Ruth's Dachshund Tote Bag
Ruth's Dachshund Tote Bag
The wooden house hummingbirds actually choose.
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Ruth's Dachshund Tote Bag
Playful pattern, dachshunds & hearts
A pup looking right at you
Nine dachshunds in knit sweaters
One dachshund, one moment
Four characters in their outfits
A whole pack, playful all-over pattern
Ruth has painted for over 40 years – and for a long time let no one see it. Three moments that show why these totes are different:
Ruth has painted since she was a girl in Vermont – watercolors, animal portraits, little sketches. All of it ended up in a drawer. When someone told her she was too old for it, she said nothing. And kept painting.
Oscar was her companion for fourteen years. When he died, Ruth started painting him. In the little wool sweater she put on him when it was cold. With the crooked look. With the hat he hated. One painting became twenty.
Her daughter sees the paintings and says: "Mom, that belongs on a tote." Ruth laughs. Then does it anyway – six designs, each painted by hand. No stamp, no stencil – brush on fabric, stroke by stroke.
Ruth Callahan, 67
Self-taught painter from Vermont. Has painted for over 40 years – watercolors, animal portraits, little sketches – and for a long time let no one see it. When her dachshund Oscar died, she began painting him. Again and again. In every outfit he ever wore. Until her daughter said: "Mom, that belongs on a tote." Now half the town carries Oscar – and Ruth smiles when someone asks where she got her tote.
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Ruth's dachshund tote
- True handwork — Every tote is painted individually by Ruth. No assembly line, no printer, no machine.
- 6 designs to choose from — From playful to elegant. You pick the design that fits you.
- Visible brushstrokes — You can tell a hand was here. That's not a flaw – that's the proof.
- Sturdy cotton — Tightly woven, for everyday use and many years.
- Approx. 14 × 16 in (35 × 40 cm), roomy — Holds groceries, books, whatever needs to go in. Sturdy hand-sewn handles.
- Every tote a one-of-a-kind — Slight natural differences aren't a defect. That's craft, not a stamp.
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
Dimensions:
- Height: 12.5 cm (4.92 in)
- Width: 4.5 cm (1.77 in)
- Perch peg: 1.7 cm (0.67 in)
- Entrance hole: Sized for hummingbirds and small songbirds
Material:
- Solid untreated beechwood — 100% natural
- No paint, no varnish, no chemicals
- Hand-burnt botanical engraving (each piece unique)
Mounting:
- Rust-resistant galvanized eye screw
- Ready to hang from branches, hooks, eaves, or garden posts
Features:
- Wooden perch peg below entrance
- Curved turned crown for a graceful hanging silhouette
- Interior sized for shelter during wind, rain, and cool nights
Crafted by:
- Earl — handmade one piece at a time
- Natural weathering over time deepens the wood tone and character
The Final Sale
The Final Sale
After years of making things by hand, our workshop is closing. These are the last pieces we'll ever ship. Every item on this page was made slowly, carefully, and with more love than any factory could replicate. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced. Just real craft from real hands.
We're proud of every single one. We hope they find good homes.
When they're gone, they're gone — and so are we.
Shipping & Guarantee
Shipping & Guarantee
All our products are shipped from multiple warehouse locations across the United States.
Our standard delivery time is typically 3–5 business days from the time of purchase.
We also offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
If you're not completely satisfied – for any reason – you can return the product free of charge and receive a 100% refund. No questions asked.
Your skin deserves quality you can trust – without compromise.