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Front-facing woven raffia tote with alternating natural and black horizontal bands, single short black leather shoulder handle attached by gold rings, and a small rectangular black leather patch centered near the top front.

Isabel Marant

Bayia Raffia Tote Bag

CA$299.95CAD
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Isabel Marant's Bayia is a large, unlined tote bag crafted from woven raffia with genuine leather accents, featuring alternating natural and black horizontal bands and a leather-logo patch. Designed for everyday carrying with grab or shoulder handles, it includes a signature dust bag and measures approximately 36 cm in height, 43 cm in width, and 14 cm in depth.

Material
Woven raffia and genuine leather
Gender
female
Style
bohemian, parisian, elevated-basics
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
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Specifications

Large woven raffia tote bag with genuine leather accents and silver-tone hardware, perfect for everyday elegance with a bohemian flair.

Woven raffia and genuine leather, unlined interior, grab or shoulder handle, silver-tone hardware, leather tie straps inside, logo-embossed leather patch, signature dust bag included.

Material
Woven raffia and genuine leather
Secondary
leather
Style
bohemian, parisian, elevated-basics
Occasion
everyday, travel, vacation
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
17 x 5.5 x 14.25 in
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags

Additional Attributes

  • woven raffia construction
  • genuine leather accents
  • unlined interior
  • grab or shoulder handle
  • silver-tone hardware
  • leather tie straps inside
  • logo-embossed leather patch
  • signature dust bag included
  • large size (14.25" x 17" x 5.5")
  • natural material composition
  • subtly bohemian aesthetic
  • Parisian nonchalance style

Product Insights

The Isabel Marant Bayia Raffia Tote Bag, at a 60% clearance price, offers an affordable entry into the brand's bohemian-luxe aesthetic, combining raffia and leather to mirror luxury totes from Loewe and The Row at a fraction of the cost. However, its unlined interior, lack of internal pockets or closure, and tendency to slouch and conform to contents when loaded reflect production trade-offs that prioritize effortless silhouette over structure. Care requires spot-cleaning raffia and using mild leather cleaner, with storage in a dust bag to maintain shape.

Verified claims

Brand heritage
Isabel Marant (est. 1995) brings a bohemian-luxe design heritage to the Bayia.
Luxury material equivalence
Raffia and leather combination mirrors luxury totes from Loewe and The Row at 70-80% lower cost.
Sale context
This 60%-off (CA$499.95) clearance markdown signals a prior-season style that may not be restocked.
Pricing
The woven raffia body, genuine leather trim, and silver-tone hardware reproduce the same material language as luxury basket totes from Loewe and The Row, while the price is positioned to compete with contemporary brands like Staud and Cult Gaia.
Construction
The unlined interior cuts production complexity and means the bag lacks internal structure, so it will conform to its contents.
Shape retention
Bag slouches and conforms to contents when loaded; no rigid internal structure.
Interior layout
No internal pockets or closure; only leather tie straps secure items.
Raffia cleaning
Spot-clean raffia with a damp cloth; avoid soaking.
Care
Clean the leather accents with a leather-specific cleaner and conditioner.
Storage
Store the bag in the included dust bag away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the materials.
Value positioning
The woven raffia and leather construction echoes the material language of luxury basket totes, making the Bayia an accessible entry into Isabel Marant's bohemian-luxe aesthetic.
Design
Unlined interior conforms to contents for effortless bohemian silhouette
Leather type
The exact type of genuine leather used on the Bayia is not specified; Isabel Marant often uses calfskin or lambskin, but this cannot be confirmed for this bag.
Design heritage
The Bayia carries Isabel Marant's 1995 design lineage and Parisian nonchalance with a subtly bohemian vibe, which gives it a creative authority that mass-market raffia totes lack.

Product record

Title
Bayia Raffia Tote Bag
Brand
Isabel Marant
Price
1250 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Bayia Raffia Tote Bag: Choose this if you want a large, open-top tote in handwoven raffia with genuine cow leather trim, a Black and White striped colorway, and a wide leather shoulder strap — it measures about 17 inches wide by 14.25 inches high with a roughly 5.5-inch third dimension and comes with a signature dust bag. It suits everyday carry where easy access matters, but note the bag is unlined with no closure, so contents rest directly against the weave and remain exposed at the top.[1,2,3]Tampa Raffia Tote Bag: Choose this if you want a large, statement tote in woven natural-toned raffia with cow leather straps and trim, gold-tone hardware, and a signature dust bag included; it is one size, roughly 10.25 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide, and 6.75 inches deep. It has a grab or shoulder handle and an open top with a fully unlined, uncompartmentalized interior, so plan to use a organizer to find items quickly. One in-person commenter found the raffia finish heavily coated and could not tell if it was real straw, though they liked the silhouette.[4,5]Byron Organic Cotton Tote: Choose this if you want a generously sized, soft slouchy tote for everyday carry: it measures 14.5 inches long, 11.5 inches high, and 9 inches wide, made from 100% organic cotton canvas with calfskin leather trim, an embroidered stripe design, and a single large compartment with an inner slit pocket. It suits those drawn to natural materials and an effortless, artisanal look in a light Ivory/Cream Beige, offered in one size. Note that the main compartment closes with a drawstring and fabric tie rather than a secure fastening, and the open top leaves the interior exposed.[6,7,8]

Image Analysis

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Bayia raffia tote bag product image (primary)
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Product

Front-facing woven raffia tote with alternating natural and black horizontal bands, single short black leather shoulder handle attached by gold rings, and a small rectangular black leather patch centered near the top front.

  • Overall shapeTall bucket/rectangular silhouette with a gently rounded bottom and relatively straight vertical sides, shown facing front.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Woven body materialOpen-loop woven raffia texture visible across the body, with larger looser weave at the natural-colored bottom and tighter weave in the striped upper section.
    2 regionsx 0.14 · y 0.48 · w 0.72 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Color patternAlternating horizontal bands of natural raffia and black raffia across the upper two-thirds, transitioning to an all-natural raffia lower third.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Handle constructionSingle short black leather shoulder handle with thin rectangular profile, attached at each side by a gold metal O-ring and small leather tabs.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Side trimVertical black leather trim runs down each outer side of the bag connecting handle attachment to the base area.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Front leather patchSmall centered rectangular black leather patch sewn onto the upper front surface; contains embossed or printed uppercase text that is small and not fully crisp in this image.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Metal hardwareAntique gold-tone circular O-rings connecting handle to leather tabs visible at each side near the bag rim.
    2 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Top rimTop rim finished in black woven raffia forming a slightly thicker band at the opening.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Front patch text“ISABEL MARANT”Partial
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the bag, centered composition, even front lighting, and minimal reflections.

  • Background and stagingFlat light grey background with a subtle cast shadow under the bag indicating frontal overhead lighting.
  • Shot compositionBag centered in frame, photographed straight-on from the front with the handle fully visible and the base resting near the lower image edge.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on the bag and texture with even exposure and no visible compression artifacts.

Colors

natural beige· natural raffia body#DBC49Bmatte black· black raffia bands and top rim#11110Eblack leather· handle and side trimantique gold· metal hardware#A5A5A3
Bayia raffia tote bag product image 2
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Product

Right-side view of a woven raffia tote showing alternating natural and black horizontal woven stripes, a vertical black leather trim with white topstitching, and brass hardware where a wide leather shoulder strap attaches.

  • Woven body textureVisible handwoven raffia texture made of tightly looped strands; lower section is natural beige with a coarse braided appearance and upper section contains alternating black and natural braided rows.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.45 · w 0.80 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Horizontal stripesMultiple even horizontal stripes across the upper half formed by alternating black and natural raffia bands; stripes are textured and run parallel to the top edge.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Vertical leather trim and strap attachmentBlack leather vertical trim runs down the bag side and continues under the base; trim has visible white topstitching and is secured with a pointed leather reinforcement panel fastened by small round brass rivets.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Leather shoulder strapWide black leather shoulder strap with white topstitching visible near the top, attached to the bag via brass D-rings.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Brass hardwareRounded brass D-rings and small round brass rivets visible where the leather strap and reinforcement panel connect to the bag.
    3 regionsx 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.04 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Top edge finishTop edge of the bag finished with a black woven trim forming a narrow band along the rim.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a plain light gray background showing the right-side of the bag with soft shadow beneath; image is cropped to show upper strap and the lower side corner.

  • Background and stagingEven light gray seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadow under the bag.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shot compositionRight-side detail crop showing approximately the right two thirds of the bag; top of left strap and lower base are both visible while left edge of bag is near image left border.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
  • Shadowing and reflectionSoft diffuse shadow visible beneath the bag toward the lower edge of the frame; no strong specular reflections on raffia surface.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.85 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)

Colors

natural beige· natural raffia body#DCC49Bblack· black raffia stripes#11110Eblack leather· leather trim and strap#1D1D1Cantique brass· metal hardware
Bayia raffia tote bag product image 3
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Product

Open-top woven raffia tote with alternating natural and black horizontal stripes, visible interior leather logo tag and external leather patch, and a black leather shoulder strap attached with a gold ring.

  • Woven bodyHandwoven raffia body with alternating horizontal rows of natural beige and black braided yarn, forming a striped pattern across the visible panel.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.26 · w 0.94 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Open top rimUnlined open top showing the inner edge of the raffia weave; top rim finished in continuous black woven row.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Interior leather logo tag“Small rectangular black leather tag stitched to interior with stamped uppercase text 'ISABEL MARANT' in light metallic or white lettering.”
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.11 (high)
  • Exterior leather patchRectangular dark leather patch stitched to exterior near the top edge; printed or embossed text present but illegible at this resolution.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high)
  • Shoulder strap attachmentBlack leather strap attached to the bag by a rounded gold metal D-ring and secured with a stitched leather tab showing two gold rivets.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Thin interior leather strapNarrow black leather strap or loop visible inside the bag, extending from the interior toward the rim.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.39 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high)

Other

Close-up studio detail shot focused on the bag interior and upper exterior; neutral light background with soft shadows and even lighting.

  • Shot compositionTight detail crop showing the upper portion and interior of the tote at a slight top-down angle.
  • Background and lightingPlain light gray background with diffuse studio lighting producing soft, even illumination and subtle shadows inside the bag.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution image with visible texture detail in the raffia weave and leather grain; no motion blur.

Colors

natural beige· natural raffia rows#DBC39Cblack· black raffia rows#0E0D0Bblack leather· leather strap and tabs#151412warm gold· metal ring and rivets

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Isabel Marant
URL
https://isabelmarant.com/en-ie/products/pp0017faa1x15mnlcg-bayia-bag-natural-and-cognac

Bayia Bag Woman natural and cognac

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Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/handbags/bayia-raffia-tote-bag--4025-70026211?colourId=0
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