A tote bag made from traditional French Toile de Jouy fabric, delicately hand-embroidered with one of my favourite French words: “poésie”.
The word “poésie” evokes poetry, poetic beauty, romance and a certain sense of wonder — the feeling that everyday life can hold its own little stories and moments of beauty.
I wanted to express the idea that our everyday lives can be filled with poetic and romantic moments.
While the “amour” series, featuring its signature heart motif, has a more playful and POP character, this design has a simpler, more understated and chic feel.
The Story Behind This Bag
I first started using this Toile de Jouy fabric during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a time when face masks were in short supply, I happened to have some of this fabric at home, so I decided to make handmade masks with it.
I shared them on Instagram, and they quickly became popular.
Since then, this fabric has become one of the iconic materials that represents KAORI embroidery.
The classic charm of Toile de Jouy, paired with the subtle hand embroidery of “poésie”, creates a soft, elegant and timeless feel.
I have also chosen a range of colourful options that can add a little touch of colour to your outfit.
I hope you will enjoy this charming combination of traditional French patterns and delicate hand embroidery.
Features
With its generous size, this tote is perfect for everyday use. It can comfortably hold a laptop, lunch box, water bottle, books, and even your shopping on the way home.
The lining is carefully selected to complement the colour of each outer fabric. I hope you will enjoy the unique colour combinations of both the exterior and the lining.
The opening features ties that can be knotted to create a lovely silhouette. They also help keep your belongings secure — a handy feature, especially in Paris :)
The inner pocket is a convenient size and comfortably fits a smartphone.
Product Details
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Material: Cotton (Toile de Jouy)
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Width: Approx. 32 cm
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Height: Approx. 32 cm
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Gusset: Approx. 13 cm
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Handle length: Approx. 64 cm
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Inner pocket: Approx. 20 × 15 cm
Please note: Due to the nature of the fabric, slight variations in colour intensity and pattern placement may occur.
Shipping
Your order will be shipped from Paris within 3 business days, by tracked postal service.
Delivery usually takes approximately 10 days from the date of shipment.
Enjoy free shipping on orders over €200.
Before You Purchase
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We are unable to accept returns or exchanges for reasons of personal preference. Please take a moment to carefully check the colour, size, price and product details before placing your order.
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This is an original design by KAORI embroidery. Please do not copy, reproduce or create items inspired by this design for commercial purposes.
