
Vanessa Bruno
Knotted Fringes Striped Braided Raffia Tote Bag
Vanessa Bruno's Knotted Fringes Striped Braided Raffia Tote Bag is a woven tote made from raffia and cotton, with burnt orange stripes and short knotted fringes along the trim, accented with genuine leather handles. It features grab or shoulder handles, an interior with a small zip pocket and slit pockets, and comes with a signature dust bag; dimensions are 10.25 by 20.75 by 6.25 inches (26 x 53 x 16 cm) and it is made in Madagascar. User reviews highlight the brand's good quality and hardware that is scratch-resistant, comparing favorably to Furla.
- Color
- Burnt Orange Stripes
- Material
- Raffia and cotton, genuine leather accents
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, boho-chic, romantic, resort
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Size
Specifications
Braided raffia tote bag with burnt orange stripes and knotted fringes, featuring leather accents.
Braided raffia construction, burnt orange stripes, knotted fringes, genuine leather accents, inside zip and slit pockets, signature dust bag.
- Color
- Burnt Orange Stripes · orange
- Material
- Raffia and cotton, genuine leather accents
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- casual, boho-chic, romantic, resort
- Occasion
- vacation, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 20.75x6.25x10.25 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- Braided raffia construction
- Burnt orange stripes
- Knotted fringes along the trim
- Genuine leather accents
- Grab or shoulder handles (dual carry options)
- Small zip pocket inside
- Slit pocket inside
- Made in Madagascar
- Signature dust bag included
- Dimensions: 10.25" H x 20.75" L x 6.25" W
- Raffia and cotton blend
- Summer-ready design
Product Insights
Inspired by 90s rock icons and Charlotte Rampling's anti-fashion stance, this Vanessa Bruno tote is handwoven in Madagascar over 5–22 days from raffia, cotton, and calf leather, featuring burnt orange stripes and knotted fringe for a romantic boho-chic look that sets it apart from minimalist raffia bags. Priced at $99.95 CAD (originally $495), it undercuts Madewell and J.Crew alternatives. The 53 cm length offers 15% more capacity than the brand's Raffia Basket With Stripes, and lightweight raffia with long leather handles ensures comfortable all-day shoulder carry. With a bohemian-rebel aesthetic reflecting a soft-edge, rock-bohemian, anti-it-bag ethos, this young-Parisian cult label's sale item includes full packaging and a dust bag, but the open top lacks closure and requires careful handling to prevent small items from spilling; keep raffia dry, avoid overstuffing, and store in the dust bag for occasional summer use.
Verified claims
- Brand inspiration
- Brand inspiration from 90s rock icons and Charlotte Rampling, with an anti-fashion stance.
- Craftsmanship
- Each bag is handwoven in Madagascar over 5–22 days from raffia, cotton, and calf leather.
- Design style
- Burnt orange stripes and knotted fringe create a romantic boho-chic look, unlike minimalist raffia bags.
- Value
- At $99.95 CAD (orig. $495), it costs less than Madewell ($190) and J.Crew ($178) raffia bags.
- Visual impact
- Stripes and knotted fringe, plus a generous 20.75-inch silhouette, set this tote apart from minimalist raffia options.
- Design philosophy
- Design reflects a soft edge, rock-bohemian, anti-it-bag ethos inspired by Charlotte Rampling and Parisian insider style.
- Capacity
- At 53 cm long, this tote is 15% longer than the brand's Raffia Basket With Stripes.
- Carry comfort
- Lightweight raffia and shoulder-length handles allow all-day carrying.
- Aesthetic
- Bohemian-rebel identity via burnt orange stripes and knotted fringe.
- Brand appeal
- Young-Parisian cult brand with a bohemian, rock-inspired style that does not follow fashion trends.
- Unboxing
- Includes a signature dust bag and branded packaging, ensuring a designer unboxing even at clearance.
- Clearance and packaging
- Sale price is for a previous-season model with full retail packaging and dust bag.
- Hardware
- Scratch-resistant hardware confirmed by community feedback.
- Brand pedigree
- Vanessa Bruno is an independent Parisian label with a fashion-dictate-defying ethos and cult following.
- Accessibility
- Open top with no closure; small items may fall out if tipped; interior has small zip and slit pockets.
- Care
- Keep raffia dry, avoid overstuffing, store in dust bag to minimize fraying; best for occasional summer use.
- Shoulder comfort
- Long leather handles allow comfortable all-day shoulder carry despite the bag's width.
- Versatility
- Equally viable with a linen dress or a relaxed blazer.
Product record
- Title
- Knotted Fringes Striped Braided Raffia Tote Bag
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A medium-sized braided raffia tote with horizontal stripes, knotted fringe at the top edge, brown leather double shoulder straps, and a small crocheted cherry-style charm hanging from one strap.
- Body shapeSoft, rounded tote body with a slightly trapezoidal silhouette wider at the top and a relaxed, unstructured form.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.28 · w 0.37 · h 0.30 (high) - Material and weaveBraided raffia straw construction with visible woven texture and slightly uneven natural fiber surface.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Striped patternAlternating horizontal stripes of a muted rust-orange color and a lighter natural/cream raffia banding across the body.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Top fringeKnotted fringe trim along the bag rim consisting of loose raffia fibers forming a textured skirt around the opening.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo narrow, rounded brown leather shoulder straps attached with visible metal loops; straps are long enough to be worn over the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high) - CharmCrocheted or knitted decorative charm hanging from the right side of the bag in red and green, shaped like small cherries or fruit bunches.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.30 · w 0.09 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing a woman in a yellow dress holding a cup next to a teal cart with a visible flavor sign; cobblestone ground and a plant pot are in the background.
- Model stylingWoman wearing a sleeveless yellow midi dress holding a plastic cup with a straw in front of her torso; visible from neck to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.72 (high) - FootwearFlat sandals with metallic round disc embellishments on the straps.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high) - Teal cart and wheelTurquoise/teal vendor cart with a visible black wheel and a printed flavor board attached to the side.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.35 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.64 · w 0.17 · h 0.22 (high) - Flavor sign, legibility noteVertical white panel with red and blue text listing beverage flavor names; most lines are legible.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.36 · w 0.25 · h 0.46 (high) - Background elementsPotted plant and cobblestone street visible in the upper right and right background, contributing to an outdoor setting.
2 regions
x 0.84 · y 0.04 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high)
Colors
natural raffia beige· straw body (natural bands)#F1DEB9muted rust orange· striped bands#B44A2Cdark brown leather· shoulder straps#542413bright green· charm detailberry red· charm detail#AD431B- Body shapeSoft, rounded tote body with a slightly trapezoidal silhouette wider at the top and a relaxed, unstructured form.
- 02

Product
Front-facing woven raffia tote with horizontal natural and rust stripes, knotted fringe trim along the top, and two long brown leather shoulder straps with visible white topstitching.
- Overall shapeWide, trapezoidal open-top tote silhouette with a gently rounded base and a wider mouth than base.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high) - Material and weaveHandwoven braided raffia construction showing alternating tight crochet-like rows and looser braided rows throughout the body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high) - Color patternAlternating horizontal stripes of natural beige raffia and rust-orange raffia across the bag body.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.48 (high) - Top fringeKnotted fringe trim of loose natural raffia strands running along the full top opening, creating a textured fringe edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.24 · w 0.80 · h 0.14 (high) - Shoulder strapsPair of long flat brown leather shoulder straps attached near the bag rim, each strap shows contrasting white topstitching along the edges.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.66 (high) - Strap attachmentStraps loop through stitched leather tabs at the bag rim and are secured at two attachment points visible on the front face.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium) - Base detailRounded base with the same woven pattern continuing, slightly flattened where it meets the surface creating a soft shadow underneath.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a light neutral background with even front lighting and a soft shadow beneath the bag.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with the bag centered and no additional props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the bag indicating downward studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionFront-facing product view filling most of the frame, top of straps nearly reaching the top edge of the image.
Colors
natural beige· natural raffia (body stripes and fringe)#EDEDEDrust orange· rust-orange raffia stripesmedium brown· shoulder straps- Overall shapeWide, trapezoidal open-top tote silhouette with a gently rounded base and a wider mouth than base.
- 03

Product
Close-up of a braided raffia tote top section showing knotted fringes, horizontal woven stripes in natural and rust tones, and two brown leather shoulder straps with contrast stitching plus a small rectangular leather nameplate.
- Top knotted fringeLoose untwisted raffia fringes protruding from the top edge of the woven body, fibers uneven in length and oriented upward and outward.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Woven body patternHorizontal braided/looped rows of natural-colored raffia alternating with a solid rust-colored woven stripe; the weave shows open square-like holes in some rows and tighter crochet-like rows in others.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (high) - Leather shoulder strapsTwo flat brown leather straps attached to the bag with visible rectangular stitched reinforcements; straps have white contrast topstitching along both edges.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high) - Leather nameplateSmall rectangular brown leather patch stitched onto the raffia surface, debossed with brand text.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand text on nameplate“VANESSA BRUNO”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high) - Secondary text on nameplate“PARIS”Partial
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up photograph with neutral light gray background, diagonal composition showing the bag at an angle, even soft lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionDiagonal close-up framing of the bag's top half, cropping out lower portions of the body and the strap ends.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting creating minimal shadows and even exposure across the woven texture and leather.
Colors
natural raffia beige· raffia weave - natural rows#F4DCB3rust orange· woven stripemedium cognac brown· leather straps and nameplate- Top knotted fringeLoose untwisted raffia fringes protruding from the top edge of the woven body, fibers uneven in length and oriented upward and outward.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/handbagsReddit users generally recommend Vanessa Bruno bags for their good quality and hardware durability, with a preference noted for the lilac color.
Overall positive sentiment; users recommend purchasing and praise the quality, though one user was unimpressed with a different model.
Themes
Compared To
vs Furla
Vanessa Bruno hardware is more scratch-resistant than Furla.
Source Threads
User recommends the bag and compares hardware to Furla
Yes, get it. There’s good quality bags. The hardware doesn’t scratch as easily as furla does,
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