IBELIV
Braided Raffia Straw Tote
CA$149.95CAD
In Stock
This is a braided raffia straw tote bag from the French IBELIV label at Simons, featuring cowhide leather details. It has a main compartment with a magnetic button closure, grab handles, and a removable adjustable crossbody strap. Dimensions: 17" H x 19.5" W x 5.5" D (43 cm x 49.5 cm x 14 cm).
- Material
- Braided raffia straw with cowhide leather details
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, resort
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Braided raffia straw tote with cowhide leather details, magnetic button closure, and removable crossbody strap.
Main compartment with magnetic button closure, grab handles, removable adjustable crossbody strap.
- Material
- Braided raffia straw with cowhide leather details
- Secondary
- leather
- Style
- casual, resort
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 19.5x5.5x17 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Additional Attributes
- braided raffia straw
- cowhide leather details
- magnetic button closure
- removable adjustable crossbody strap
- grab handles
Product Insights
The IBELIV Braided Raffia Straw Tote offers a modern menswear-inspired hands-free carry via a removable crossbody strap, while its black colorway transforms raffia into a textured neutral that anchors monochrome looks. With a 30-liter capacity fitting a 16-inch laptop and a change of clothes, the bag uses crocheted raffia that resists fraying and dye transfer, complemented by full-grain cowhide leather trim. Its 5.5-inch depth keeps the tote close to the body, and the crossbody strap distributes heavy loads without causing damage. Cleaning requires only a damp sponge and neutral soap.
Verified claims
- Carry style
- Removable crossbody strap transforms the tote into a hands-free diagonal carry for modern menswear.
- Color versatility
- Black colorway turns raffia into a textured neutral that anchors monochrome looks without holiday signaling.
- Capacity
- At 17x19.5x5.5 inches, the bag holds 30 liters, fitting a 16-inch laptop and a change of clothes.
- Materials & construction
- Crocheted raffia resists fraying and dye transfer; full-grain cowhide leather trim.
- Carry ergonomics
- At 5.5 inches deep, it stays close to the body while the crossbody strap distributes heavy loads.
- Fraying
- Raffia tote does not fray significantly with normal use.
- Colorfastness
- Black dye will not bleed or transfer to clothing.
- Load handling
- Heavy loads cause no damage thanks to the strap and flexible fibers.
- Care
- Clean using a damp sponge and neutral soap.
Product record
- Title
- Braided Raffia Straw Tote
- Brand
- IBELIV
- Price
- 650 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to style a raffia tote for men
- The removable adjustable crossbody strap converts the tote from a hand-carried shape into a hands-free cross-carry mode that aligns with modern menswear's streetwear influence; worn diagonally across the torso with an overshirt or lightweight jacket, the silhouette reads as a deliberate masculine accessory rather than a borrowed-from-womenswear form.
- At 17 inches tall, 19.5 inches wide, and 5.5 inches deep, the bag swallows a 15-inch laptop, a folded change of clothes, and a dopp kit, making it functional as a carry-on for a short resort trip or as a roomy commuter tote when paired with tailored shorts and an open-collar shirt — the proportions support urban utility alongside beach duty.
- The black colorway moves braided raffia away from a natural market-basket aesthetic and into the category of textured neutrals, letting the tote anchor a monochrome summer look — black linen trousers, a charcoal knit polo, dark leather sandals — without overt holiday signalling, which is why it reads as a year-round accessory for men who wear dark palettes.
- The cowhide leather grab handles and closure introduce a structured, rugged material contrast that echoes men's woven leather weekenders, providing a tactile complexity that distances it from flimsy market totes and aligns it with the woven construction trend that has dominated men's accessories for the past few seasons.
What fits and how it carries
- The 19.5-inch width and 17-inch height easily clear the footprint of a 16-inch laptop in a sleeve, while the 5.5-inch depth leaves room for a file folder or light jacket beside it, so the tote doubles as a work bag for laptop carry.
- At 5.5 inches deep the bag resists becoming a bulky side-load, staying close to the body during underarm or crossbody carry and reducing the chance of bumping into obstacles in crowded commutes — a slim silhouette that sacrifices the ability to hold a helmet or oversized box for urban mobility.
- From its 17”H x 19.5”W x 5.5”D rectangular shape the tote yields approximately 30 liters of capacity, enough to swallow a full beach towel, a change of clothes, and sundries without bulging, or to replace two standard reusable grocery bags for a moderate shop.
- When the tote is loaded to its full 30-liter capacity, the removable adjustable crossbody strap shifts weight onto the torso, converting a heavy grocery or beach haul into a hands-free carry that distributes strain away from a single shoulder or grip.
Black dye colorfastness and transfer
- The raffia is crocheted into a solid braid that tightly interlocks fibers, which not only prevents fraying but also substantially reduces the loose fiber ends that typically transfer dye onto light clothing through friction.
- The recommended cleaning method — a damp sponge with neutral soap — directly signals that the black raffia dye is set well enough to withstand moisture without bleeding, which matters for a beach bag that will encounter wet swimsuits and damp towels.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A rectangular open-weave black tote with a dense woven top band, two short top handles and a long thin shoulder strap that crosses the front.
- Overall shapeRectangular tote with a flat rectangular base and straight vertical sides; bag is shown facing the front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - Woven body patternOpen loose braided weave forming a grid of square-ish holes across the main body; weave is more open in the central panel and tighter at the sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Top band constructionTop edge has a denser, tightly braided horizontal band running the full width of the bag, visually distinct from the open weave below.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high) - Short top handlesPair of short looped handles emerging from the top band, each handle appears covered or reinforced with a smoother material and stitched where attached.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.04 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Long shoulder strapLong, thin strap of a smoother material draped across the front from near the top left to the top right and down to the bottom center, terminating near the base in a looped area.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Metal hardwareSmall metallic ring or stud in a warm metal tone visible where the long strap meets the bag side on the left and right.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.92 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Base finishBottom edge appears finished with the same braided material as the top band, forming a solid-looking base strip.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.82 · w 0.84 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; even diffuse lighting highlights texture and weave.
- Shot compositionBag is centered and occupies most of the frame with even margins on left and right; camera viewpoint is straight-on at bag front.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and a subtle soft shadow directly under the bag indicating studio lighting and a flat supporting surface.
- LightingDiffuse, even lighting with minimal harsh highlights or deep shadows, making weave texture clearly visible.
Colors
matte black· woven body#0D0E0Eblack (slightly sheeny)· handles and straps#0D0E0Dwarm gold· metal hardware- Overall shapeRectangular tote with a flat rectangular base and straight vertical sides; bag is shown facing the front.
- 02
Product
A black braided open-weave tote with leather-trimmed straps and an adjustable leather strap with a small brass buckle; rectangular base and visible side gusset.
- Body materialOpen, braided raffia or straw weave forming the main flat panels of the bag with visible square-like mesh gaps.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.11 · w 0.68 · h 0.70 (high) - Side gusset and shapeTriangular side gusset visible on the right creating a tapered depth and a defined rectangular base corner at the lower right.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.68 (high) - Leather trimSmooth black leather trim running vertically along the front and around the straps, stitched to the woven body.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.84 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.78 (high) - Top edgeA finished woven top edge with a tighter, denser braid forming the rim of the bag.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.03 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (medium) - HandlesTwo short leather handles attached at the top; one handle shows braided or wrapped leather detail at its base.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (medium) - Adjustable strap and buckleVertical narrow leather strap on the right with multiple punched holes and a small rectangular brass-tone buckle.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high) - Stitching detailVisible stitching along leather trim edges and along the narrow straps.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow under the bag; close-cropped, front-right side view showing material texture and hardware.
- Background and shadowNeutral light gray background with a soft cast shadow beneath the bag's base toward the bottom center.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionClose-cropped studio shot focusing on the lower two-thirds and right side of the tote; top-left of the bag is partially cropped.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting that highlights the woven texture and produces subtle highlights on the leather and brass buckle.
Colors
matte black· braided body#0E0E0Eblack leather· leather trim and straps#0E0E0Eaged brass· buckle- Body materialOpen, braided raffia or straw weave forming the main flat panels of the bag with visible square-like mesh gaps.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a black braided straw tote showing woven raffia body, stitched black leather tabs and straps, and two round brass magnetic snap components attached to leather squares.
- Woven bodyDense braided/looped black straw or raffia fabric with visible individual strands forming a textured open-weave pattern across most of the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (high) - Leather strap (upper)Flat black leather strap with visible edge stitching and a folded stitched leather attachment point; strap runs from upper-right toward center-left.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high) - Leather tabsMultiple stitched black leather square and rounded tabs attached to the woven body; stitching is visible around tab perimeters and some tabs show creasing.
3 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (medium) - Magnetic snap hardware (upper)Round flat two-piece brass magnetic snap fixed into a leather square; visible circular center post on the upper snap.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.30 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Magnetic snap hardware (lower)Second round brass magnetic snap with a recessed center hole set into a stitched leather square located below and left of the upper snap.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up with neutral background showing even directional lighting from upper-left that creates soft highlights on leather and brass; image tightly cropped to focus on hardware and weave detail.
- Shot compositionTight macro/detail crop filling the frame with the tote surface and hardware; edges of straps and tabs are cropped by the image bounds.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light gray surface visible in lower-left corner behind the product, separated from the woven body by a clear edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.84 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsDirectional studio lighting produces subtle specular highlights on the leather and small bright reflections on the brass snaps; woven texture shows fine shadows emphasizing depth.
Colors
deep black· woven body#0D0E0Dmatte black leather· leather tabs and straps#0D0D0Dbrass gold· magnetic snap hardware#939494- Woven bodyDense braided/looped black straw or raffia fabric with visible individual strands forming a textured open-weave pattern across most of the frame.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Does the raffia straw fray over time with regular use?
- The braided raffia straw is crocheted for solidity and should not fray significantly with normal use if cared for properly—clean with a damp sponge and neutral soap as recommended [1]. Raffia fibers are naturally flexible and durable, but abrasion can cause minor fraying over years of heavy use.
- Is the cowhide leather full-grain or top-grain?
- It is not explicitly stated, but IBELIV uses vegetable-tanned leather on their other bags, which is typically full-grain [1]. So the cowhide details here are likely full-grain as well.
- Does the bag have any interior pockets or lining?
- The listing does not mention interior pockets or lining. However, many IBELIV raffia totes (like the METY and VANILLA) feature organic cotton lining and interior pockets [1][2]. It is possible this tote follows the same design, but we cannot confirm without explicit details.