Checkered Canvas Tote Bag

Make a statement with our checkered tote bag! Featuring a trendy checkered design and a sturdy canvas lining, this tote is as stylish as it is practical. An interior slip pocket keeps your phone or keys within easy reach, while the comfy cotton straps make it the perfect shoulder bag. Roomy and versatile, it’s ideal for farmers markets, work, or even as an overnight bag. Product Details: • Size: 16"H x 23"W x 4"D - 52" strap drop length • Materials: 1 layer of 100% organic cotton twill, canvas-lined interior • Dyed with non-toxic & low-impact AZO-free dyes • Handcrafted by a skilled woman artisan in Ajmer, India • Features the hand-stitched signature of the maker on the tag

Note from Liz: I am honored to carry a selection of bags and coats from Anchal. When I came across Anchal while planning what I would carry at Three Bird Layne, I was first struck by the gorgeous patchwork and stitching. Then as I read more about their story, I realized that their values are literally woven into each item. And that story is further honored when the artists embroider their name into each finished piece they make.

More about Anchal: Sisters Maggie and Colleen Clines founded Anchal (pronounced on-chal) in 2010, believing that design can change lives. Anchal provides valuable skills training in textile production and fair-wage employment to marginalized women in India. The holistic program, run by our NGO partner, includes education workshops, health services, and community benefits, fostering financial independence and creativity.⁠ The artisans create handmade products that blend traditional techniques with eco-friendly methods like vintage and organic cotton, minimizing environmental impact and championing sustainability in the fashion industry. Each product carries the hand-stitched signature of the woman who skillfully created it. ⁠