The history of your Canvas Tote is as curious as the small bag that carries a variety of your stuff. The term tote which means to carry/ a carrier can be traced back to the 17th Century but was only used to describe bags until the 20th Century. A canvas tote will generally be used to carry a variety of material. Your shopping, books , girlie stuff , what not.
There are various kind of canvas tote s whose purpose may be defined by objects carried and possibly the prevailing trends of fashion. Your typical tote bag is square shaped or rectangular in shape .It can be made in a variety of material including nylon, leather, canvas or any other durable fabric. It has an open top with handles that can be worn on the shoulder or the crook of the arm. The following is a short list of some of the totes that exist in the modern world.
Laptop totes- As the name suggests these bags are used for carrying laptops; they come equipped with several layers and folders.
Shopping totes- Used for your day-to-day household shopping. They are made from sturdy material such as canvas. They are the most recognizable canvas tote.
Wine and Cheese totes – Made mostly from breathable and sturdy cotton to facilitate the breathing of your cheese and wine.
Travel totes- They come equipped with several compartments to facilitate all your travel needs. they are also made of sturdy material to accommodate rugged traveling conditions. This is another popular canvas tote .
Designer totes – These are produced by the big names in the fashion industry and have a two-fold function. Foremost to perform its intended task and secondly for the psychological boost-donning designer wear gives one.
Evening totes – As the name suggests they are for formal evening occasions. Most have a shiny finish such as silk or satin.
Sports totes-These are used to carry your sports shoes. They are normally unisex with mens totes having a sturdier buckle and made of more rugged material such as canvas. It is also another popular canvas tote .
While shopping for a canvas tote, the following guideline should be followed:
a) Get the size of the tort that fits the description of the job/ purpose you have in mind. For instance, a shopping tote should be open topped and sturdy.
b) Your tote should have a sturdy base and sturdy seems, this help keep the tote upright and also enable it accommodate your material.
c) Sturdy handles that are not easily yanked from the body of the bag.
d) Possibly get one with an antimicrobial finish that ensures your tote is constantly kept fresh.
Canvas tote bags come in all price ranges from discount bags, to bags that are given for free to raise awareness on certain issues etc.
Some of the brands of tote bags include-
Micheal Kors
Dolce and Gabbana
Juicy Couture
These are but a few of the brands of tote bags.
Canvas Tote bags can be obtained at general shops, high end designer shops, small cottage industries, or even designed by yourself.
