Description
The straw bag with painted leather handles is a handwoven Moroccan piece made from doum palm and genuine leather, with two long painted leather handles.
A flat, rectangular doum palm bag carried on two long painted leather handles that can sit on the shoulder or over the arm. The bright handles stand out against the natural weave.
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What makes this straw bag with painted leather handles special
The long handles are painted leather: a bright accent against the natural weave. The handles are long enough to wear on the shoulder as well as over the arm.
Its slim profile keeps it close to the body, which makes it easy to wear in a crowd or on public transport.
Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather
Green Doum is a family craft business created in 1962 by Moroccan craftsman Lhaj Mohamed, who started in a small store in the medina. Today the family still makes baskets and bags from natural raw materials, and this piece is part of that story. You can read more on our About us page.
Doum palm is one of the traditional raw materials of Moroccan craftsmanship, alongside date palm leaves and rush. It weaves into a light, natural-looking fabric, and the leather adds strength where the piece is handled.
Weaving baskets from plant fibres is one of the oldest crafts in the world and is found in many cultures; for a general overview, see this page on basket weaving.
The leather is genuine leather: it softens and darkens naturally with use, so your piece gains character over time.
Size and fit
The straw bag with painted leather handles measures 35 × 7 × 39 cm (length × width × height). The slim depth keeps it flat against the body.
How to use your straw bag with painted leather handles
Carry the straw bag with painted leather handles to the market, on a city break or to a summer lunch. The natural palm and leather work with both casual and smarter outfits.
This piece is a roomy everyday bag: use it for work days, errands or weekend outings. It pairs naturally with linen, denim and cotton in any season.
How to care for it
Keep your straw bag with painted leather handles dry and store it somewhere with air around it. Wipe it with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and avoid prolonged moisture and direct heat. The leather softens and darkens naturally with use.
Straw bag with painted leather handles: frequently asked questions
What is the straw bag with painted leather handles made of?
It is made from doum palm and genuine leather. Every piece is handmade in Morocco, so the texture of the palm is slightly different each time.
Which sizes and colors does the straw bag with painted leather handles come in?
It measures 35 × 7 × 39 cm (length × width × height).
Is every piece exactly the same?
No. Because each piece is handmade, dimensions and shades vary slightly from one item to the next, which is part of its charm.
Can I return it?
Yes. New, unused items in their original packaging can be returned under the withdrawal conditions described on our Delivery and Returns page.
Delivery, returns and related styles
We ship with DHL. Allow about 3 to 10 working days for Europe and 7 to 12 working days for the USA and Canada, counted from the order date. Customs fees and taxes are not included. Read the full delivery and returns conditions, or contact us with any question about your order.
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Product details
- Materials: Doum palm, genuine leather
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 35 × 7 × 39 cm
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