{"product_id":"vintage-80s-b-e-m-wood-design-bahamas-straw-tote-bag-flamingo-palm-tree-coa","title":"Vintage 80s B.E.M. Wood Design Bahamas Straw Tote Bag Flamingo Palm Tree COA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.E.M. Wood Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBahamas Flamingo and Palm Tree Straw Tote Bag\u003cbr\u003e\n19\" x 1\" x 14\"\u003cbr\u003e\nCOA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1980s Bahamian straw tote bag is a fine example of traditional island craftsmanship. The piece features authentic hand-woven palmetto palm frond construction with a distinctive checkerboard plait. The front is elaborately decorated with vibrant raffia embroidery depicting a tropical scene with two pink flamingos flanking a central palm tree, accented by colorful 3D floral appliques. The word \"BAHAMAS\" is hand-stitched across the top, while the back features the artisan's signature \"B.E.M.\" in dark green thread. The interior is fully lined in a copper-toned synthetic fabric, reflecting the mid-to-late 20th-century souvenir market aesthetic of Nassau and the Family Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Hand-woven natural palmetto palm straw construction\u003cbr\u003e\n• Embroidered flamingos, palm tree, and 3D raffia flowers\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dual woven straw top handles and full interior lining\u003cbr\u003e\n• Signed artisan piece with \"B.E.M.\" embroidery on reverse\u003cbr\u003e\n• Measurements: 19\" L x 1\" W x 14\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition. The exterior straw and embroidery remain bright and structurally sound with minor natural fibers fraying typical of age. The interior lining shows light signs of use including small spots. The dual woven handles appear functional and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eThis is a pre-owned item being sold \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eas-is\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eWe do our best to describe each item accurately and include details from research, but we are not experts in every category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reach us via the “Contact Us” link below or by calling \u003cstrong\u003e(540) 361-6550\u003c\/strong\u003e. Messages are handled Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET, and we strive to respond within 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eCustomer Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: By appointment only, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM ET (excluding holidays). Please refer to your order confirmation to schedule. Items must be picked up within 10 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Orders ship via FedEx and cannot ship to PO Boxes. Orders ship as quickly as possible, but may be delayed during peak holiday times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eWhen you shop with Rappahannock Goodwill, you’re helping create local jobs, prepare people for success at work, and support programs that remove barriers to employment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eThank you for your support!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529758773305,"sku":"OUTGJ4YR-16","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/9485\/5664\/files\/eb4f5e65-09eb-4c72-8c4f-c2dbc70ab8cb.jpg?v=1790134014","url":"https:\/\/shop.fredgoodwill.org\/products\/vintage-80s-b-e-m-wood-design-bahamas-straw-tote-bag-flamingo-palm-tree-coa","provider":"The Rewards Marketplace powered by Rappahannock Goodwill ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}