batik textile

Abstract patterns swirl and bloom across black cotton in this contemporary tote bag where ancient batik techniques meet modern design sensibility. India’s Rajnandinee and Srabonti blend leaf, floral and geometric motifs into a mesmerizing composition that gives the bag its distinctive character and visual depth. A zippered opening reveals a thoughtfully designed, fully-lined interior complete with one zippered pocket and two open pockets, offering all the room you need to keep your daily essentials neatly sorted and easily accessible.

Floral motifs in teal and coal black bend their way across an alabaster body in this tote handbag, crafted from 100% cotton with black sides and straps. India's Rajnandinee and Srabonti apply the designs using the daboo, or mud batik method, where a mud resist is applied to the fabric before submerging it in vats of dye. The bag opens at the top with a zipper to reveal a black polyester lining with two open pockets and a single zipper pocket.

Add a personal touch to your days with a convenient creation by Mary Dzidzienyo from Ghana. Working with cotton, the artisan creates a tote bag with a generous space that allows you to run your errands neatly, all while expressing your refined side with its batik design composed of black and white hues in a splatter pattern. In addition, the accessory comes with a linen lining and is named after the Ewe word Alua, meaning “lovely one.”

Diverse experiences have taught Ghanaian artisan Mary Dzidzienyo that an elegant spirit is a fearless one. Inspired by those resilient souls that make the world go, Mary handcrafts this cotton tote bag with a lovely batik design in a palette of black and white hues arranged in a splatter pattern for a chic sensation. The bag, lined with linen, has a hidden meaning: it is titled after the inspirational Hebrew word adira, which means “courageous.”

Floral motifs in olive and teal form an elegant thicket across a straw-colored body in this tote handbag, crafted from 100% cotton with black sides and straps. India's Rajnandinee and Srabonti apply the designs using the daboo, or mud batik method, where a mud resist is applied to the fabric before submerging it in vats of dye. The bag opens at the top with a zipper to reveal a black polyester lining with two open pockets and a single zipper pocket.