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Ash Wisdom Handmade Sisal Straw Basket Tote Bag

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$62.5 $125 In stock

Category: Fall Collection

Full Ash Wisdom Tote – From the Wisdom Series

Grounded. Graceful. Purposeful.

The Full Ash Wisdom Tote is a bold yet grounding piece from our Wisdom Series, designed to embody the strength, calm, and resilience found in African tradition. Woven entirely in a rich ash gray tone, this bag reflects the wisdom of elders, the steadiness of earth, and the quiet strength of women.

Crafted by artisan women in Kenya, each tote is handwoven from natural sisal fiber—a resilient, plant-based material made from the agave plant. Natural, organic, and biodegradable, this tote is both eco-conscious and fashion-forward. Its leather handles and button closure offer both durability and everyday elegance. The 7-inch leather tote handles and a secure button closure keep your belongings safe, while the two side leather loops allow you to attach a shoulder strap for added convenience (strap not included)

Spacious enough for your beach towels, farmer’s market finds, travel essentials, or daily must-haves, the Full Ash Wisdom Tote blends function with meaningful impact.  This tote bag is made for daily use and can transition easily as a gym bag, canvas tote bag, or lunch bag for women. If you have to pack essentials in a travel toiletry bag or organize cosmetics in a makeup bag.

With every purchase, you’re helping empower women with fair wages, while also funding SAWA SAWA’s vital nonprofit programs—bringing clean water, food security, menstrual health resources, and solar lights to protect wildlife in Kenya’s artisan villages and conservation corridors.

Product Features:

  • Size: 22” (top width) x 14” (height) x 14” (bottom diameter) (approx. )
  • 7” long  Leather handles (approx. ), no long strap included
  • Materials: Organic sisal fiber (vegan), genuine leather handles, button closure
  • Color: Full ash gray – symbolizing depth, wisdom, and strength
  • Uses: Ideal for beach, pool, shopping, storage, or travel
  • Handmade. Sustainable. Impactful.

Carry strength. Carry meaning. Carry SAWA SAWA.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Hazel ★★★★★

The woven sisal has a nice firm structure, so it holds its shape even when I load it up with a water bottle and a book. Feels sturdy enough for everyday errands.

Isabella ★★★★★

The handles sit comfortably on my shoulder even when I've got a water bottle and a paperback inside. The sisal has a nice dry texture that feels handmade rather than machine-perfect, which I like.

Violet L. ★★★★★

The sisal weave is tighter and sturdier than I expected, and it holds its shape even when I stuff it with a water bottle and a book for the farmers market. Carries like a proper tote but looks far nicer than the floppy straw bags I've had before.