Fairmount Market Bag

We LOVE that we get to rep our neighborhood with this cute tote that does good too! Read about the maker below to learn how this tote makes a positive impact. 

The Details:

• Each bag is handcrafted by a co-op of artisan women in Bangladesh
• Jute bag with waterproof lining and natural, vegetable-tanned leather straps makes for a durable carryall that will be with you for years
• Interior slip pocket for phone & wallet measures 5'' x 7''
• Market tote carries over 135 lbs
• 11.25'' Strap drop
• Bag Measurements: 12.5" wide x 15" in high x 5.5" in deep

The Maker: 

Following the 1971 war that established Bangladesh's independence, as a response to the growing pains experienced by the new nation, Saidpur Enterprises began as a project to help mothers trying to provide for malnourished children with employment producing jute handicrafts. Together with Apolis - who now sells their market totes worldwide - they provide fair trade wages and literacy classes as well as training on nutrition, women's legal rights, and educational awareness and finance. The totes are made of jute which is a natural resource indigenous to the area, helping to rebuild the local economy & create opportunity for the whole supply chain - farmer to artisan!