Betsy Olmsted - Printed Totes

Designed and sampled through the pandemic- and now 18 months later- meet Betsy's first ever Tote Bag! Printed with Betsy's handprinted designs, these everyday bags feature raw leather straps with brass rivets; an inside zipper pocket and two interior open pockets. 100% natural color cotton canvas duck exterior and lining, with thin reinforcement sandwiched in between for extra stability. Raw leather/natural newbuck straps that soften and patina with Age. Small batch & ethically Mmade in India. Dimensions: 14.5" W x 15" L with gusseted bottom About the Artist:Betsy Olmsted is the woman behind her namesake brand know for its nature inspired prints and imaginative color. With a childhood dream of becoming a naturalist, Betsy has always adored animals and possessed an intrinsic fascination with the natural world, collecting specimens which have become subjects in her art. Through her travels and study, Betsy learned to value objects of meaning: art, culture, antiques, and, most notably, textiles. Upon majoring in studio art at Skidmore College she spent four inspiring months studying in India before receiving a Master's Degree in Textile Design from Philadelphia University. Betsy's passion for creatures and flora, hues and patterns, artistic expression and material culture formed the foundation for her company.