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Top Handle Raffia Tote - Black Mélange

$695.00

This is not your average raffia bag.

Fine craftsmanship elevates the Top Handle Raffia Bag, making it an effortless choice from city to shore. Featuring two Napa leather handles, a zipper closure, and hand-braided raffia - which is locally harvested in the Rwandan countryside.

Cesta baskets are handwoven by female artisans in Rwanda, Africa, using locally sourced, renewable resources. Each piece is hand finished in Italy with carefully chosen, sustainable materials. This basket took a master craftswoman over 3 days to weave.

Details & Care
  • Woven in Rwanda, finished in Italy
  • Leather + Zipper Closure
  • Leather Strap: Vegetable Tanned Italian Nappa Black 
  • Basket:  Organic Vegetable-Dyed Raffia Black and Natural 
  • Lining: Organic Cotton Canvas Black 
  • Hardware:  Handtooled 18kt Gold-Plated Brass
  • When not in use, store your Cesta in the dustbag.
  • Avoid long periods of direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant colors of the natural vegetable dye.
  • Occasionally, sisal & raffia will fray with wear. It’s safe to trim frayed pieces of sisal/fiber with small scissors, to keep your bag looking like new.
  • Dimensions
    • 8-12” W x 8” T x 5” D 
    • Handle Drop: 11cm 


    The Design Process

    Each bag is woven with care by female artisans in Rwanda, Africa, using locally sourced, renewable resources. Each piece is hand finished in Sicily, Italy, with thoughtfully selected materials.

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