A colorful patchwork tote bag featuring a mix of patterns and colors, including red, purple, and blue squares. The bag has striped blue handles and a decorative zipper pull on top.
A colorful cloth bag is filled with various groceries including a bottle of olive oil, fresh cherry tomatoes, radishes, an avocado, bananas, a loaf of bread, a lime, and assorted Equal Exchange packaged products.
A bag with a colorful, patterned interior is open, revealing three keys on a keychain and a blue smartphone inside. The bag has blue handles and a zippered opening.
Close-up of a colorful fabric with a patchwork design featuring purple, pink, brown, and blue patches. The fabric is adorned with hand-stitched patterns and has a decorative string with fabric beads in various shapes and colors attached.
Patchwork Carryall tote worn over the shoulder of a person in a green jacket
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Patchwork Carryall Bag

This MarketPlace India bag is truly one of a kind. Each bag is made from a patchwork of upcycled fabric squares that are overdyed for a unified look, then finished with hand-embroidered accents and a dangle ornament. Soft and roomy with enough space for a small grocery run. 15" tall, 18" wide at the top, tapering to 10.5" wide at the bottom, 8" deep at the base. Full zip enclosure at the top with open inner pocket. 100% cotton, colors and patterns may vary due to the variety of upcycled fabrics. Made in Nallasapopra, India by the fair trade artisans of Aakasa Cooperative.

$68.00
SKU: 43000

Wash separately in a gentle cycle using cold water with a mild detergent. No bleach or bleach alternatives. Not recommended to dry in a dryer, line dry out of direct sun.
A woman wearing a purple dress is measuring ribbon at a table with stacks of colorful fabric squares. She is in a room with an open door and a window, through which greenery is visible. A sewing machine is nearby.

Aiming to reach the sky, with MarketPlace India

Aakasa Cooperative is a group of 10 women who established their own business in 2023 after being inspired by the founding of another cooperative which couldn't accommodate all of them. In response, a new group began forming and for some of them, it was their first experience working outside the home. This allowed them to discover what it means to earn their own income and develop a sense of independence. The name "Aakasa" means "sky" and the founding members explained that it represents their intent: "Through our work and our group, we should aim to reach the sky." Equal Exchange is proud to partner with MarketPlace India, an organization that has empowered co-ops of women artisans for more than 40 years. Through this collaboration we're excited to offer a limited collection of artisan-made textiles that each contribute to the hope and independence of these inspiring women.

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Our roasting team in Massachusetts batch-roasts coffee daily to bring you the best flavors of each harvest. At the lighter end of the roast spectrum, we accentuate the unique fruity and floral notes within the beans. As the roast length increases, the natural sugars in the coffee beans caramelize and darken to elicit a richer body. Our darkest roasts fully express the beans’ natural oils, yielding subtle smokiness and flavors akin to dark chocolate. At every level, our expert team creates a smooth, clean, and balanced cup with reliable consistency from batch to batch.