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TimberTote wooden purse with curved living-hinge design and artist-printed lining

TimberTote Wooden Purses – Wearable Art from Tucson Gallery Creatives
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TimberTote wooden purse with curved living-hinge design and artist-printed lining
TimberTote purses start as flat birch wood, then bend into this graceful curved shape with artist-designed linings.

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Person carrying a TimberTote wooden purse as a stylish everyday handbag
Assorted TimberTote wooden purses in different colors and designs displayed together

👜 TimberTote Wooden Purses at Tucson Gallery

A TimberTote looks like it shouldn’t exist—then you pick it up, and suddenly a wooden purse feels like the most natural thing in the world.

Available in-store at Tucson Gallery in downtown Tucson. Call 520-606-5440 to check current stock.

Each TimberTote starts as birch wood that’s carefully cut with a pattern of tiny relief lines called a “living hinge,” allowing the wood to bend and curve without breaking. The result is a graceful, arching wooden body paired with bold colors, custom-printed fabrics, and hardware that feels as special as the art it carries.

At Tucson Gallery, you’ll find a rotating collection of TimberTote purses and accessories, some featuring artwork by our own gallery artists, so you can literally wear a piece of Tucson art on your arm.

✨ So… What Exactly Is a TimberTote?

Close-up of TimberTote wooden purse showing living-hinge detail and hardware
Tiny relief cuts create a “living hinge,” letting each TimberTote curve and flex like fabric while staying strong like wood.

Think of TimberTote as a collaboration between:

  • a woodworker who figured out how to bend wood like fabric, and
  • a fashion designer who refuses to make boring bags.

From there, they pulled in even more creatives: tattoo artists engraving designs into the outside panels, muralists whose artwork is printed onto the interior fabrics, and now Tucson Gallery artists whose work shows up on the linings and graphics of select bags.

Each purse is:

  • Cut from premium birch plywood, stained in rich colors or natural finishes
  • Lined with 100% cotton fabric that’s adhered to the wood before cutting so the inside feels as intentional as the outside
  • Finished by hand with hardware, straps, and stitching that match the artwork and stain
  • Designed and made in Tucson by the TimberTote team and their artist collaborators

They’re real, functional handbags—but they’re also conversation-starting sculptures that happen to carry your keys.

👀 At A Glance

Details vary by design, but here’s what most TimberTote purses at Tucson Gallery have in common:

  • Material: Birchwood exterior with living-hinge relief cuts, cotton interior, quality hardware
  • Designs: Classic stains, Fantasy Collection pieces, U of A–inspired styles, and bags featuring Tucson Gallery artwork
  • Origin: Designed and handcrafted in Tucson, Arizona
  • Price range: Approximately $80–$160 depending on style and collectionLocal First Arizona
  • Wear: Adjustable straps or chains, finished interiors, fully functional everyday bags
  • Availability: Small-batch runs, so styles come and go—once a favorite design sells out, it may not return exactly the same
Person carrying a TimberTote wooden purse as a stylish everyday handbag
TimberTote purses are more than display pieces—you can actually wear them every day.

❤️ Why You’ll Love TimberTote Purses

TimberTotes get the same reaction over and over:
first a double take, then a smile, then, “Wait…this is wood??”

Here’s what makes them so fun to carry (and to gift):

  • They’re jaw-droppingly unexpected.
    A wooden purse already stands out. Add rich stains, engraved artwork, and illustrated linings, and it becomes an instant “Where did you get that?” piece.Local First Arizona
  • They’re genuinely usable.
    These aren’t fragile art objects you’re afraid to touch. The living hinge and reinforced construction make them comfortable to open, close, and carry.
  • The inside is part of the art.
    Look closely and you’ll find collaged storybook scenes, fantasy illustrations, university motifs, and original art prints turned into fabric.
  • They feel local in the best way.
    Born from a collaboration inside Proper Shops right here in downtown Tucson, TimberTotes are rooted in the same creative community that powers Tucson Gallery.
  • They tell people who you are.
    Bookish kid? There’s a bookshelves or book-page interior. Fairy-tale lover? Fantasy Collection. Diehard Wildcat? U of A block-A designs. Art collector? TimberTotes featuring work from Tucson Gallery artists.

🪵 Thoughtful Design & Quality Materials

One of the most exciting things about TimberTote is how often other artists are invited into the process. Some bags:

  • Feature engraved graphics created by tattoo artists like Jenny Burghard
  • Use interior fabrics printed with murals by local artists such as Ignacio
  • Showcase special prints and patterns inspired by (or directly featuring) Tucson Gallery artists, available only through our gallery

That means the TimberTote you pick up here might be a three-way collaboration: woodworker, fashion designer, and visual artist—all wrapped up into one wearable piece of art.

🎁 The Perfect Gift for…

Assorted TimberTote wooden purses in different colors and designs displayed together
From classic stains to artist collaborations, our TimberTote selection is always changing—no two displays look the same for long.

TimberTote purses make especially good gifts (including “from me, to me”) for:

  • Fashion lovers who collect unusual handbags and small-batch accessories
  • Art fans & gallery regulars who want a piece of Tucson art they can carry every day
  • U of A alumni & Wildcats superfans who will happily rock a wooden purse with a block A and campus-inspired artTimberTote+1
  • Makers & designers who geek out over craft, engineering, and materials
  • Visitors to Tucson looking for that one show-stopping souvenir they won’t see back home
  • Anyone who hears “You can’t wear wood” and thinks “…watch me.”Local First Arizona

Visit Tucson Gallery

These creative Gifts & Souvenirs (and so much more) are available exclusively in-store. Stop by, explore, and find your favorite piece of Tucson to take home.

📍 Tucson Gallery
245 E Congress St Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85701
📞 520-606-5440

🕒 Hours:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 10 – 8
Wednesday – 10 – 8
Thursday – 10 – 8
Friday – 10 – 8
Saturday – 10 – 8
Sunday – 10 – 5

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CMY Cubes

CMY Cubes
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Get CMY Cubes at the Tucson Gallery. The perfect gift for any occasion!

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🔷 CMY Cubes at The Tucson Gallery

Right when you think you’ve seen every kind of “cool little desk toy” out there, CMY Cubes show up and completely steal the show. These colorful, transparent shapes use primary colors to bend light, mix hues, and turn a simple turn-in-your-hand into a tiny science experiment.

They’re playful, beautiful, and ridiculously hard to put down—perfect gifts for kids, adults, fidgeters, creatives, and anyone who loves color. They also make fun, packable souvenirs to remember your time in Tucson.

🌈 What are CMY Cubes?

CMY Cubes are interactive, translucent cubes made using the primary colors Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow (CMY). Each face is a different filter, and as you rotate the cube:

  • Colors overlap and blend into new shades
  • Light breaks into vibrant, shifting gradients
  • You literally view life and light through a different lens

Set one in the sun or under a lamp and you’ll see the room light up with colorful reflections and shadows. It feels part science experiment, part art piece, part mesmerizing fidget toy—and an unforgettable souvenir from your visit to The Tucson Gallery.

Warning: CMY Cubes are addictive. One “let me see that for a second” turns into ten minutes of turning it over and saying, “Okay… that’s actually really cool.” That’s what makes them such fun gifts.

😍 Why people get hooked on CMY Cubes as gifts and souvenirs

CMY Cubes are:

  • Hands-on and interactive – not just something you look at, but something you play with
  • Perfect for curious minds – great for teaching kids about color mixing and light
  • Desk- and shelf-friendly – they look like modern art when they’re just sitting there
  • Stress-relieving – turning them slowly in your hand is oddly calming
  • Easy to pack – ideal souvenirs to take home from Tucson or share with friends and family

They’re the kind of object that makes people ask, “Where did you get that?”—which is exactly what you want from a great gift or souvenir.

🔥 Meet the Ignis CMY Tetrahedron

If you love the cube, you’ll geek out over its geometric cousin: the Ignis CMY Tetrahedron.

This beautiful shape is a polyhedron with four triangular faces, six straight edges, and four corners. It’s the simplest of all the ordinary convex polyhedra and one of the five classic Platonic solids—math, science, and art all rolled into one collectible souvenir.

With the same Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow magic:

  • Each triangular face filters light differently
  • Rotating it reveals totally different color blends than the cube
  • It looks like a tiny sculpture of light, color, and geometry

The tetrahedron is perfect for:

  • Science and math lovers who appreciate clever gifts
  • Modern, minimalist décor with a story behind it
  • Anyone who loves Platonic solids, design, or just really cool objects that double as souvenirs

🧩 Aeternus Aenigma: The Color-Changing CMY Puzzle

CMY Cubes doesn’t stop at cubes and tetrahedrons—meet the Aeternus Aenigma, a mind-bending, color-changing puzzle that takes things to a whole new level.

This NEW CMY puzzle is unlike any rainbow puzzle you’ve seen before. Instead of having just one fixed color state, the Aeternus Aenigma has four distinct color states that shift and transform depending on your viewing angle. Tilt it, turn it, and suddenly you’re looking at a completely different palette.

It’s part art piece, part brain teaser, and completely mesmerizing—perfect for:

  • Curious kids and adults who love a challenge
  • STEM and art lovers who appreciate clever design
  • Unique gifts and unforgettable Tucson souvenirs

You really have to see it in person to appreciate how dramatically the colors change. Come into The Tucson Gallery, pick it up, twist it around, and watch the Aeternus Aenigma reveal all four of its color personalities—then grab one as the perfect holiday gift or take-home souvenir from downtown Tucson.

Visit The Tucson Gallery for the perfect holiday gifts and Tucson souvenirs

Photos are fun, but CMY Cubes and the Ignis CMY Tetrahedron are so much better in person. You really have to hold them up to the light, tilt them, and see the colors shift to appreciate how special they are.

Swing by The Tucson Gallery to:

  • Shop local and support a downtown Tucson art gallery while you’re at it
  • Try different CMY pieces in person
  • See how they look under gallery lighting
  • Pick the perfect CMY Cube or tetrahedron as a holiday gift, stocking stuffer, or memorable Tucson souvenir

Visit Tucson Gallery

These Gifts & Souvenirs (and so much more) are available exclusively in-store. Stop by, explore, and find your favorite piece of Tucson to take home.

📍 Tucson Gallery
245 E Congress St Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85701
📞 520-606-5440

🕒 Hours:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 10 – 8
Wednesday – 10 – 8
Thursday – 10 – 8
Friday – 10 – 8
Saturday – 10 – 8
Sunday – 10 – 5

Plan Your Visit →

Mova Globes Gifts and Souvenirs at Tucson Gallery

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🌍 MOVA Globes at The Tucson Gallery

Mesmerizing, self-spinning globes that make seriously cool gifts

Step into The Tucson Gallery and you’ll see them right away. Beautiful globes quietly spinning on their stands with no cords, no batteries, and no obvious “how is that even happening?” explanation. Those are MOVA® Globes, and yes, they’re just as magical as they look.

Whether you’re shopping for a science lover, a space nerd, a world traveler, or that one person who “has everything,” a MOVA Globe makes an unforgettable holiday gift.

✨ So… what is a MOVA Globe?

A MOVA Globe is a self-rotating globe that runs on ambient light and the Earth’s magnetic field. Inside a clear outer shell is an inner globe that floats in a special liquid and slowly turns all on its own. Hidden solar cells inside the globe capture light, and tiny magnets interact with the Earth’s magnetic field to create that smooth, constant spin—no cords, no batteries, no noise.

Many of the designs use real satellite and NASA imagery for their space and planetary globes, so you’re not just looking at pretty art—you’re looking at accurate, high-resolution views of things like the Moon, the Earth, or even the Sun.

Set one on a desk, bookshelf, entry table, or home office and it becomes an instant “wait… what is that?” conversation piece.

❤️ Why people love MOVA Globes

Here’s what makes these such great gifts:

  • They never need charging. MOVA Globes are powered by everyday indoor light—LED, fluorescent, indirect sunlight—so they quietly spin whenever there’s enough light in the room.
  • They’re made for indoors. They actually work best in ambient, indoor light and don’t need to live in a window or outside (in fact, avoiding harsh direct sun helps preserve the artwork).
  • They’re whisper-quiet. No humming motor, no ticking mechanism—just a slow, calming rotation that’s oddly soothing to watch.
  • Tons of styles. From classic world maps to constellations and planets, there’s a globe that matches just about anyone’s personality or décor.
  • They’re built to last. With a durable acrylic outer shell and a sealed, low-maintenance design, MOVA Globes are made to be enjoyed for years with just the occasional gentle wipe-down.

In other words: it’s part art, part science, part magic trick—and 100% gift-worthy.

🎁 The perfect holiday gift (that you really need to see in person)

Online photos are great, but MOVA Globes are one of those things you truly have to see in motion to appreciate. In the gallery, you can:

  • Watch different designs spin side-by-side
  • Compare sizes and bases to find the right look for a desk, mantel, or display shelf
  • Get ideas for pairing a MOVA Globe with other local artwork or décor pieces as a themed gift

Our team is happy to help you pick the perfect globe for:

  • “I’m totally keeping this for myself” moments
  • Holiday gifting (they’re a huge hit for Christmas, Hanukkah, and office gift exchanges)
  • Client appreciation or closing gifts
  • Graduation, retirement, and milestone birthdays

Visit Tucson Gallery

These Gifts & Souvenirs (and so much more) are available exclusively in-store. Stop by, explore, and find your favorite piece of Tucson to take home.

📍 Tucson Gallery
245 E Congress St Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85701
📞 520-606-5440

🕒 Hours:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 10 – 8
Wednesday – 10 – 8
Thursday – 10 – 8
Friday – 10 – 8
Saturday – 10 – 8
Sunday – 10 – 5

Plan Your Visit →

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