The Florence Tote
Natural
$129.00
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● In stock · Estimated delivery Nov 2 – Nov 7Ships in 1–3 business days · tracked worldwide shipping · free over USD $100
Madagascar Raffia100% long-fibre Madagascar raffia gives the tote its dry texture, natural colour variation and structured hand.
Three Days By HandHand-braided for 18–22 hands-on hours across three days in a four-generation Laizhou workshop.
50 × 35 × 23 cmFits a 16-inch laptop, a sweater, a paperback, and a swimsuit — simultaneously.
Built-In Raffia PouchPassport-sized woven pouch inside — same fiber as the bag, holds cards or keys.
The Florence Tote
Raffia
Madagascar raffia, hand-braided over three days. Fits a 16-inch laptop.
$129.00
● In stock · Estimated delivery Nov 2 – Nov 7Ships in 1–3 business days · tracked worldwide shipping · free over USD $100
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From customers
★★★★★“the smell when it arrived, proper leather, none of that chemical thing”
★★★★☆“carries a laptop, two folders and a water bottle. looks way more grown up than a backpack”
★★★★★“it looks exactly like the photos which i never trust until the box is open”
About this item
Madagascar Raffia100% long-fibre Madagascar raffia gives the tote its dry texture, natural colour variation and structured hand.
Three Days By HandHand-braided for 18–22 hands-on hours across three days in a four-generation Laizhou workshop.
50 × 35 × 23 cmFits a 16-inch laptop, a sweater, a paperback, and a swimsuit — simultaneously.
Built-In Raffia PouchPassport-sized woven pouch inside — same fiber as the bag, holds cards or keys.
Specifications
Specifications- Material
- 100% Madagascar raffia, natural color (no dye)
- Weave
- Hand-braided, Laizhou Shandong workshop tradition (4 generations)
- Body dimensions
- 50 × 35 × 23 cm (19.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
- Total height with handles
- 55-58 cm (21.7–22.8 in)
- Handle drop
- 25 cm (9.8 in)
- Weight
- 680 g
- Interior
- One small hand-woven raffia pouch (passport-sized)
- Closure
- Open top, no drawstring or magnet
Shipping & Returns
Shipping. We take 1–3 business days to prepare yours with care, then it ships worldwide (free over $100) and arrives about 2 weeks after you order. You'll receive a tracking link the moment it's on its way. Weekend and peak-season orders may take a little longer.
Returns. We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged or incorrect, we'll make it right and cover return shipping. If you simply change your mind, we'll gladly issue a refund once the item is returned to us — in this case return shipping is the customer's responsibility. To start a return, email Care@wildfool.life.
Care
Care-
Wipe clean
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Keep dry
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Reshape by hand
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Store in dust bag
Read before you buyRaffia and straw bag care
Questions? Email Care@wildfool.life or read the FAQ →
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THE MATERIAL
Long-fibre raffia never sits flat.
01
RAFFIA IN DAYLIGHT
Light across the braid shows the dry, uneven hand of long-fibre raffia.
02
MADAGASCAR RAFFIA
100% long-fibre raffia, undyed. Natural colour variation is part of it.
03
THREE DAYS BY HAND
18 to 22 hours of hand-braiding in a four-generation Laizhou workshop.
04
50 × 35 × 23 CM
A 16-inch laptop, a sweater, a paperback and a swimsuit, at the same time.
05
BUILT-IN RAFFIA POUCH
A passport-sized pouch in the same fibre holds cards and keys.
WORN
Office on Tuesday, beach on Friday.
SOURCE × CRAFT
Natural Madagascar raffia, fully braided by hand in Laizhou. Each Florence takes 18–22 hands-on hours across three days.
MADE BY HAND · NATURAL STRAW
Tuesday it carries the laptop. Friday it carries the towel. It changes with what you put in it.
HOW IT COMPARES
The same Madagascar raffia and four-generation craft as the design houses — without the markup.
| WILDFOOL | Design-House Raffia | Fast-Fashion Straw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Madagascar long-fibre raffia — not paper or dyed straw | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Hand-braided over three days, no machines | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Holds its shape all season | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Built-in hand-woven raffia pouch | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Sourced direct from the maker, no middleman | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Price | $129 | $200–400 | $25–50 |
The cheapest "raffia" totes under $50 are almost always dyed paper or straw — not real raffia. At $129, this is genuine Madagascar raffia, sitting just below the design-house floor.
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The Florence Tote
Y
Bought it for holidays and ended up using it for the everyday. Goes with the plain stuff I wear. Light on the arm.
M
Genuinely beautiful raffia and the colour is warm in person. The handles are on the longer side so on me it sits low on the shoulder. Hand carry it looks perfect. Minor.
A
packed it in the car boot with the sun hat and it kept its shape under the other bags. real raffia takes the rough handling. no regrets
N
this is huge!! love it for the beach
E
I kept turning this over at a cafe looking at the weave because no two sections are quite the same, you can tell a person braided it not a machine. It is properly dense real raffia, not the loose papery stuff that sheds all over your car. I have used it for the market, a beach day and as a everyday tote for about a month and it has held its shape and not loosened anywhere. It honestly looks far more expensive than it was, a friend assumed it was a designer one. The only reason I am not surprised is the price felt fair for what it clearly is.
M
Love. it. so. much.
H
not 5 stars only because Id love a darker version. natural is gorgeous though
B
my husband says it suits me lol
M
styling for: 1. office tuesday 2. weekend market 3. dinner with friends. one bag does it all.
H
if youre on the fence, just buy it.
M
Got it for my wife. she cried.
She cried? OK that's our day made.
C
used it for a quick trip to the coast. handle drop is comfortable on the shoulder.
T
Threw a towel and sunscreen in and headed to the beach. Sand brushed straight off the raffia. It's the holiday bag that survived the whole trip 🏖️
L
the weave is so nice up close. you can tell its real, not paper.
H
took it on vacation last week. fit a towel, sunscreen, two books, my hat. carried like nothing.
L
so cute, so practical, so worth it
A
got compliments at the market on saturday lol
J
perfect for the pool!! held everything for me and my daughter.
C
You can feel the difference from the cheap ones immediately. Tight hand braid, a bit of sheen, no shedding. Took it round the market and it held a surprising load.
P
so good. so good. SO GOOD.
F
a few loose straws when it arrived. trimmed them and its perfect
Real raffia does shed for the first week or two. Trim flush with scissors, never pull. Thanks for the patience.
E
5'2 here, the strap drop is fine but the bag is huge on my frame. cute though
D
feels solid. wont be one of those bags that falls apart
C
perfecta para vacaciones, llevé hasta los libros.
Gracias Carmen - nos alegra muchísimo.
L
so pretty in person
Questions, answered
Will it fit what I carry every day?
Exact height, width and depth are listed under Specifications above — measure against your laptop, an A4 folder or your usual essentials before you order. If you're between two sizes, size up: soft woven bags hold their shape best when not overstuffed.
How do I keep it looking good?
Store it stuffed with tissue, away from long direct sun, and spot-clean with a barely damp cloth. The full routine for this material is under Care above — it takes minutes a season, not hours.
When will it arrive?
Each piece is made to order and ships worldwide — typically arriving 12–17 days after you order. Shipping is free on orders over USD $100.
What if it doesn't suit me?
You have 30 days to return it — details under Shipping & Returns above. No drama, no restocking games.
Do orders come with a gift?
Yes — orders from USD $54 automatically include a free gift, and bigger orders unlock better ones (up to a silk sleep mask at USD $299+). It's added in your cart, nothing to do.
Is checkout secure?
Yes — SSL-encrypted checkout with cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
