IBELIV
Braided Raffia Straw Tote
CA$79.95CAD
Out of Stock
This Braided Raffia Straw Tote from the French IBELIV label at Simons is a women's handbag featuring a braided raffia straw body with cowhide leather details. It includes a magnetic-button main compartment, grab handles, and a removable adjustable crossbody strap. Dimensions: height 17" (43 cm), width 19.5" (49.5 cm), depth 5.5" (14 cm).
- Material
- Braided raffia straw with cowhide leather details
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, resort
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
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
- The crocheted raffia braid resists significant fraying with normal use when cleaned with a damp sponge and neutral soap; heavy abrasion can cause minor fraying over years.
- Colorfastness
- The black raffia dye resists bleeding, and the tightly crocheted braid reduces the loose fiber ends that can transfer dye onto light clothing.
- Load handling
- The removable crossbody strap shifts heavy loads onto the torso to distribute strain away from a single shoulder or grip.
- Care
- Clean using a damp sponge and neutral soap.
- Capacity and laptop fit
- The tote yields roughly 30 liters of capacity and fits a 16-inch laptop in a sleeve with room for a change of clothes.
- Leather grade
- The listing does not specify the cowhide leather grade; IBELIV uses vegetable-tanned leather on its other bags, which is typically full-grain, so the details here are likely full-grain.
- Interior organization
- The listing does not mention interior pockets or lining, though many IBELIV raffia totes have organic cotton lining and interior pockets.
Product record
- Title
- Braided Raffia Straw Tote
- Brand
- IBELIV
- Price
- 650 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Braided Raffia Straw Tote: Choose this if you want a large black tote in braided raffia with cowhide leather details — it measures about 17 inches tall and 19.5 inches wide with a slim 5.5-inch depth, and carries by short grab handles or a removable, adjustable crossbody strap with a brass buckle. The main compartment closes with a magnetic button, which is handy given the open, loosely braided weave that shows square-like gaps across the body. Note the page lists two lines both labeled width, so the 5.5-inch measurement may actually be the depth.[1,2,3] | Pure Black Braided Raffia Xxl Tote Bag: Choose this if you want an XXL handcrafted tote for carrying a lot: it measures about 21 inches long, 15.25 inches high, and 7 inches wide, in pure black braided raffia (90% raffia, 10% cotton) with short integrated handles, an interior pocket, and two leather snap tabs with brass magnetic snaps. The brand describes it as handwoven by Madagascan craftswomen, with raffia chosen for durability. Note that the open-weave braid has small perforations where light shows through, and while the retailer lists shoulder straps, the brand states the bag has no shoulder strap, so verify carrying style suits you.[4,5,6,7] |
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.
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