Tote bags

It's not by chance that the Yiddish word 'Schlep' has become a standard part of our vernacular. This expression has built-in onomatopoeia, the act of pushing the air out of your mouth to say, s-c-h-l-e-p reminds you how it feels to schlep - whether it be...

Our Jaffa oranges tote bag has become a staple here at Barbara Shaw Gifts, the iconic Jaffa Oranges depicted on this sturdy handmade bag encapsulates all that is Israeli, Handmade and iconic. The Jaffa oranges tote bag reminded us of Israel in the...

Kalaniot are wonderful bright red flowers that grow all over Israel. We thought that this beautiful design would go well on one of our sturdy canvas tote bags from cotton with Red straps. The flowers of Israel are mesmerizing, colorful and unique...

It`s not by chance that the Yiddish word Schlep has become a standard part of our vernacular. This expression has built-in onomatopoeia, the act of pushing the air out of your mouth to say, s-c-h-l-e-p reminds you how it feels to schlep; whether it be...

Teachers are the ones that with careful watering can grew our children into young adults ready to the face the world. Our tree of letters sturdy canvas tote bag brings to life that important element of the connection between teacher and student utilizing...

Our original music tote bag is one of the most beloved designs by Barbara Shaw. While it was created many years ago it is fresh, distinct and beloved by all. The canvas tote bag depicts real musical sheets from the most beloved composers off all time;...

Carry your load as you do your emotional burdens: with dignity and style. This unisex, heavy-duty tote is Hand-Printed and sewn in Jerusalem, it is both cheerful and meaningful. I figured that half my friends are psychologists and the other half are in...

Every Mom will be thrilled to receive our Mother's TOTE bag. The heart includes lots of heart warming expressions around mothers, in English and Hebrew and Yiddish. Hot Mama, Yiddishe Mama, and many more surely. She will identify with one or more. Which...

Our Pomegranate tote is a perfect stylish size and yet fits everything in. This modern take on the Pomegranate which is a biblical symbol of fertility and abundance will go well with what ever you are wearing.  Barbara says, "The pomegranates...

"Ten chicuch Hakol Letova" is a beloved, cheerful Israel expression used frequently in the sometimes rough day to day Israeli life. We thought what better expression to put on your tote bag than a positive Israeli expression that will make you and...

The Hamsa (Arabic: خمسة‎, romanized: khamsah, Hebrew: חַמְסָה‎, romanized: ḥamsā) is a staple of middle eastern culture and symbolizes the defense from evil eye. It is a sign also for prosperity and good...

Keep your feet firmly on the ground as you may take off with this colorful Israeli tote bag. The hoopoe is our favorite bird here at Barbara Shaw Gifts and it's not by chance that it is the national bird of Israel. It's spiked head and impressive crest...

Chutzpah or Feisty attitude is one of many Yiddish words have gone into everyday language, Yiddish is a Germanic language, originally spoken by the Jews of Central and later Eastern Europe, written in the Hebrew alphabet, and containing alot of...

Spring has sprung and the beloved Israeli cyclamen flower or Rakefet in Hebrew is beginning to blanket the hills of Israel. This delightful and fresh tote bag is printed using state of the art digital printing and is both extremely durable and beautiful...

  A tribute to the first Hebrew city Tel- Aviv this tote bag showcases the iconic streets of Tel-Aviv in an intriguing typography design brought together in a beautiful and fresh way using English and Hebrew wording. Dizengof, shennkin, Jaffa and...

The Jerusalem windowes tote Bag is a perfect size for books or light groceries. The modern design by Israeli Artist Idan Vakniin, is a great play of typography that highlights the modern with the ancient, which is what Jerusalem is. The old side by side...

This tote doesn't just celebrate the Hebrew language with a demonstration of its first letter, the Aleph, rather if you take a closer look into the makings of that large Aleph, you'll notice that the letter is made up of a lot of tiny words. Take an even...

Own this unique tote bag designed with the seven species of Israel. The seven species (Shivat Haminim in Hebrew) are the grains and fruits that are special to and grown in the Land of Israel. The two fruits and five grains are: wheat, barley,...

Be inspired and look fabulous in this beautiful, hand-printed Jerusalem tote bag. The tote's generous cut makes it a great gift for both men and women. "If I forget thee Oh Jerusalem, let my right hand wither, let my tongue stick to my palate if I do not...

Every Mom will be thrilled to receive our Mother's TOTE Bag. The heart includes lots of heartwarming expressions around mothers, in English and Hebrew and Yiddish. Hot Mama, Yiddishe Mama, and many more surely. She will identify with one or more. Which...