A Rather Splendid Everyday Tote That Actually Works

Look, we're not going to pretend this is rocket science, but we are rather chuffed about it. This is a beautifully crafted jute tote that does exactly what a tote should do: carry your things with genuine style and a touch of artisanal charm. Hand-loomed and naturally dyed in rich red with warm natural accents, it's the sort of bag that makes popping to the market feel like a minor expedition.

Handmade by Fair Trade artisans using time-honoured techniques, each bag carries its own personality. Because it's made by actual humans rather than machines, no two are precisely alike. Rather marvellous, really.

Why Choose Our Jute Tote

Properly Handsome Design: Hand-loomed construction with naturally dyed fibres means genuine visual character and warmth
Fabulously Functional: Spacious enough for weekend markets, daily essentials, or that embarrassingly large number of books you insist on carrying
Ethically Made: Crafted by Fair Trade artisans who deserve and receive proper recognition for their skill
Delightfully Durable: Natural jute fibres that improve with age and use, not deteriorate

Product Details

Dimensions: Approximately 16 inches tall by 16 inches wide, with a 7 inch handle drop
Material: 100 percent handwoven jute fabric
Colour: Natural and red
Authenticity Note: Due to the handcrafted nature of production, slight variations occur in design, colour, and size. This is rather the point.

Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a damp cloth for minor marks
Blot spills gently rather than rubbing, as this prevents the stain spreading and fibres loosening
Dry thoroughly after any water contact
Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve colour vibrancy

Each purchase supports the artisans and Fair Trade practices behind this genuinely rather good bag. The sort of thing you'll reach for time and again.

THE RATHER IMPORTANT BITS

This rather lovely piece ships directly from our brand partner - we work with independent brands who are absolutely brilliant and work frightfully hard to create beautiful things.

SHIPPING DESTINATIONS
Now, here's the thing - our wonderful brand partners ship to lots of different places, but not all of them can ship worldwide.

Some are brilliant at international shipping, others prefer to keep things closer to home.

At checkout, you'll see exactly where this particular brand can send your goodies.

We're terribly sorry, but shipping costs do vary rather wildly depending on where you are in the world. The exact figures pop up at checkout - no nasty surprises!

RETURNS

You have 14 days to return items.

Now, we absolutely adore our brand partners - they work incredibly hard and we do try to support them as much as we possibly can. So I'm rather afraid we have to pass the return postage costs back to you. Frightfully sorry about that!

🌍 PLEASE CHOOSE THOUGHTFULLY:
Our wonderful partners put their hearts into everything they make.

Ordering multiple sizes to try at home is rather hard on our planet and makes things jolly difficult for these brilliant independent creators.
When in doubt, do ask us first!

We're frightfully modern and accept all the usual suspects:

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay

SECURE AS HOUSES
Everything's properly encrypted and secure - your details are safer than the Crown Jewels!

All prices in lovely British pounds £ GBP, though international chaps will see converted prices.

Any payment pickle? We're here to help sort things out! Contact us

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