Ceci Tote (Black)

Are you looking for a lightweight, durable, go-everywhere tote or laptop bag? The Ceci Tote features a modern take on the traditional diamond weaving patterns in Chiapas and leather handles with a buckle accent. Lined in white cotton muslin with an interior zip pocket. Comes with a free friendship bracelet made by the girls your purchase supports. Details: Size: 17" h x 15" w x 2.5" g Material: 100% cotton, 100% cow leather handles Handmade in Mexico Impact: The fabric for this bag was woven on a pedal loom by Josefa, with help from her daughter Ceci, in Nachig, Chiapas. The bag was assembled in an ethical factory outside of Mexico City. Each bag provided 2 days of fair work to women in Mexico. The sale of each bag provides a week of life skills mentoring for adolescent indigenous girls through the Catrinka Girls Project. The woman behind the bag: As of 2014, Josefa is married and has 5 children: 3 girls, and 2 boys. Her mother taught her how to embroider by hand when she was 6, an