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Embroidered Cotton Tote

Name: Embroidered Cotton Tote
Brand: Local Women's Handicrafts
SKU: lwh-embctntottrq
Price: 58.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Handmade by survivor artisans from Local Women's Handicrafts in Nepal to provide dignified employment for marginalized and exploited women.

$58

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Rooted in tradition and crafted for modern use, the Embroidered Cotton Tote is made from 100% handwoven cotton using a 100-year-old vintage weaving machine. Naturally dyed and embroidered by hand, this eco-friendly tote blends timeless artistry with everyday function.

Featuring a zippered top for added security and a cotton-lined interior with a small inner compartment for your phone or wallet, this tote is as practical as it is beautiful. Carry it over your shoulder or by hand—perfect for daily errands, market trips, or meaningful gifting.

Each bag is handmade by women artisans in Nepal through Local Women’s Handicrafts (LWH). With 100% of profits going directly to the artisans, your purchase supports fair wages, sustainable production, and a brighter future for women rebuilding their lives.

Pair with:

Embroidered Cotton Pouch

Details:

Material: 100% authentic cotton, handwoven and naturally dyed
Features: Hand embroidery, zipper closure, cotton inner lining, small internal pocket
Carry Options: Shoulder or hand
Origin: Handmade in Nepal by Local Women’s Handicrafts

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Updated May 27, 2025.

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A pre-paid shipping label will be provided and a $7 shipping cost dedicated from the refund. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send an email to notify you when your refund has been processed.

The only items we cannot issue a refund on are items purchased that have been marked down, gift cards, special orders, and shipping charges.

Exchange Policy

We are only able to process returns at this time. If you would like to exchange a product, please follow our return policy above.

You can re-order at any time during this process.

NOTE: When shipping an item valued over $75 on your own, consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee that we will receive the returned item.

Meet the Artisans

Local Women's Handicrafts

Country

Nepal

Demographic

Extreme Poverty

Local Women's Handicrafts is on mission to lift up marginalized and exploited women; to give them opportunity, skills, and a sense of dignity; and to spread our model of empowerment across the world.

LWH was started by Nasreen Sheikh as a small shop in Kathmandu, Nepal. At only the age of 16, Nasreen had already survived two years as a child laborer in a sweatshop. She opened LWH to take control of her own destiny and provide herself with hope she had never had.

At the shop, Nasreen began to train local women to make handcrafted textiles they could sell at her shop. As she saw the women gain confidence and light return to their eyes, she realized she had the opportunity to spread this work across the world and empower disadvantaged women everywhere.

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