These Brooklyn canvas tote bags address a serious gap in the market: stylish bags for the urban explorer. They look so good and function so well, suffice to say they're a serious upgrade to that other tote.

In style, these bags are understatedly chic. In spirit, they embody the Japanese concept of kodawari—which stresses attention to detail and pride in quality and authenticity—and are inspired by the intricate armor of samurai warriors. What that translates into in practical terms is edgy, indestructible, black totes that were designed to meet the many needs of our hectic lives.

Each tote is hand-stitched by artisans in Brooklyn, and is made of double-layered canvas trimmed with high tensile nylon. The rivets are custom made for durability and interior zipper pulls are hand-dipped in Latex for a better grip.

All Brooklyn canvas tote bags are named for one of the principles of the samurai code. We’re offering two styles: Courage, which is based on the traditional French market bag, has several interior sections, and is big enough to hold everything you’ll need for the day, and Loyalty, an oversized tote bag perfect for a weekend's supply of clothing, shoes, your laptop, and whatever other chic accoutrement you might desire.