Mouneh Shopping Bag

The term mouneh originates from the Arabic word "mana"; the verb denotes the act of providing or storing. This Levantine tradition involves the systematic preservation of seasonal produce for long-term consumption. Households historically relied on these stockpiles to navigate winter months and agricultural scarcity. The practice utilizes diverse techniques including pickling, solar drying, and fermentation. Staples such as makdous, kishk, and cured olives form the core of the pantry. Mouneh serves as a cultural repository of agricultural knowledge and community labor. This domestic economy predates modern refrigeration and industrial food systems. These containers function as artifacts of resilience and seasonal continuity.

• 100% polyester
• 4.13 oz/yd² (140 g/m²)
• Bag size: 16.9″ × 17.5″ (43 cm × 44.5 cm)
• Handle length: 7.7″ (19.5 cm), width 2″ (5 cm)
• Open main compartment
• Blank product sourced from China