When a basket is too big, a straw bag is the answer: a small or medium handbag or crossbody bag woven from doum palm or wild palm leaf, with leather handles, flaps, twist locks, fringes and detachable straps. Everything is handmade in Morocco. Our shoulder bag collection has 19 models.
Doum palm or wild palm leaf
Doum palm gives a smooth, even weave. Wild palm leaf has a more natural, slightly irregular look. Both are woven by hand and finished with genuine leather, so choose the texture you prefer.
Sizes and shapes
Our bags measure from about 20 to 39 cm long, 5 to 18 cm wide and 18 to 34 cm high. Small and slim bags carry a phone, wallet, keys and sunglasses; the larger ones, such as the strap bags with large leather closure or the bags with a pocket, take a small tablet or a book as well.
Our picks
- Mogador Strap Bag with Large Leather Closure – M – 39 × 15 × 27 cm; colours: Black, Camel
- Straw Handbag with Turn-Lock Closure and Shoulder Strap – 34 × 16 × 23 cm; colours: Black, Camel
- Large Straw Bag with Pocket and Leather Strap – 27 × 18 × 29 cm
- Wild Palm Leaf Bag Tafraout – 23 × 16 × 34 cm
- Wild Palm Leaf Bag Ibiza – 23 × 16 × 34 cm; colours: Black, Camel
Closures and straps
A twist lock or a leather flap keeps the bag closed and gives it a finished look. A detachable or adjustable strap lets you carry it on the shoulder, across the body, or by the top handle. Colours vary by model, so check each product page.
How to wear it
A straw bag suits summer evenings, a café terrace or a market morning. It works with linen, cotton and simple dresses, and the natural palm texture goes with almost any colour.
Make it yours
Many of our baskets and bags can be personalised: add a name or a short text and choose the colour of the lettering from our palette of 27 thread colours. See all the personalised pieces.
How to care for it
Keep the palm weave dry: avoid soaking it, and if it gets wet, shake off the water, shape it by hand and let it dry flat in the shade. When you are not using it, stuff it lightly with paper and store it away from damp. The leather is genuine leather, so it softens and darkens naturally with use and gains character over time.
Frequently asked questions
Will it fit a phone and a wallet? Yes. Every product page lists the length, width and height, so you can compare with what you carry.
Is the strap adjustable? Many models have an adjustable or detachable leather strap; check the product description for the model you like.
Can I get my name on it? Many models can be personalised with a name or short text, in the thread colour of your choice.
Shop straw shoulder bags
Browse all shoulder bags, or look at our shoulder baskets if you need more space. Read about our family business here.
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 our delivery and returns page for the full conditions, or contact us with any question.
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