Kassy Kova created this piece as a birthday gift for her mama. The artist wanted to encapsulate the energy of motherly love, honoring the tremendous amount of effort caring mothers put into birthing us, raising us, and shaping us into the people we'll become. This nurturing energy exists in all species, in the fruitful energy of nature itself.
The wooden door was sourced from a street near her studio, the rocks from an adjacent park, the leaves and branches from someone's discarded bouquet, the glass from water bottles, the mirror shards from beside some trash bins, and the jewels from her mother's necklace from Côte d'Ivoire. (Resin, paint, ink, and sparkles are from various art shops).
The title references the religious practice of depicting Madonna and Child (Byzantine, Renaissance, etc.), but here the artist removes the aspect of religion and subverts it with her own spiritual beliefs and cultural heritage.
This tote is not only art you can carry, it is a socially responsible choice. It is a commitment to an ethical supply chain and environmental impact.
Orders are routed to the nearest global production hub, eliminating unnecessary transit to deliver a lighter carbon footprint and lower shipping costs straight to your door. As such, there are slight differences in specifications across regional products. All are ethically sourced and produced.
SPECIFICATIONS for totes shipped to North America:
Certified by OCS and GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, and PETA-Approved Vegan, this tote combines sustainability with practicality.
Ethical Production: Sourced from facilities in India that are fully audited for social responsibility by FAIR TRADE, ensuring fair labor practices and transparent working conditions.
Material: 100% Organic Cotton 3/1 Twill
Weight: Heavyweight fabric, 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
One size: 20″ × 14″ × 5″ (50.8 × 35.6 × 12.7 cm)
Capacity: 6 gallons (23 l)
Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
SPECIFICATIONS for totes shipped internationally:
Certified Origins: Our material is OCS-certified by Control Union (CU811033), meeting rigorous international organic standards.
Ethical Production: Sourced from facilities in Pakistan that are fully audited for social responsibility by SMETA (powered by SEDEX), ensuring fair labor practices and transparent working conditions.
Material: 100% Organic Cotton Canvas
Weight: Heavyweight fabric (10 oz /yd² (340 g/m²))
Details: Sewn-in label for a clean finish
One size: (15" x 16.5" / 38.1cm x 41.9cm) with a 2.6 gallon (10 liter) capacity
Kassy Kova created this piece as a birthday gift for her mama. The artist wanted to encapsulate the energy of motherly love, honoring the tremendous amount of effort caring mothers put into birthing us, raising us, and shaping us into the people we'll become. This nurturing energy exists in all species, in the fruitful energy of nature itself.
The wooden door was sourced from a street near her studio, the rocks from an adjacent park, the leaves and branches from someone's discarded bouquet, the glass from water bottles, the mirror shards from beside some trash bins, and the jewels from her mother's necklace from Côte d'Ivoire. (Resin, paint, ink, and sparkles are from various art shops).
The title references the religious practice of depicting Madonna and Child (Byzantine, Renaissance, etc.), but here the artist removes the aspect of religion and subverts it with her own spiritual beliefs and cultural heritage.
This tote is not only art you can carry, it is a socially responsible choice. It is a commitment to an ethical supply chain and environmental impact.
Orders are routed to the nearest global production hub, eliminating unnecessary transit to deliver a lighter carbon footprint and lower shipping costs straight to your door. As such, there are slight differences in specifications across regional products. All are ethically sourced and produced.
SPECIFICATIONS for totes shipped to North America:
Certified by OCS and GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, and PETA-Approved Vegan, this tote combines sustainability with practicality.
Ethical Production: Sourced from facilities in India that are fully audited for social responsibility by FAIR TRADE, ensuring fair labor practices and transparent working conditions.
Material: 100% Organic Cotton 3/1 Twill
Weight: Heavyweight fabric, 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
One size: 20″ × 14″ × 5″ (50.8 × 35.6 × 12.7 cm)
Capacity: 6 gallons (23 l)
Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
SPECIFICATIONS for totes shipped internationally:
Certified Origins: Our material is OCS-certified by Control Union (CU811033), meeting rigorous international organic standards.
Ethical Production: Sourced from facilities in Pakistan that are fully audited for social responsibility by SMETA (powered by SEDEX), ensuring fair labor practices and transparent working conditions.
Material: 100% Organic Cotton Canvas
Weight: Heavyweight fabric (10 oz /yd² (340 g/m²))
Details: Sewn-in label for a clean finish
One size: (15" x 16.5" / 38.1cm x 41.9cm) with a 2.6 gallon (10 liter) capacity
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