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

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

The Carp is taken from the collection Le Bestiaire ou Cortège d'Orphée , written by Guillaume Apollinaire in 1911. The carp, a symbol of longevity and wisdom in many cultures, here embodies the idea of patience and calm. Apollinaire shows us that, even in moments of calm and waiting, beauty lies in perseverance. This tote bag, inspired by this poem, becomes a reflection on tranquility and inner wisdom.

Raoul Dufy illustrates the carp with fluid shapes and delicate curves, conveying the serenity of this aquatic animal. The illustration captures the elegance of the carp's movement in the water, a silent yet powerful dance. This bag, blending poetry and art, celebrates the beauty of slowness and patience.

Carry this bag to express your love for tranquility and wisdom. This tote bag is a tribute to the beauty of inner calm and the wisdom that lies in waiting and perseverance. A perfect accessory for those who value serenity and patience in life.

Text of the poem:

In your fishponds, in your ponds,
Carps, may you live long!
Does death forget you,
Fish of melancholy.