The Bookshop by Uro Tote is made from sustainably sourced, heavyweight cotton and manufactured by The Social Studio — a Melbourne neighbour whose work with refugee and new migrant creatives makes this bag worth carrying for reasons well beyond its generous dimensions.
About This Tote
Proportioned to handle the most grandly scaled architecture and design books — think SMLXL-territory — this tote is a considered everyday object rather than an afterthought. It is made locally in Melbourne by The Social Studio, a not-for-profit social enterprise that has empowered more than 800 refugee and new migrant creatives since 2009 through accredited education, ethical manufacturing, and paid internship programs. Bring it back to the shop when you make your next purchase and receive 5% off full-price items — a small incentive for a habit worth forming.
Key Features
- Manufactured by The Social Studio, Melbourne — Ethical Clothing Australia accredited
- Sustainably sourced, heavyweight cotton construction
What You'll Discover
- A bag sized specifically to carry oversized architecture and design monographs without compromise
- Heavyweight cotton that holds its structure under the weight of serious book collections
- A direct connection to The Social Studio's RMIT-accredited Cert III clothing production program and ethical manufacturing studio
- A 5% discount on full-price purchases when you bring the tote back to the shop — making it a practical, ongoing part of how you buy books
About the Maker
Since 2009, The Social Studio has worked alongside refugee and new migrant creatives across Melbourne, empowering more than 800 people through education and training in fashion, design, and the creative arts. Their not-for-profit model supports a free, RMIT-accredited Cert III program in clothing production, an Ethical Clothing Australia-accredited manufacturing studio, and a retail venture promoting BIPOC designers and makers.
Specifications
- Format: Tote bag
- Material: Sustainably sourced heavyweight cotton
- Dimensions: [Details available upon request]
- Made in: Melbourne, Australia by The Social Studio
Perfect For: Anyone who buys books regularly from Bookshop by Uro and wants a durable, ethically made carry bag large enough for oversized architecture and design titles — with the added benefit of supporting Melbourne's refugee and migrant creative community.