Over the Rainbow - Owen Jones Chinoiserie Shopping Tote

$24USD $30

Made new for you in 2-4 days

Produced in USA and EU

Change of heart? 30 day returns


Description

Sling a swatch of Victorian-era design rebellion over your shoulder with this Owen Jones Chinoiserie Shopping Tote. This portable canvas showcases "Over the Rainbow," from Jones's lithographic opus that ignited the 19th-century ornament revolution. Your grocery runs will transform into Silk Road expeditions, each handle a conduit to cross-cultural artistry.

The tote's facade blooms with Jones's botanical phantasmagoria—a riotous garden where East meets West in a horticultural handshake. Crimson orbs and indigo petals dance across a cream backdrop, their crisp lines defying the watercolor-esque palette. Your eyes will traverse the meandering stems, each curve a testament to Jones's meticulous craftsmanship.

Behold the upper border—a Greek key motif playing chaperon to cloud-like swirls below. This isn't mere decoration; it's a visual lexicon of Sino-British fusion. The central sunburst blossom commands attention, a floral focal point worthy of a Qing Dynasty tapestry.

You'll carry more than groceries—you'll tote a piece of design history. With each use, you'll continue the dialogue Jones began in 1874, proving that true style transcends centuries and continents.

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Information

• Produced in: USA and the EU

• Size: 15″ × 15″ (38.1 × 38.1 cm)

• Handles: 11.8″ (30 cm), width 1″ (2.5 cm)

• Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 l)

• Max weight: 33lbs (15 kg)

• Bag: 100% spun polyester—a durable weave fabric that feels as soft as cotton, but is wrinkle resistant, allergen free, and can be machine washed to your heart's content

• Handles: 100% natural cotton bull denim

• Inks: Mimiaki water-based pigment inks are eco-friendly, CPSIA compliant and Oeko-Tex™ certified. That means they're safe for kids and reduce environmental waste. Bonus: they have a high washing colorfast AATCC rating of 4.

About the Artist

Owen Jones, born in 1809, was a pioneering Victorian designer whose chromolithography and love for Islamic-inspired patterns transformed 19th-century aesthetics. Known for his work on the Crystal Palace and his influential book, "The Grammar of Ornament," Jones brought vibrant color and cultural fusion into design, challenging the conventional norms of his time. His travels to the Alhambra inspired kaleidoscopic patterns that infused wallpapers, textiles, and interiors, laying the groundwork for movements like Art Nouveau and Modernism. Jones's legacy remains a celebration of cultural diversity and bold creativity, pushing the boundaries of design and inspiring generations of artists.

Shipping & Delivery

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.

Returns & Refunds

Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request

3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

More details on returns and refunds

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Ethically Made in USA & EU

Brand New, Just For You

Your new tote will be produced after you order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.

Ethically Made in USA & EU

Eco-inks

Mimaki water-based inks are eco-friendly, CPSIA compliant and Oeko-Tex™ certified, one of the world’s leading labels for textile safety.

Ethically Made in USA & EU

Fair Squared²

The production house where your tote gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.

Ethically Made in USA & EU

Brand New, Just For You

Your new tote will be produced after you order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.

Eco-inks

Mimaki water-based inks are eco-friendly, CPSIA compliant and Oeko-Tex™ certified, one of the world’s leading labels for textile safety.

Fair Squared²

The production house where your tote gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.