Vincent Van Gogh, Almond Blossoms | Recycled Tote Bag

Branches of Spring on an Almond Blossoms Tote Bag

This Almond Blossoms tote bag carries the most hopeful painting by Vincent Van Gogh. White blossoms open along slender brown branches. A clear blue sky fills the space behind them.

Use it as a Van Gogh tote bag for errands, or as a floral art tote that folds away.

Product Details

• Material: Recycled GREEN CIRCLE fabric
• Weight: 55 g / 1.98 oz
• Bag Size: 50 x 42 cm (19.7 in x 16.5 in)
• Zippered Storage Pouch: 12 x 12 cm (4.7 in x 4.7 in)
• Handle: 27 cm / 10.6 in
• Capacity: Carries up to 20 kg / 44 lbs
• Part Number: L1008
• Includes: Zippered pouch for storage. Safely slip it into another bag for extra storage.

A Painting Made as a Gift

Van Gogh painted Almond Blossom in February 1890 at Saint-Remy. His brother Theo had a new son, named Vincent Willem. The painting was a present for the baby.

Almond trees bloom early, so the flowers signal new life. The Almond Blossoms tote bag carries that quiet optimism.

Branches Cropped Like a Print

Van Gogh owned hundreds of Japanese woodblock prints. Their flat color, bold outlines, and tight cropping shaped this canvas. The branches fill the frame, with no horizon behind them.

The Van Gogh Museum notes that blossom was a favorite subject in Japanese printmaking. The baby later founded the museum in Amsterdam. This recycled foldable tote links to that story.

Care and Storage

This Almond Blossoms tote bag uses recycled GREEN CIRCLE fabric that is water-resistant. Hand washing preserves the coating. Machine washing at 86 degrees F / 30 degrees C is fine in a washing bag.

When you are done, fold the Van Gogh tote bag into its zippered pouch. Hang it by the handle or store it flat. Keep the floral art tote out of long, direct sun to protect the print. Wipe the recycled foldable tote with a damp cloth between washes.

Display the Almond Blossoms tote bag on a hook when you are home. Gift the Van Gogh tote bag to a friend who loves museums. Pick the floral art tote for your next gallery visit. The recycled foldable tote also makes a thoughtful present.

About Vincent Van Gogh

Van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist known for saturated color and thick, rhythmic brushwork. Almond Blossom comes from his final months at Saint-Remy. Explore more in our Modern Art Collection.

For More Reading from the Web

• Learn five things about this painting from the museum that holds it. 5x Van Gogh's Almond Blossom - Van Gogh Museum
• Read how Japanese prints and a family birth shaped the painting. Almond Blossoms - Wikipedia