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A Life Well Lived Basenji Retro Canvas Cotton Tote Bag - Black Logo

A Life Well Lived Basenji Retro Canvas Cotton Tote Bag - Black Logo

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Basenji on a heavy 12 oz cotton canvas tote, printed both sides, for the family that knows the baroo. On it, the A Life Well Lived Basenji mark: tall listening ears, sculpted muzzle, obsidian eyes in bold negative space, in black.

The tote is the one that replaces the paper bag: heavy canvas, long handles, printed on both sides so it reads from either direction. It is the gift for the reader, the market shopper and anyone with a car full of other totes.

The Basenji is an ancient, barkless hunting dog from central Africa, bred along forest paths and river edges where silence was a skill. Its unusually shaped larynx produces a yodel, the famous baroo, instead of a bark. Genomic studies place it among the most basal of all dog breeds; the traditional link to the hounds of ancient Egypt remains unproven, but the breed's deep age is not. Dogs of this type were shown in England as early as 1895, lasting foundation stock arrived in the late 1930s, and the breed was accepted in America in 1943.

Basenji people will tell you the breed is built from small things: the way they groom like cats, the tidy paws, the sudden burst of speed, the head tilt that says they understood you and decided to negotiate. A typical Basenji stands 16 to 17 inches in chestnut red, black, tricolor or brindle. Our mark is a tribute to the breed's geometry, tall listening ears, a clean sculpted muzzle and eyes like polished obsidian, drawn in bold negative space so it stays crisp on embroidery and small prints. The collection is called A Life Well Lived, for one basenji in particular.

Durable cotton canvas tote bag made from heavy 12 oz (407 g/m²) canvas with a clean, minimalist look. One size 15" × 16" with 20" self-fabric handles for comfortable shoulder carry; sewn-in label. Retro logo printed both sides. A sturdy everyday carry for errands, books, or groceries—constructed from 100% cotton canvas.


QUICK FACTS — BASENJI COTTON CANVAS TOTE — BLACK LOGO

Series: Basenji

Art: The A Life Well Lived Basenji mark: tall listening ears, sculpted muzzle, obsidian eyes in bold negative space, in black

Blank: Cotton canvas tote, 15" × 16", 20" self-fabric handles

Fabric: Heavy 12 oz (407 g/m²) 100% cotton canvas

Print: Retro logo both sides, matching ink

Colors: 1 offered

Sizes: 15" x 16"

Made to order in the USA



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How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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What's the return policy?

Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.

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