Red Green Fig Bag

This red green fig bag scatters clusters of figs across cotton dyed in rich red and green tones, colors that give the fruit motif a late-summer feel whatever the actual season. Each fig is printed by hand with a carved wooden block, in an artisan workshop in India, from a design conceived in France.

The printer presses the block firmly onto the cotton, motif by motif, a slow process that leaves the red green fig bag with its own small, handmade variations rather than the flat uniformity of a machine print.

Couleur Nature has worked with block printing for more than thirty years, linking a design studio in France with artisan workshops in India where the technique has been practiced for generations. Every wooden block used for this red green fig bag is carved by hand before it ever touches a length of cotton, and no two printers press it in quite the same way. That small human variation is part of what separates a hand block-printed tote from anything produced by machine, and it remains at the heart of the brand’s identity today.

Designed for genuine market use, this tote carries a full haul of fresh fruit, vegetables and bottles without ever pulling at the seams. The cotton is thick enough to resist the wear of a busy shopping morning. This tote works just as well for a spontaneous stop at the bakery as for a longer market morning spent moving between several stalls.

The handles, long and doubled at their base, remain comfortable whether carried by hand or over the shoulder for a longer walk home. Once emptied, the bag folds down to a compact size that fits easily into a coat pocket or a larger bag.

Paired with a matching tea towel from the same fig collection, this red and green bag also makes a warm, seasonal gift for anyone who loves cooking with fruit. It is a small, practical way to bring craftsmanship into a daily routine, rather than keeping it for occasional use only.