The Collection
Crochet Tote Bags —
Handmade, One at a Time
Each tote is crocheted by hand in Istanbul, then lined with woven fabric for structure. Spacious enough for daily life — laptop, books, beach, market. When one sells, there is no restock.
- Hand-crocheted, one at a time
- 100% cotton yarn
- Woven interior lining
- Fits a laptop
- Made in Istanbul
- Ships worldwide
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Need something smaller? See the crossbody bags — compact, hands-free, with an adjustable strap.
About the maker
Made by hand. Built to last.
Merve Yamak crochets every bag by hand in her Istanbul studio — stitch by stitch, one at a time. After 17 years in advertising she turned the discipline she had built into something she could hold: a bag, made slowly, made to last. She wants to make things that are more personal, warmer, and more meaningful than what fills the shops.
Every tote starts with a swatch, a colour decision, and a few hours of work before a single stitch becomes a strap. The woven lining is sewn inside by hand — it keeps the base flat and the bag upright. These are not fast bags. That is the point.
Care
How to wash your crochet tote bag.
Hand wash in cool water with a small amount of mild soap.
Reshape while damp — don't wring. Lay flat to dry. The cotton handles water fine; the woven lining prefers not to be soaked repeatedly.
No machine wash. No tumble dry. No ironing directly on the yarn.
FAQ
Questions about crochet tote bags.
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