Smawla Bag by Doug Johnston

About This Piece

Contemporary Design

This heavy-duty utility tote is perfect for the market or beach, and is made from #7 100% cotton cord which is a slightly thicker and stiffer cord than the #6 used on Johnston's other pieces. The rope is sewn together with a high-strength and abrasion-resistant thread. It has two long handles that will fit over the shoulder and will be comfortable even with heavy loads. All materials are manufactured in the United States.

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Designer	Doug Johnston
Manufacturer	Doug Johnston
Design Period	From 2000
Country of Manufacture	United States
Style	Contemporary, Hand-Crafted
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Product Code	LCE-207980
Additional Information	Made to Order Made by Hand Open Edition
Materials	Cotton, Textile
Color	Navy blue, white
Width	46 inch 45.7 cm
Depth	26 inch 25.4 cm
Height	31 inch 30.5 cm
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Manufacturing Time	3-4 weeks
Ships from	United States
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Designer

Doug Johnston

Born in Texas in 1979, artist-designer Doug Johnston was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Drury University, graduating with Bachelor’s degrees in architecture and studio art in 2002. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in architecture from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2007, and moved to New York that same year. In 2011, Johnston opened his eponymous studio in Brooklyn. Since 2005, he has served as a guest critic and lecturer at multiple universities, including Shih Chien University in Taipei, Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, and his alma mater, Drury University.

Johnston’s work spans art, design, architecture, and music, exploring a variety of mediums and techniques, such as installation, sculpture, metal fabrication, photography, and performance. Since 2010, he has focused primarily on a process of coiling and stitching rope into a variety of functional and sculptural pieces.

Johnston lives and works in Brooklyn. He shares his studio with his wife, artist and designer Tomoe Matsuoka.