The Thoughful Tortoise

Metallic Acrylic Painted tortoise story - 100% canvas tote

West African Yoruba Tradition

In The Keepers of Stories, Ijapa has found his greatest pleasure: he has discovered books. And he has outread everyone. He sits beneath a baobab tree, a tower of stories stacked beside him, utterly unbothered by the world rushing past. His expression is the expression of a reader who has found exactly what they needed and has no intention of hurrying through it. Around him: baobab leaves, sunflowers, the bold botanical border that speaks to the richness of West African flora. This painting is for every child who has ever been told they were too slow, too quiet, too different. The tortoise wins not despite his nature — but because of it.

100% cotton canvas

Item Dimensions L x W x H 30L x 30W x 1H centimetres

Strap Length 30 Centimetres

Capacity 8 litres

Item Dimensions 30 x 30 x 1 centimetres

Item Shape:Rectangular Prism

Handbag Silhouette Trapezoid