The Florence Tote
Real Madagascar raffia. Hand-braided in Laizhou.
About this item
Specifications
- Material
- 100% Madagascar raffia, natural color (no dye)
- Weave
- Hand-braided, Laizhou Shandong workshop tradition (4 generations)
- Body dimensions
- 50 × 35 × 23 cm
- Total height with handles
- 55-58 cm
- Handle drop
- 25 cm
- Weight
- 680 g
- Interior
- One small hand-woven raffia pouch (passport-sized)
- Closure
- Open top, no drawstring or magnet
Shipping & Returns
Shipping. We take 3–5 days to craft and prepare yours with care, then it ships worldwide (free over $75) and arrives in about 2 weeks. 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.
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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 | $108 | $200–400 | $25–50 |
The cheapest "raffia" totes under $50 are almost always dyed paper or straw — not real raffia. At $108, this is genuine Madagascar raffia, sitting just below the design-house floor.