1. STAYS IN SHAPE
We love the reliably boxy shape of JP Monkey’s handcrafted upholstery fabric totes. The company prides itself on making bags that are similar in size to grocery bags but many times sturdier.
Cost: $25
jpmonkey.com.
2. GATHERING POUCH
Simple, bold graphics front this recycled cotton and plastic Squirrel Tote from R. Nichols. Other styles include an eggplant, bumble bee and grocery shopper.
Cost: $24
R. Nichols, 407-628-4899, r-nichols.com.
3. FEED SACK
Bright blue Asian rice bags are the materials used for Gecko Trader’s Recycled Wave Tote.
Cost: $35
888-707-3873, reusablebags.com.
4. PRETEND PAPER
Artist Marian Schoettle designed her Tyvek Market Totes to look like paper grocery sacks, though they are actually constructed of highly durable polyethylene fiber.
Cost: $65 small (6 by 12 inches); $80 large (8 by 14 inches)
Uncommon Goods, 888-365-0056, uncommongoods.com.
5. BOAT TOTE
Located on the waterfront of Portland, Maine, Sea Bags make their totes from the fabric and rope of retired ship sails.
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Cost: $145
Sea Bags, 888-210-4244, seabags.com.
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