And not just because my fashion trend ‘Spidey sense’ is telling me that African prints are going to make a comeback real soon.

I just love the bold, defined patterns and colors. I once stitched a grocery shopping bag out of batik mudcloth, and I swear that thing could hold a baby grand piano. Sturdy like an Alaskan lumberjack. But I digress…

Etsy seller Urbanknits has a sweet selection of batik print totes, shoulder bags and clutches. Very summery.

Here are my two favorites–