Tote bag "La Chenille", a tote bag paying homage to Guillaume Apollinaire’s Bestiary, illustrated by Raoul Dufy

This "La Chenille" Tote bag is taken from Apollinaire’s Bestiary, illustrated by Raoul Dufy

The Caterpillar is taken from the collection Le Bestiaire ou Cortège d'Orphée , written by Guillaume Apollinaire in 1911. The caterpillar, a symbol of transformation and renewal, represents the process of metamorphosis and growth. Apollinaire invites us to reflect on the beauty hidden in the intermediate stages of life, before the final brilliance. This tote bag is a poetic celebration of slow evolution and the importance of each stage in the transformation.

Raoul Dufy illustrates the caterpillar with sinuous curves and fluid patterns, conveying its slow but determined movement. The illustration evokes patience and the time required for metamorphosis. This bag, combining poetry and art, becomes a symbol of inner and outer evolution.

Carry this bag as a reminder of the importance of patience and transformation. It's a perfect accessory for those who appreciate the beauty of personal growth and the power of slow progress. The tote bag is a tribute to the caterpillar and the wisdom of change.

Text of the poem:

Work leads to wealth,
Poor poets, let us work!
The caterpillar, constantly struggling
Become the rich butterfly.