Fall is catalog season and I have been getting every catalog under the sun. While flipping through the Art Institute of Chicago catalog I came across this sleek and eco-friendly tote made from cork. The cork used to make these bags is harvested only once every nine years from mature trees. I am not sure about the feel of the cork-if it’s brittle or flexible- but I like the fact that the style is sleek but the material is very unexpected.You can buy this Eco-friendly Cork Handbag from the Art Institute Museum Shop for $94.