Simons
Contrasting Leaves Raffia Clutch
4/5 (1)
CA$19.99CAD
In Stock
This rectangular raffia clutch is crafted from braided raffia with a polyester lining and decorative leaf-shaped appliques. It closes with a magnetic snap flap and includes a removable chain strap for crossbody wear. Dimensions: 6.25-inch height, 12.5-inch length, and 0.5-inch width.
- Material
- Braided raffia, polyester lining
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Honey/Camel
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Braided raffia clutch featuring a contrasting leaf pattern, flap closure with magnetic snap, and a removable chain strap.
Braided raffia, magnetic snap closure, removable chain strap, polyester lining.
- Material
- Braided raffia, polyester lining
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 12.5x0.5x6.25 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- braided raffia construction
- polyester lining
- flap closure with magnetic snap button
- removable chain crossbody strap
- contrasting leaf pattern
- rectangular silhouette
- compact size (6.25"h x 12.5"l x 0.5"w)
Product Insights
This Simons clutch combines a natural Madagascar raffia shell with a versatile chain strap that converts from crossbody to clutch, offering day-to-evening styling. Priced at $29.95 CAD with the removable chain, it undercuts competitors priced $35-$85. The single compartment fits a phone and cardholder side by side, with a polyester lining that wipes clean. However, the raffia demands care: keep dry and spot clean only, as it can warp or fray if wet, and avoid direct heat. The tradeoff is a refined natural aesthetic that requires mindful maintenance.
Verified claims
- Styling versatility
- Chain converts bag between day crossbody and evening clutch.
- Competitive value
- Costs $29.95 CAD with removable chain strap, undercutting $35-$85 competitors.
- Raffia authenticity
- Shell is natural Madagascar raffia, not synthetic.
- Durability
- Store dry and spot clean only; the natural raffia can warp or fray if wet.
- Maintenance
- Spot clean with a barely damp cloth; the polyester lining is wipeable.
- Exposure
- Keep dry and store away from direct heat.
- Interior layout
- Single compartment fits phone and cardholder side by side without pockets.
- Material
- Lining protects from abrasion and wipes clean; raffia holds shape but is moisture-sensitive.
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Leaves Raffia Clutch
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Styling the removable chain strap
- Without the chain, the bag becomes a mini raffia clutch that editors recommend for an ‘unexpectedly chic evening combination’ with a silk slip dress and strappy sandals, elevating the simple woven shape into nighttime territory.
- With the chain on, the clutch reads as a lightweight crossbody that style guides specifically pair with denim shorts and a white tank for market runs, the chain keeping your hands free while the woven texture adds a summery lift to the casual base.
- Because the chain is removable, you can borrow the stylist trick of swapping in a leather strap for a more polished, boho-softened look or keep the chain for a metallic accent that sharpens the natural raffia for city-wear.
- The removable chain transforms this raffia piece into two distinct bags—a hands-free crossbody for daytime and a streamlined clutch for evening—exactly the kind of dual-purpose styling that editors call ‘getting two bags in one’.
Raffia material properties and care
- Cleaning is strictly surface-level: a cloth barely dampened with cool water and a drop of mild pH-neutral soap lifts light marks without overwhelming the fiber’s natural resins — submerging or rubbing will distort the weave and effectively ruin the clutch’s shape.
- Storing the clutch in a breathable dust bag away from direct sunlight and radiators preserves the raffia’s natural color and prevents the fibers from becoming brittle — a simple precaution that directly translates to years of use without the straw-like fading and cracking common to neglected natural-fiber pieces.
- The polyester interior lining acts as a practical barrier: it keeps the clutch’s contents from directly abrading the raffia weave and is itself wipeable with a damp cloth, so daily maintenance focuses on the easy-to-clean interior rather than the delicate exterior.
- Raffia’s natural resins make the fibers remarkably flexible and shape-holding, which is why the braided weave maintains a crisp silhouette — but those same resins break down under prolonged moisture, so this clutch stays crisp only if it stays dry, making it a sunny-day companion rather than an all-weather bag.
- Madagascar raffia fiber averages 500 N/mm² in tensile strength — robust enough to hold its structure through regular clutch use without tearing — but natural raffia’s low abrasion resistance means the braided surface will show wear if it rubs frequently against rough surfaces, so a light hand is needed.
- Braided from the leaves of the Madagascar raffia palm, this clutch’s natural fiber brings raw, artisanal texture with slight variations in strand width and tone — each bag reads as one of a kind rather than a uniform factory product, making the honey/camel neutral feel organic rather than flat.
What fits inside this flat clutch
- With 12.5-inch length, the interior is over twice the width of an iPhone Pro Max, so placing the phone next to a cardholder or keys horizontally — rather than stacking — is entirely feasible and keeps the profile flat.
How this clutch compares to similar raffia styles
- Within Simons' own accessories line, the Crocheted Raffia Folded Clutch sells for $69.95 CAD on sale (regular $125) and lacks a chain strap; this $29.95 Contrasting Leaves Clutch sits as the brand's value leader — identical core materials with a more versatile carry at less than half the cost of the next style up.
- Katie Loxton's Riviera Raffia Wristlet Clutch ($35 USD) and Wristlet Raffia Clutch ($45 USD) are wristlet-only designs without a crossbody option; the Simons clutch includes a removable chain strap at a lower price, converting from clutch to hands-free crossbody without an additional purchase.
- The boohoo Contrast Raffia Clutch (sale $14.10 USD, regular $47) lists 'Main: 100% Polyester' — it mimics raffia through a woven synthetic; the Simons clutch is constructed from braided natural raffia, so at $29.95 CAD you get an authentic plant-fiber hand and natural irregularity rather than a uniform synthetic finish.
- The Initially London Novello Clutch, a flat raffia pouch with no strap and a zip closure, retails at £50 (~$85 CAD) — the Simons clutch at $29.95 CAD provides an all-raffia exterior, a more secure magnetic snap flap, and strap versatility at roughly one-third the cost.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular raffia clutch with a curved flap closure, woven texture, stitched leaf-shaped appliques across the front, and a gold-tone chain strap draped in front.
- Overall shapeRectangular envelope-style clutch seen from the front with a semicircular curved flap that overlaps the front panel.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Material and textureTightly woven straw or raffia surface with visible horizontal and vertical weave pattern across body and flap.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Decorative appliquesMultiple leaf-shaped stitched appliques made from a similar but slightly raised raffia material arranged across the flap and front panel.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.59 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high) - Flap edge detailTop flap has a visible stitched seam following the curved edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.68 · h 0.10 (high) - Chain strapGold-tone metal chain strap visible threaded from two upper side attachment points and draped across the front and foreground.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Attachment hardwareSmall round metal rings or grommets at the top corners where the chain connects to the clutch, visible against the raffia.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.64 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product centered on a plain light gray background with a soft shadow beneath; even studio lighting and no visible props.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the clutch indicating overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.80 · w 0.72 · h 0.06 (high) - Shot compositionCentered front view with the clutch occupying the lower third of the image and generous empty space above.
Colors
natural beige· main body#E4C49Bpale beige· decorative appliques#EBCA94warm gold· chain strap#D3AC7B- Overall shapeRectangular envelope-style clutch seen from the front with a semicircular curved flap that overlaps the front panel.
- 02
Product
Rear-facing rectangular clutch covered in woven natural raffia with decorative raffia leaf accents along the top edge; a polished gold metal chain strap is shown detached and coiled on the surface below the bag.
- Overall shapeRectangular, slim clutch oriented with its rear panel facing the camera and the top edge running diagonally from left to right.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.86 · h 0.65 (high) - Surface textureTightly woven raffia material showing a basketlike grid texture across the entire visible panel.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.86 · h 0.65 (high) - Top-edge detailingSmall decorative raffia leaf or petal pieces stitched or attached along the top edge at several points, visible as slightly raised, irregular strips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - Seam and cornerVisible stitched seam at right vertical edge forming a slightly rounded top-right corner of the clutch.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Chain attachment pointEnd of the gold chain is attached at the right lower corner area of the clutch, with a small metal loop partially visible.Partial
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Chain strapPolished gold metal chain with oval interlocking links, shown draped and coiled on the surface beneath the clutch.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light grey background with soft diffuse lighting and subtle shadows beneath the clutch and chain.
- Background and surfaceUniform light grey background and surface that the clutch rests on, free of patterns or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with gentle shadow visible under the lower edge of the clutch and along the chain, indicating top-front illumination.
- Shot compositionCrop focuses on the lower two thirds of the clutch and the full length of the visible chain; top of the image has negative space above the bag.
Colors
natural beige· raffia body#DDC39Blight raffia beige· raffia leaf accents#EDEDEDpolished gold· chain strap- Overall shapeRectangular, slim clutch oriented with its rear panel facing the camera and the top edge running diagonally from left to right.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
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Q&A
1 answered- Does the clutch have any interior pockets or compartments, or is it a single open compartment?
- The Contrasting Leaves Raffia Clutch is a single open compartment with no interior pockets or additional compartments.