humans of the world totes

Humans of The World totes are inspiring collection of portraits of humans from different parts of the world. Our first designs depict beautiful expression of tribal woman and tribal man of India, known as Adivasis.

Watch this space for more portraits from across the globe - The Zulu of South Africa., Native Americans, Kazakh hunters etc...

Can you believe that each of these totes are individually hand embroidered by rural women artisans from Madhya Pradesh India? This is nothing short of a stunning piece of art. Use it like a regular tote or frame it as an artwork in your home and make you favourite corner look absolutely unique and special. 

Material

Nature baskets are made from 100% banana fibre - so completely natural, vegan and bio-degradable.

Size

Round basket - 35.5 cm Diameter and 7.62cm Height

Small Rectangular basket - 16.2 x 14 x 12.7 cm 

Medium Rectangular basket - 21.5 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm

Small Cylindrical basket - 12.7 x 10 cm

Medium Cylindrical basket - 15.2 x 11.4 cm

Caring for it. - Just love it the way you would love your best friend. 

If you are using it as a planter, please place something on this the plant will rest so that when you water your plants the water does not leak through the banana fibre planter. 

These stunning products are made by talented artisans from a village called Anegundi in south of India. 

The motto of our the trust we are working with is "Empowerment through Conservation" . An initiative started back in 1998, they have successfully created livelihood opportunities for women, based on the natural ecology of the region.

Blending locally available materials and skills that could be strengthened this group developed a range of ‘banana fibre products’, today this unit has grown from its original group of 8 women, to supporting the livelihoods of around 150-200 women.