Arabesque Obsession - Medieval Fatimid Bunny Arabesque Art 12 oz Canvas Book Tote by The Arabesque

Arabesque Obsession - Medieval Fatimid Bunny Arabesque Art 12 oz Canvas Book Tote by The Arabesque

$33.00


This tote bag features a medieval Fatimid hare motif which originally was painted on a bowl from 11th century Egypt. The hare was considered a lucky and prosperous animal in the ancient world and the Middle Ages. For this reason, it was a frequent animal used in medieval art, textile design, and all kinds of decorative objects. It appears frequently as the main animal in medieval Islamic ceramics. We combined two historic patterns, the Fatimid bunny and a medieval Persian floral arabesque pattern, to create this 12 oz canvas tote bag and show our 'obsession' for the arabesque technique. We want to share that obsession, fun, and love for medieval art with you with this unique bag. It is the perfect gift for historians, medievalists, history buffs, animal print enthusiasts, professors, and bunny and arabesque obsessed people. This arabesque combination was designed by the youngest member of our team, our eight year old daughter. 

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Returns & Exchanges

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The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)

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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gift wrapping and packaging

Yes. We can gift wrap your purchase for an additional $10.00 service charge. Your gift wrapping is guaranteed to be unique and one of a kind. We use a variety of paper, ribbon, and decorative embellishments to create a very elegant gift wrap. Just let us know in a note at checkout that you would like your gift wrapped and we will create a gift wrapping listing for you in order to bill you for the service.

Custom and personalized orders

We are committed to providing our customers with well thought of and exceptionally made custom and personalized orders. Scroll through our website and our custom products section to get an idea of what you'd like. Anything you see on our website can be reproduced in larger or smaller sizes. We can also make things in the colors that suit you. Contact us and we will get back to you with an idea and proofs that will give you a good idea about what your project will look like.

Wholesale availability

Yes. Wholesale ordering is available. If you need a certain item or design in wholesale quantity we will certainly do that for you with competitive pricing. Please contact us for further details.

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