Cat Spirit Board Tote Bag, 17 x 17 Inches

Black cat and spirit board on both sides. The design shows from every angle, so the bag reads as yours whichever way it hangs on the chair.

Durable jute with rope handles. Jute is a strong natural fiber that stands up to daily hauling, and the rope handles sit comfortably on the shoulder or in the hand.

A roomy 17 by 17 inches. Big enough for a few books, a deck, a candle, and the snacks, which is the usual shopping list.

• Size: 17 x 17 inches
• Material: jute fabric
• Handles: rope
• Design: black cat and spirit board, printed on both sides
• Weight: about 1 lb

A black cat is a lucky animal in Hoodoo and in much of European folk belief, where a black cat crossing your path brings good fortune rather than bad, and Black Cat oil and powder are used for luck, gambling, and reversing bad luck. The spirit board, also called a talking board, entered American parlors in 1890 as a patented novelty and was adopted by Spiritualists as a tool for contacting the dead. Together the two images say divination, luck, and a little mischief.

This tote is decor and daily carry, not a ritual tool, but carrying a symbol is its own quiet statement. You can use it as your market bag, your bag for tarot readings and circle nights, or a gift for the witch who already has everything else with a cat on it.

1. Load it with the ordinary things: books, a deck, candles from the shop, produce from the market. The jute holds a solid load.
2. For circle or a reading night, pack your cloth, deck, and a candle; the 17 inch square fits a folded altar cloth flat.
3. Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry. Jute should not go through the washing machine.

Carry it for whatever you like. The cat does not mind.

• Talking Board, A Spirit Board Set: A talking board set, the real thing the bag is printed with.
• Black Cats Tarot by Maria Kurara: A cat-themed tarot deck to ride along in the bag.
• Cat Magick (hc) by Minerva Radcliffe: A book on cats in magic and folklore for the reader who chose this bag.
• Catdalf Tote Bag, 17" x 17": The sister jute tote with a wizardly cat, same size and handles.
• Ouija Board Altar Cloth, 24 x 30 Inches: A spirit board altar cloth to match the bag on reading night.

What is the tote bag made of?

The black cat tote bag is made of jute, a strong natural plant fiber with a slightly rustic texture, and it has rope handles. The black cat and spirit board design is printed on both sides of the 17 by 17 inch bag. Jute holds its shape under a full load and softens a little with use.

Is the design on both sides of the bag?

Yes, the black cat and spirit board design appears on both sides of the tote, so it reads the same however the bag hangs. That makes it a good choice for a market bag or shop bag where it will be seen from every angle.

Is the spirit board design an actual Ouija board?

The bag shows a spirit board, the general name for talking boards used in divination since the 1890s. Ouija is a specific trademarked brand of that board, so the print is a spirit board design rather than that brand. If you want to try one, the shop carries a talking board set.

How do I clean a jute tote bag?

Clean a jute tote by spot cleaning with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, then letting it air dry fully. Jute should not be machine washed or soaked, since the fiber weakens when saturated and the print can fade. Stuff it with paper while it dries to keep the shape.

Is the black cat a bad luck symbol?

In Hoodoo and in much of European folk belief the black cat is a lucky animal, associated with good fortune, gambling luck, and reversing bad luck; Black Cat oil and powder are used for exactly that. The bad luck superstition is real but far from universal, and most witches carry the cat proudly.