Diamond Tote Textured Organic Linen /Beeswaxed Leather Trim /Plant Dyed Linen Lining 1
Diamond Tote Textured Organic Linen /Beeswaxed Leather Trim /Plant Dyed Linen Lining 2
Diamond Tote Textured Organic Linen /Beeswaxed Leather Trim /Plant Dyed Linen Lining 3

Diamond Tote Textured Organic Linen /Beeswaxed Leather Trim /Plant Dyed Linen Lining

$90

textured/sculptured substantial linen tote with vegetable tanned, beeswaxed leather trim. this linen is from an 80 year old eco oriented mill in europe. i use linen because it is a clean, naturally anti-microbial fiber. growing flax and weaving it into linen fabric is a very sustainable process, and always has been. this linen has a great nubby texture and a variety of tans/gray fibers in it. the leather straps are hand waxed with beeswax from a beekeeper down the road from my house. hand cut. leather will darken naturally over time. straps and logo tag are secured with nickel rivets. rivets are finished on both ends, and are secured with leather "washers" for durability. stitched leather bottom for structure and durability. rainbow metallic embroidery lacing along top and side edges. the tote is lined with a cheery pale yellow linen. the linen is from the same old mill, different weave. I dyed it by hand with plant dye. 2 large interior pockets, big enough for a small notebook. zig zag stitching for strength. hidden rare earth magnet closure 13" wide, 11" tall, strap drop 10" made to order. details may vary slightly. please allow about 2-3 weeks for me to make your tote. I will ship outside the U.S., just contact me for a shipping quote/details.

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Briana Brant

Briana Brant

Arden + James

Chadds Ford, PA
Member since: 2013
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I am an industrial designer with a home workshop near Philadelphia, PA. I am a mother of two little boys, and a maker of things whenever I have a free hand.

I work with natural materials to create functional and meaningful pieces that will last a lifetime or longer. I allow the natural materials to "be themselves," or I let their natural characteristics become the character of the finished piece.

My pieces are sold in local boutiques and museum shops, as well as online.

Learn more about me and the materials I use on my website: ardenandjames(dot)com.


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