Tote bag, Louise Bourgeois Spirals

A foldable tote bag with spirals and grids by Louise Bourgeois, made in collaboration with Tate in London. The spiral recurs in Bourgeois’s art and represents the duality of control and chaos, the cyclical nature of existence and the tension between order and disorder. Her interest in the spiral was linked to her childhood experiences with weaving and her fascination with spiders. The pattern alternates red, black and pale blue spirals on light squares. The bag carries up to 20 kg, weighs just 55 g and folds into a small zip pocket.

Material – The bag is made of recycled polyester taffeta, giving old textiles a new life. It is sewn from a single piece of fabric for extra strength, and the pocket is made from the fabric cut away between the handles.

Care – Hand washing is recommended to preserve the water-resistant finish. The bag can also be machine washed at 30 °C in a laundry bag, so that fibres do not end up in the wastewater.

• Size: Bag 50 × 42 cm, pocket 12 × 12 cm, handles 27 cm
• Carrying capacity: 20 kg
• Weight: 55 g
• Material: 100% recycled polyester taffeta, certified to RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) and STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
• Artist: Louise Bourgeois, Spirals
• Brand: LOQI

© The Easton Foundation / TATE London 2021