Description
This handwoven raffia tote holds far more than it seems on first look, with a generous interior and a single pocket to keep small items from disappearing. The structured shape holds its own, whether you're headed to the farmer's market or heading to work.
Woven in Madagascar from responsibly sourced raffia and dyed with natural pigments, the deep black color highlights the graphic patterning of the weave.
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- Raffia
- 13"H x 19"W; 1.1 lb.
- Approx. 43L capacity
- Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keep its shape by stuffing when not in use.
- Spot clean gently with a soft cloth; avoid soaking or moisture, as raffia is a natural fiber.
- Handmade in Madagascar
