String Basket Tote - Natural & Black

Woven by hand, carried every day.

There's a particular kind of tote that earns a permanent spot by the door — sturdy enough for a farmers market haul, structured enough not to collapse under a stack of groceries, good-looking enough that you don't mind carrying it into brunch. This one is built for that role.

It starts as elephant grass, the same fiber Ghanaian weavers have shaped into functional baskets for generations, coiled by hand into a sturdy 14" tote body and finished with braided black leather handles — part utility, part statement piece.

Built From a Working Material

Elephant grass is naturally strong and slightly stiff, which is exactly why it holds its shape as a bag rather than slumping like woven cotton or straw. Made Brave's tote measures 14"H x 15"W x 10"D, roomy enough for a full farmers market haul or a day at the beach without losing its structure at the bottom.

Keeping Its Shape

Elephant grass holds up well to daily use — wipe it down with a damp cloth if needed, and keep it out of standing water so the coil stays tight over time.

Product Details

14"H x 15"W x 10"D. Elephant grass body with braided black leather handles. Handwoven in Ghana. Each piece varies slightly since it's made by hand, not a mold.

Ideal For

Farmers market trips, beach days, or anywhere you want a bag with actual structure. Gift-giving for anyone who prefers handmade over mass-produced. This Fair Trade piece comes through Powered by People (a certified B Corp), the wholesale platform that connects Made Brave with independent maker-brands rather than mass manufacturers — buying it supports that sourcing relationship, not just a design.

Built to be carried every day, and to look better for it.

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