This beautiful Japanese bag is made from traditional cotton sailcloth.

The design in blue and white features the katakana character ta タ inside a circle (maru) hence the name maruta. Each side has a different design - one with the Chinese characters for fruit and vegetables (青果) and the other with the English word "VEGETABLES".

The carefully stitched lining is in blue and white check. There is a shoulder strap that can be attached to the bag.