Bouquiniste (n.) a seller of used books, The Bouquinistes of Paris, France, are booksellers of used and antiquarian books and rare vintage postcards who ply their trade along large sections of the banks of the Seine.

Image yourself surrounded by the city of Paris. The Seine flowing along the antiquarian booksellers and open markets. Le journal, un cafe, …the world is your oyster! Inspired by all your adventures, in the city of light or elsewhere, the Bouquiniste Tote is sure to hang loyally at your side. With its generous 5” wide gussets is will be sure to hold the books (and other ephemera) that you find along the way. The Bouquiniste Tote has an inner patch pocket as well as an outer front pocket to hold your smaller belongings. Tuck a small clutch or small handbag inside an still have room for your baguette and a posy from the flower stall. Each bag comes with removable bag charms in either flowers, butterflies, or ginkgo leaves. They are also equipped with a complimentary matching bookmark to help you keep your place when you put your book down for another stroll through the market.

This Bouquiniste Tote is made out of a semi-firm, yet oh-so-soft ink blue suede that will get softer with use. Ink blue suede remenisient of the rooftops of Paris or the Eiffel Tower at midnight.

This tote comes in three sizes:

Novella (9” x 9” x 5” with approximately 11” strap drop) flower bag charms

Tome (11” x 11” x 5” with approx. 11” strap drop) butterfly bag charms

Dossier (13” x 13” x 5” with approx. 12” strap drop) ginkgo leaf bag charms

Disclaimer This bag is made of suede and may transfer color to your garments. At Beargrass Leather atelier we have taken precautions to wash the excess dye from the leather before giving it multiple coatings of water and stain repellent/protector. Please take care not to wear with white shirts or your lightly colored clothing (i.e. your favorite linen blouse) for extented periods of time as some transfer may occur.