The Signature Piece
The U-Bag is Theresa's original form — a curve designed to let the textile speak first. Each one is made once, from cloth she has sourced herself.
Shop U-Bags on EtsyThe Form
Most bags compete with their cloth. Pockets, closures, stiffening, structure — the construction overwhelms what you came to see. The U-Bag starts from the opposite premise.
The curve is the result of removing everything unnecessary. No external pockets. No rigid frame. The shape opens wide at the top, carries flat against the body, and holds its silhouette through the weight of what is inside it — not through added structure.
The result is a bag that reads clearly from across a room. You see the cloth. You see the curve. That is the point.
Construction
Hand-finished, Brooklyn
Lining
Natural linen, one slip pocket
Closure
Brass magnetic clasp
Availability
Small batches, never repeated
Current Inventory
One of a kind
Mali mudcloth
Hand-painted bogolanfini in deep black and natural cream. The original silhouette, the original cloth. Iron-rich earth pigments give each piece its depth.
Mudcloth · Black & Cream · Medium
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One of a kind
Nigerian Aso-Oke
Hand-woven Yoruba textile in warm rust, gold, and cream. The wider weave structure catches light in a way no printed cloth can replicate.
Aso-Oke · Terracotta · Medium
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Limited — 2 remaining
Mali mudcloth
Rare indigo-ground cloth from Mali. A deep blue-black field carries white geometric patterning. Quieter than the classic, no less considered.
Mudcloth · Indigo · Medium
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One of a kind
Mudcloth + Aso-Oke
A front panel of mudcloth meets a strip of Aso-Oke along the base. Two traditions, one object. An experiment that became a permanent part of the vocabulary.
Mixed · Collector · Medium
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Hand-stitched seams
Every seam is finished by hand. The stitching is part of the object.
Brass hardware
Solid brass clasp, chosen for weight and longevity. Not decorative — functional.
Cloth as skin
The textile sits on the exterior without coating or treatment. It breathes. It ages. That's the intention.
Everyday Use
The U-Bag opens wide enough to find what you need without digging. The interior is linen-lined with a single flat pocket — enough organization without over-engineering.
What fits
The U-Bag carries dressed up or dressed down. It does not ask you to change how you dress — it shifts with you.
The Silhouette
The U-Bag never changes its form. What changes is what it wears. Each textile brings a different character — same curve, entirely different object.
Graphic. Grounded. The original.
Hand-painted earth pigments over hand-woven cotton. Every mark is intentional. No two pieces share the same field.
Warm. Woven. Luminous.
The structured weave catches light differently as you move. The geometry is in the making, not the printing.
Deep. Quiet. Rare.
Indigo-ground mudcloth is less common than the classic black. Its color is richer in certain light, almost blue-black.
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Tabby's full inventory lives on Etsy. If you see something that speaks to you, that is the one to get. Theresa does not make the same bag twice.
