Natural Straw Tote Bag with Dual Leather Handles – Handwoven Beach Basket

This handwoven straw tote bag combines sustainable fashion with everyday versatility. Featuring dual leather handles and a spacious 17.7-inch width, this eco-friendly basket transitions effortlessly from beach outings to farmers market runs, offering a stylish alternative to plastic and synthetic bags while making a genuine environmental impact.

Your Natural Fiber Companion: Essential Specifications

• Material: Natural palm leaf with genuine leather handles
• Bag Type: French market-style tote basket
• Dimensions: 11.5″ H x 17.7″ W (30cm x 45cm)
• Handle System: Dual leather straps – short grab handles and longer shoulder straps
• Capacity: Generous interior fits 13″ laptop, beach towel, groceries, or picnic essentials
• Interior: Unlined natural basket construction with open top
• Closure: Open-top design for easy access
• Origin: Handwoven in Morocco
• Care: Spot clean with soft brush, keep dry, store in cool place
• Weight: Lightweight at approximately 1.2 lbs

Artisan Dounia’s Tight-Weave Craftsmanship

Each basket requires two full days of meticulous handwork using traditional coiled palm basketry techniques passed down through generations. Artisan Dounia carefully prepares dried palm fronds, then weaves them in continuous spirals from base to rim, creating the distinctive tight, gap-free construction visible throughout this piece. The cognac leather handles feature decorative white contrast stitching in geometric patterns, secured with metal rivets for lasting durability. This labor-intensive process ensures exceptional strength while maintaining the natural beauty of sustainable materials.

Sustainable Style That Reduces Waste

Every use replaces single-use plastic bags, making this tote a practical investment in environmental responsibility. The biodegradable palm materials are harvested from renewable sources, while the genuine leather develops a beautiful patina over years of use. By supporting traditional artisan communities, you’re choosing timeless style over fast fashion while reducing your ecological footprint with a bag designed to last decades, not seasons.

Why This Basket Works for Everything

• Tight Palm Leaf Weaving: Compact herringbone-style coiling creates sturdy, professional construction with natural beige-to-wheat color gradations
• Eco-Friendly Materials: Sustainable palm harvesting and vegetable-tanned leather from renewable sources
• Spacious 17.7″ Width: Easily accommodates yoga mat, grocery haul, beach towel, water bottles, sunscreen, and daily essentials
• Dual Leather Handles: Cognac brown straps offer hand-carry or shoulder-wear versatility with decorative contrast stitching
• Versatile Everyday Use: Perfect for beach days, farmers markets, grocery shopping, picnics, travel, and daily errands
• Reinforced Construction: Metal rivets and rolled rim finishing ensure handles stay secure through heavy loads
• Natural Mediterranean Beauty: Organic color variations and matte finish complement casual and resort wear
• Lightweight Durability: Sturdy enough for 20+ lbs yet easy to carry when empty