Inspired by traditional Italian dishes, the Terroni Tote Bag celebrates ingredients and Italian expressions that help define the Terroni DNA.

Each bag features two designs in one. On one side, a list of authentic Italian ingredients drawn from our menus and cookbook and on the other, classic Italian sayings as a playful nod to our roots.

MANCU LI CANI - NOT EVEN THE DOGS An expression from Calabria in the south of Italy to emphasize how bad or unpleasant something is — so bad that even dogs wouldn’t approve

UNA MANO LAVA L’ALTRA - YOU SCRATCH MY BACK AND I’LL SCRATCH YOURS Just like in English, It’s a common Italian proverb that carries the idea of mutual help or reciprocity — that when people support one another, everyone benefits.

AMORE TESORO SALSICCIA E POMODORO - LOVE DARLING SAUSAGE AND TOMATO It doesn’t have a proverbial meaning per se, but rather an intentionally playful and romantically endearing way to express affection.

Look closely and you might even spot a little Easter egg: a tiny rotated Terroni “I” hidden among the words.

Made from heavyweight 16oz cotton canvas and designed with both short and long straps, this tote is as practical as it is timeless — perfect for a trip to Spaccio, a market stroll or a night out with a bottle of wine and a loaf of bread.

Styles

Brick Red

AMORE TESORO SALSICCIA E POMODORO - Love darling sausage and tomato
GORGONZOLA, MIELE, NOCI, PERE, PROSCIUTTO, AFFUMICATO, IMPASTO - Gorgonzola, honey, walnuts, pears, smoked prosciutto, dough

Wheat Yellow

AMORE TESORO SALSICCIA E POMODORO - Love darling sausage and tomato
MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA, OLIO D’OLIVA TERRONI, BASILICO, POMODORI - Buffalo mozzarella, Terroni olive oil, basil, tomato

Italian Blue

UNA MANO LAVA L’ALTRA - You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours
ORECCHIETTA, PARMIGIANO, OLIO D’OLIVA TERRONI, PANGRATTATO, ACETO, RUCOLA, AGLIO - Orecchiette, parmesan, Terroni olive oil, breadcrumbs, vinegar, arugula, garlic

Jade Green

UNA MANO LAVA L’ALTRA - You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours
POMODORO, CAPPERI, FIOR DI LATTE, POMODORINI, AGLIO, IMPASTO, ALICE - Tomato, capers, cow’s milk mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic, dough, anchovy

Olive Green

MANCU LI CANI - Not even the dogs
BASILICO, POMODORO, PEPERONCINI TERRONI, PARMIGIANO, OLIO D’OLIVA, SPAGHETTI, AGLIO - Basil, tomato, Terroni hot peppers, parmesan, olive oil, spaghetti, garlic

Features

Two-Sided Design — one side lists ingredients that make up classic Italian dishes and the other features a variety of Italian phrases
Dual-Strap System — short handles for hand-carry, long straps for over-the-shoulder
Five Colours — olive green, jade green, wheat yellow, brick red, Italian blue
Spacious and Structured — tall and wide profile fits wine bottles, bread, pasta, books and most daily grocery essentials
Designed in Toronto — in collaboration with Small Project Studio and Terroni

Materials & Construction

Fabric — 100% 16 oz cotton canvas that is durable, structured and made to last
Printing — premium Pantone-matched screen print for vivid, long-wear colour
Build —single continuous body panel (folded, not bottom-stitched) for extra strength
Care — spot clean or cold gentle wash; air-dry flat.
Eco-Friendly Choice — reusable, plastic-free, long-life design.

Dimensions & Capacity

Measurement	Inches	Centimetres
Height	20 in	51 cm
Width	18 in	46 cm
Depth	5 in	13 cm
Handle drop (short)	14 in	35 cm
Shoulder strap drop	26 in	65 cm

Design Notes

Design Notes from Small Project Studio

Aiming to become a new Terroni staple, we took great care in its creation. Made from 100% heavyweight cotton canvas, the tote’s silhouette was designed to feel both premium and versatile, balancing form and function. The design focuses on typography, featuring statements and dishes from the physical menus used at every restaurant, another beloved Terroni signature that customers have come to recognize over the years, but with a twist. Each ingredient list is translated into Italian, inviting curiosity and conversation. More than a nod to the Italian graphic tradition of street signage, this tote celebrates everything we think defines Terroni: its visual language, its spirit, and most importantly, the people and stories we have shaped together over the years.