Black Kenyan Market Tote

Inspired by traditional Kenyan market baskets, this roomy Black Kenyan Market Tote is handwoven by Kenyan women. Their exceptional weaving skills have been passed down to them by their mothers as part of a multi-generation tradition. Eco-friendly and beautiful, let this multi-task as a beach bag, knitting bag or general carryalls. 100% natural sisal. Colors may vary.  Approx. 11"h. x 16"w. x 9"d. with 11.5"l. handle.

Museum Provenance

Enjoy the creative ingenuity of African artisans, whose work elevates the everyday to the sublime. The exhibits at our National Museum of African Art, inspiring all the objects on these pages, display the finest examples of traditional and contemporary African artists working in all of these mediums—jewelry, textiles, leather and clay. Sales of these works help sustain traditional artforms that might otherwise be lost, and provides income to artisans from Uganda, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.