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

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

The Fly is taken from the collection Le Bestiaire ou Cortège d'Orphée , written by Guillaume Apollinaire in 1911. The fly, through its agility and smallness, embodies the idea of the infinitesimal and the insignificant that nevertheless exists everywhere around us. Apollinaire, through this poem, suggests that even the smallest creatures have a role to play in the world. This tote bag, inspired by this vision, highlights the beauty of the invisible and the power of detail.

Raoul Dufy illustrates the fly with light, airy strokes, emphasizing its rapid movement and ephemeral nature. The illustration, in all its simplicity, captures the essence of this often overlooked insect, yet fundamental in the great cycle of nature. This bag combines poetry and illustration to create a tribute to the discreet yet essential beauty of life.

Carry this bag to celebrate the importance of small things and invisible details. This tote bag is perfect for those who find beauty in the ephemeral and the infinitesimal. It becomes a symbol of respect for the many life forms that make up our world.

Text of the poem:

Our flies know songs
What did they learn in Norway?
The ganic flies which are
The snow deities.