Carry your essentials in style with this vibrant handwoven jute tote, lovingly crafted by Fair Trade artisans in Bangladesh. The Maja Jute tote blends artisanal charm with everyday practicality—perfect for farmers market runs, beach days, or simply making your daily commute more colorful. Each bag is uniquely hand-loomed and naturally dyed, inspired by the warm, earthy tones of the Palm Desert. Designed and curated by KORISSA, this sustainable beauty proves that doing good and looking good go hand in hand.
About the artisans: KORISSA partners with four artisans organizations in Bangladesh that operate according to fair trade principles. With the help of the organization, these artisans are able to find financial independence and self-sufficiency. They are able to have greater autonomy by contributing to their family and participating in important decision-making processes. They can also send their kids to school and provide for their basic needs. Most importantly, the artisans are respected for their contributions and dignified with a higher status in their community.
KORISSA is committed to building up sustainable relationships with our artisans and working together to preserve the culture and history while providing our artisans access to fair wages, broader markets, and secure, sustainable livelihoods. KORISSA is committed to consuming less and being more conscious about waste by using eco-friendly, sustainable materials and forms of production.
About the Brand
KORISSA is a small women-led business based in New York City. They encourage the modern shopper to purchase consciously by offering environmentally and socially responsible handmade goods crafted with high-quality, locally-sourced materials.
KORISSA partners with artisan organizations that operate according to fair trade principles. All partner organizations are Fair Trade Certified™ and commit to operating a safe and healthy workplace, promoting environmental sustainability, empowering rural women through handicraft production and small job creation, and paying each artisan a fair living wage. In addition, fair wages ensure new possibilities for members of these communities, including access to education and health care. Purchasing KORISSA's unique handcrafted products supports artisans in marginalized and low-income communities.
Details
Dimensions: Approximately 16”tall x 16"wide / Handle drop 7"
Weight: 0.7 lbs
Color: Natural, Blue and Brown
Due to the handcrafted nature, slight variation will occur in design, color, and size.
Handcrafted by artisans in Bangladesh
Materials & Care
Material: 100% Handwoven Jute-Cotton Fabric
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Do not rub stains or spills from your bag as this may spread the stain and loosen the fibers.
Be sure to dry properly after water damage.
Be sure to keep out of direct sunlight, or jute fabric color can change and fade.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping:
Unless otherwise indicated, all orders will ship within 1-3 business days from our location in Miami, FL. Express orders are expedited and shipped within 1 business day.
Economy orders, shipped via UPS Ground or USPS Ground Advantage, typically arrive in 1-5 business days based on destination. Express orders are sent via UPS Next Day Air and arrive within 1-2 business days.
Domestic economy shipping is free on orders over $100.
Returns:
We accept exchanges and returns, free of charge, within 30 days of the delivery date. Regular-priced items can be returned for store credit or exchange.
Any merchandise marked “sale” or “final sale” cannot be returned and are ineligible for exchange or store credit. This includes all jewelry (unless damaged), beauty, lingerie, swimwear, hats, and hair accessories. Items bought with store credit are final sale.
We do not offer price adjustments for items that go on sale after the date of purchase.
All international orders and items marked as final sale are not eligible for exchanges or refunds.
For more information, please review our Shipping and Returns policy.
