The Taormina Raffia Tote
Natural / Small
$95.00
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● In stock · Estimated delivery Nov 2 – Nov 7Ships in 1–3 business days · tracked worldwide shipping · free over USD $100
Raffia, not strawRaffia palm fibre carries its own natural resin — supple and durable where ordinary straw dries out and snaps.
Three sizes, one silhouetteSmall for errands, medium for every day, large for the beach weekend — the same hand-braided body at your scale.
Braided before it's wovenFibres are split by hand, evened into cords and plaited into braids — then woven and sewn round by round into the bucket.
Marks of the handA stray fibre or a shifted stitch is the signature of a hand-braided bag — trim a loose end and carry on.
The Taormina Raffia Tote
Raffia
Hand-braided resin-rich raffia in three sizes. Supple where straw goes brittle.
$95.00
● 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
Raffia, not strawRaffia palm fibre carries its own natural resin — supple and durable where ordinary straw dries out and snaps.
Three sizes, one silhouetteSmall for errands, medium for every day, large for the beach weekend — the same hand-braided body at your scale.
Braided before it's wovenFibres are split by hand, evened into cords and plaited into braids — then woven and sewn round by round into the bucket.
Marks of the handA stray fibre or a shifted stitch is the signature of a hand-braided bag — trim a loose end and carry on.
Specifications
Specifications- Material
- Hand-braided natural raffia
- Small
- 40 cm wide × 25 cm high · base ⌀ 20 cm (15.7" × 9.8")
- Medium
- 45 cm wide × 36 cm high · base ⌀ 24 cm (17.7" × 14.2")
- Large
- 56 cm wide × 38 cm high · base ⌀ 30 cm (22" × 15")
- Handle drop
- 6 cm (2.4 in) · 8 cm (3.1 in) on Large
- Strap drop
- 38 cm (15")
- Carry
- Short top handles + shoulder strap
- Strap
- Herringbone webbing shoulder strap
- Color
- Natural · Grey · Espresso · Black · Striped
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 Modena Card Wallet
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THE FIBRE
Resin-rich raffia stays supple.
01
THE SILHOUETTE
A hand-braided raffia bucket with short handles and a herringbone webbing strap.
02
THE FIBRE
Raffia strands before braiding. Resin-rich, supple, uneven on purpose.
03
SPIRAL BASE
The base is worked in one continuous spiral. Strength without a frame.
04
INSIDE THE WEAVE
Rows of hand-braided cords, sewn round after round.
05
WEBBING STRAP
A striped herringbone strap across the natural straw tone.
WORN
Two ferries and a sunburnt paperback later.
SOURCE × CRAFT
Raffia split by hand, evened into cords, plaited into braids — then woven round by round into a bucket that needs no frame.
HAND-BRAIDED RAFFIA
It did the whole season, market mornings and two ferries, and the braid has only settled tighter.
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The Taormina Raffia Tote
G
Handles for the market, strap for the walk home. Held up to a week of beach, boat and market with zero complaints from me or the bag.
S
thick even braids, no thin weak rows anywhere. the size options meant i could get one for daily and eye a bigger one for travel
H
The braiding draws eyes, deserved. Shoulder carry is comfortable even bare armed in summer.
J
summer mvp
V
No scratchy bits
L
Hands free market runs. It has that effortless holiday look but survives regular city use fine.
F
adds interest to plain outfits instantly
L
the medium is exactly between too big too small. raffia feels tightly done, no loose ends poking out anywhere
Z
买了中号灰色，编织很密实，草有韧性不扎手。斜挎带很实用，周末去海边背也不心疼
P
hard to pick, all the shades are good.
S
Smooth strands, no splinters, no prickle.
J
swallows a beach towel and then some
V
Got the small in black for evenings. Its the same bucket shape just handbag sized. Strap makes it crossbody
A
Springs back overnight.
J
Its the saturday bag now, permanently. My phone and wallet settle low in the bottom so nothing shows from above.
B
bought small for my daughter and large for me. same look, honestly both get used more than our leather bags right now.
A
as pictured.
L
sat in sand all day, splashed a little, shook it out, wiped the strap, went to dinner. no drama.
X
Juice spill wiped off the outside, sand everywhere shaken out, one toddler sat IN it. Still round. Buy the large.
S
loaded it with wine bottles and books, base held flat
S
raffia is smooth against bare arms, no prickle. my old straw tote was basically sandpaper by comparison.
A
You can feel each braid is fat and even
H
a few little ends poked out the first week. snipped them like the care note says and its been tidy since. part of handmade i guess but worth knowing.
Exactly right, and thanks for reading the care note before worrying. A stray end or two is the braid settling in. Trim flush, never pull, and it stays tidy.
H
the strap stripe against the black raffia is sharp. everything about it reads intentional
E
Grassy smell out of the bag.
E
big enough for a cardigan and lunch, not so big i look like im moving house. the strap plus handles combo is properly useful. the two short handles tuck away when im using the strap, no dangling.
N
grey small for the win
T
Stands round on its own, doesnt slump. That alone puts it above every straw bag ive owned.
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.
