Artisanal Bags For The Wanderlusters Chasing A Never Ending Summer
Bazaar Arabia’s Fashion editor, Laura Jane Brown, shares her must-have boho-inspired carry-alls for your upcoming travels
Five years ago the raffia, handcrafted, macramé bags (a.k.a. bags of natural fibres) were items you would find at the local market whilst travelling, purchase, and wear repeatedly for the week, then disregard once back on home soil. Fast forward a few years, and the handcrafted raffia bag has become a wardrobe staple all year round with designers incorporating artisanal techniques in the classic styles we know and love.
Loewe’s latest Salone collection — titled Weave, Renew, Restore — celebrates woven craft, using materials and traditional techniques from around the world, whilst Chloe’s raffia basket bag’s are hand-woven by female artisans in Kenya as part of a Fair Trade organisation Mifuko. Brazilian brand Nannacay, which translates to ‘brotherhood of women’ is produced by a community of artisans from Peru, with each bag unique, handmade and sustainable.
As style icon Jane Birkin became known for her wicker bag in the 1960’s, we can be sure these bags will stand the test of time and many summers to come. Here, we share a comprehensive round-up of our favourite summer styles for your travels ahead…
Chloe X Mifuko Rainbow Tassels Raffia Basket Bag
Handwoven by female artisans in Kenya this everyday basket bag is finished with multi-coloured tassels for a playful feel
Bottega Veneta Point Crochet & Shell Bag
Hand embroidered shells adorn this mini point crochet bag in pastel lime green. Pair with the coordinating dress & heels for head-turning effects
Celine Ava Strap Bag
From lunches to sunset dinners this Celine logo shoulder bag has interchangeable straps and add-on charms for maximum summer feels
Loewe Elephant Basket Bag
What’s cuter than a Loewe striped tote bag? An elephant striped tote bag. Leave it to Loewe to turn heads whilst carrying this quirky tote on your travels
Fendi Raffia Baguette Bag
An SJP favourite the iconic baguette has been re-imagined for summer 22, handwoven in black raffia with crochet Fendi logo throughout. With duo removable straps this bag sits under the arm for dinner dates, and functionally crossbody for day trips exploring
Valentino Summer Tote in Multicoloured Raffia
Add a burst of summer colour with this roomy tote from Valentino finished with their signature stud detailing
Prada Small Raffia Tote Bag
Last summer Prada’s tote bag flooded our feeds. This summer they have introduced new styles in raffia with striped designs in pastel shades, also perfect for post summer travels with jeans & a t-shirt
Nannacay Felipa Bag in Crochet Cotton
Fun loving fringe, handmade and sustainable- 100% instant feel good styles from Nannacay
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tote Bag in Raffia and Leather
The popular travel tote is upgraded for summer in raffia perfect for airport carry-on through to lazy beach days
Ferragamo Studio Box Bag
The iconic Studio bag gets a beach makeover for summer 22 in a lobster orange raffia weave. Roomy enough for your daily essentials, pair with fun loving prints for a vibrant summer look
Lead image photography by Efraim Evidor. Styling by Laura Jane Brown.