topic Re: Woven or Raffia Handbags in Fashion

Woven or Raffia Handbags

Calibeach — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:33:08 GMT

The fake raffia IHKWIP bags are not appealing to me. They look so phony and look like plastic. I have no desire to purchase any of them

Raffia and woven bags are trending again for this Summer. I have a older original Kate Spade straw tote bag and a beautiful Patricia Nash leather woven bag that I use during the Summer season. I would rather spend the extra $$$ for something that is made from real materials.

This is my Nash leather woven bag.

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Calibeach — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:34:48 GMT

Here's a recent photo of Zoe Kravitz with her raffia tote bag. It's a pricey one from Row

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Bookplate — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:39:52 GMT

I have had a Nash raffia bag get horribly stained by the indigo dye in my clothing, and I have had a wicker bag get caught on things and tear, so I don't know what the answer is. Leather, I guess, or a good sturdy nylon like D& B uses.

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Calibeach — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:47:30 GMT

@Bookplate wrote:
I have had a Nash raffia bag get horribly stained by the indigo dye in my clothing, and I have had a wicker bag get caught on things and tear, so I don't know what the answer is. Leather, I guess, or a good sturdy nylon like D& B uses.

@Bookplate The Kate Spade straw tote that I have does have some broken straw in some places but it has a very strong sturdy base so it does not collapse. It is more fragile because of the nature of the straw so I am selective of when I use it.

The Nash leather woven bag that I have is very sturdy, it will last a life time.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:14:03 GMT

I just ordered this one from Brighton, it isn't rafia, it's canvas. They have some really nice looking summer bags this year but I thought I would get this size-I'll get more use out of it. They have them all on the Brighton website.

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Calibeach — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:18:51 GMT

@We rescue cats Beautiful handbag! Perfect for Spring/Summer

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CarolinaGirl88 — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:33:05 GMT

@Calibeach @We rescue cats- I really love both of your bags! Classic and forever in style.

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FranandZoe — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:33:43 GMT

American Leather has beautiful raffia too.

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Carmie — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:48:06 GMT

I already have a beautiful raffia bag made by Cole Haan that I love.

I am happy that raffia is trending again. IMO, Cole Haan makes some really high quality bags.

I am not interested in fake leather, fake raffia or plastic over priced bags. I love good quality bags.

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FLGranny — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:49:48 GMT

Does anyone remember the sitcom " The Golden Girls"? The character Sophia always carried a beautiful white wicker purse. It reminded me of the summer purses we had in the 60s. They were wicker with a sturdy duckcloth lining and the closure was a kisslock. The handles were leather. I would give my right arm to get one of those again! I had 6 that I can remember and I foolishly gave them up when the new trend, which I don't remember what it was, came along. 😢

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haddon9 — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:18:52 GMT

I love Brighton bags! I have several of them, but not a raffia one. They do offer a nice collection of the straw/ raffia but they are pricey.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:49:16 GMT

@FLGranny wrote:
Does anyone remember the sitcom " The Golden Girls"? The character Sophia always carried a beautiful white wicker purse. It reminded me of the summer purses we had in the 60s. They were wicker with a sturdy duckcloth lining and the closure was a kisslock. The handles were leather. I would give my right arm to get one of those again! I had 6 that I can remember and I foolishly gave them up when the new trend, which I don't remember what it was, came along. 😢

@FLGranny

Yes. This one! Etsy sells a replica.

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Katrinka23 — Sat, 02 May 2026 02:02:01 GMT

@FLGranny wrote:
Does anyone remember the sitcom " The Golden Girls"? The character Sophia always carried a beautiful white wicker purse. It reminded me of the summer purses we had in the 60s. They were wicker with a sturdy duckcloth lining and the closure was a kisslock. The handles were leather. I would give my right arm to get one of those again! I had 6 that I can remember and I foolishly gave them up when the new trend, which I don't remember what it was, came along. 😢

In the 60s I owned several beautiful wicker handbags made by Koret. I had black, white and a couple of natural. I loved those bags! I don't remember what I paid for them but I know it was less than the asking price of the vintage Korets.

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Franklinbell — Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:17 GMT

@Calibeach That bag is cute!!

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SoX — Sat, 02 May 2026 15:23:14 GMT

Found this on Aimee's website ... Leather and Raffia ...

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Calibeach — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:45:12 GMT

There was a Nash show on Q late last night. She has a new leather woven tote. A couple of basic colors (black, tan) and several fashion colors including this Strawberry 🍓

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Patricia Nash Leather Verzi Woven Tote

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SoX — Sat, 02 May 2026 18:04:03 GMT

@Calibeach That color is luscious!

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Calibeach — Sat, 02 May 2026 18:10:34 GMT

@SoX wrote:
@Calibeach That color is luscious!

@SoX yes 🙌

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Thats Me — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:50:58 GMT

I know it's not the same but I love crochet bags. They're soft, durable, great for spring-summer-fall. I have a Patricia Nash crossbody one in ivory crochet with tan leather, but also all crochet bags from The Sak. Love them all.

i bought the IHKWIP Big Deal tote in raffia and also the wristlet, and love them both. They are synthetic but don't look it to me.

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Enufstuff — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:47:22 GMT

@FLGranny @SilleeMee

I have a picture of myself from when I was 14 years old

carrying that same bag with the leather handle. I have always loved having a woven raffia or straw bag in the summer.

I bought a straw and leather trimmed satchel bag last summer

and happy to use it again this year. Those styles are really popular this year.

Every time I see Sophia carrying her straw bag, it reminds me of mine from 1961.