The market tote's more compact sibling? The Parisian-style netted cotton grocery bag. De rigueur decades ago, the bags are now making a comeback—some with modern updates such as bright colors and leather handles. They're perfect for summer produce.
Above: Doug Johnston's Net Bag is made to order from cotton cord in a few color variations; $215
Above: The 100-percent cotton French Cotton Net Bag in black is $10.95 at Kaufmann Mercantile.
Above L: From Various Projects, the Large Net Bag is an exaggerated version of the classic net bag measuring 24 inches wide and 23 inches long; $69. Above R: The Medium Net Bag is of more standard proportions; $28, both at La Garçonne.
Above: The So It Goes Net Bag is hand knotted, using traditional net-making techniques. It's made of cotton cord and has soft leather handles; $120 at Need Supply.
Above: A classic made in France, the Natural Cotton String Shopping Bag is $10.95 on Amazon.
Above: The Woven Maguey Bag is made in Israel of woven maguey plant fiber and has an adjustable leather strap; $75 at Sunroom in Austin, Texas.
Above: Better Houseware's kelly green Cotton Net Shopping Bag is $7.15 on Amazon (also available in blue).
Above: A Détacher's Macramé Bag with leather handles is $230.
Above: A striped French Grocery Bag in navy and white is $16 at Brook Farm General Store.
Above: Made in LA, the Small Net Shopping Bag is dip-dyed in yellow and has leather handles; $80 at Spartan.
For sturdier options, see 10 Easy Pieces: French Market Totes and Object Lessons: The Classic Canvas Tote. On Gardenista, have a look at Etsy's Best Waxed Canvas Carryalls.
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on August 1, 2013, as part of our Entertaining: Summer Edition issue.
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