Mithila Art Floral Canvas Tote Bag by Danfe Works | Handpainted and Handcrafted in Nepal

Mithila art is one of South Asia's oldest living craft traditions. Originating in the Mithila region of Nepal and Bihar, it has been painted by women for centuries — on walls, on floors, and now, on this tote bag.

Every bag in this collection is handpainted and hand-embroidered by artisans at Danfe Works, a social enterprise based in Kathmandu that provides on-the-job training and employment to marginalised communities in Nepal. The floral patterns you see are not printed. They are drawn by hand, one stroke at a time, by someone who learned this tradition and now earns a livelihood through it.

No two bags are exactly alike. That is not a disclaimer. That is the point.

Choose your colourway

Marigold — warm yellow and orange tones, vivid and joyful

Black and Orange — bold contrast, striking and confident

Black and Blue — cool and elegant, understated in the best way

Beige and Tan — earthy, natural tones that go with everything

Carry it

To the farmers market. To the office. To a gift exchange where you want to bring something nobody else has thought of. This bag works everywhere and means something everywhere.

How it gets to you

This bag ships directly from the Danfe Works studio in Nepal to your door in Australia. It is not sitting in a warehouse. It travels from the hands that made it directly to yours. Delivery to Australia takes 21 to 24 business days. You will receive tracking details once your order is dispatched.

Details

100% cotton canvas. Hand-painted and hand-embroidered Mithila art.

Dimensions 14 x 12 x 4 inches. Handcrafted by Danfe Works artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal. Ships directly from Nepal.