"Grand Tour" Tote bag

Spacious and stylish, this tote bag will help you carry around everything that matters. It is sturdy enough to carry books, laptop, blankets, or even groceries; but it's also lightweight enough to be rolled or folded, so you can keep it inside another bag or your car and use it whenever you need it. Check out the Related Products below for a matching collection of travelling bags!

This is an exclusive MedievalMade design that we reconstructed starting from a simple fragment of an antique print. The pattern used to decorate leather luggage for the nobles who wanted to travel in style, especially when taking part to the famous Grand Tour.

If you were a noble living in the 17th or 18th century, chances are you would have taken the Grand Tour upon turning age 21, as a rite of passage. This was not a simple visit to some foreign countries, but an incredible journey that could easily last two years, and that often involved having to disassemble the whole carriage in order to cross the Alps. The itinerary of the Grand Tour was subject to innumerable variations, depending on an individual's interests and finances, though Paris and Rome were must-see destinations for most English tourists. In Paris, the traveler might take lessons in French, dancing, fencing, and riding. The appeal of Paris lay in the sophisticated language and manners of French high society, that served as preparation for a leadership position back at home.

After enduring a difficult crossing over the Alps to reach Italy, the Grand Tourist would typically spend a few months in Florence, where there was a considerable Anglo-Italian society accessible to travelling Englishmen "of quality". Then, finally, it was the time to visit Venice, the most desirable destination for young men - for "The shameless women of Venice made it unusual, in its own way." Sir James Hall commented in his diary on seeing "more handsome women this day than I ever saw in my life", also noting "how flattering Venetian dress was  -  or perhaps the lack of it".
At last, the traveler moved to Rome to study the ancient ruins and the masterpieces, and some travelers also visited Naples to study music.

With this bag, you too can feel part of the exciting history of the Grand Tour!

Features:

• Bag size: 15″ × 15″ (38.1 × 38.1 cm)
• 100% spun polyester fabric
• Dual handles made from 100% natural cotton bull denim
• Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 l)
• Maximum weight limit: 44lbs (20 kg)
• Handle length 11.8″ (30 cm), width 1″ (2.5 cm)
• Black non-woven laminate inside
• Fabric is OEKO-TEX 100 standard certified

Production and Shipping:

- Manufactured and shipped from USA or Mexico, depending on destination. For European orders, it is produced and shipped from Latvia.
-  Packaged in a poly bag
-  This product is made-to-order, consistently with our environmental pledge. It means that this product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a couple days longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!