamkari Art
Kalamkari is an ancient Indian art form that involves painting cotton fabric with natural vegetable dyes using a bamboo pen (kalam). Each design is hand-painted, making every bag unique with its own color and pattern variations.

Please send us a message if you would like to select a color and we'll send pictures of what's available.

Meet the Maker: india collection
Your purchase creates income and social reform for hundreds of artisans in Mumbai, as well as funding community improvement projects for their communities. More than... read more