You gave up jumping rope ages ago. (Certain developments made bouncing up and down, um, difficult.)

Nostalgia alert: The playground classic isn’t just for skipping.

Skipper Totes, by Australian designer Hayley Allen, prove how useful the ropes can be. They make for brilliant bag handles, sturdy enough to hold that everything-but-the-kitchen-sink mess you insist on lugging everywhere. (You just try cramming a week’s worth of manila folders into your Birkin bag, honey). Inspired by shopping baskets in South India, Allen’s totes are perfect for the beach, the office — anywhere. And the colorful designs are very hippie chic.

Need a designer touch? Cut off the tote’s handles and replace with those from Gucci’s jump rope.

It’s double dutch (or double Italian) style on your shoulder.

Available online at skippinggirl.com.