Reading Room Collection · An open book whose pages lift away as swallows
When a good story carries you off
The best books make you forget where you are, and this design shows that feeling literally. It is poetic, airy and a little bit magical. A lovely gift for a teacher, a librarian or a friend who writes.
The print
An open book sits near the base of the bag, its pages fanning upward and transforming into a flock of swallows that sweep across the canvas. Elegant pen-and-ink linework meets soft washes of sky blue on warm cream. Black handles give it a crisp, graphic finish.
The bag
| Size |
Approx. 16 x 16 in (41 x 41 cm) |
| Gusset |
Approx. 4 in (10 cm), so it stands up when full |
| Fabric |
Heavyweight woven canvas |
| Print |
Edge to edge on both sides |
| Handles |
Long and reinforced, made to go over the shoulder |
| Inside |
One slip pocket; open top |
| Price |
$49.99 |
Every Marlowthorn tote shares this same size and build, so you can choose by the artwork alone. Measurements and more are on our Size Guide.
What fits
- A laptop (most up to about 15 in) with its charger
- A small grocery shop, or five or six library hardbacks
- Keys, phone and glasses in the inner slip pocket
Care
- Spot clean, or hand wash cold
- Air dry; no tumble dryer
- Cool iron on the reverse
