Description
Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, the straw shoulder bag with leather closure features long handles and a plain, no-fuss design.
The plainest of our shoulder bags: doum palm weave, long handles and a leather closure, nothing more.
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What makes this straw shoulder bag with leather closure special
A leather closure keeps the opening neat, and the handle is made of leather too. The handles are long enough to wear on the shoulder as well as over the arm.
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 shoulder bag with leather closure measures 28 × 16 × 30 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size.
How to use your straw shoulder bag with leather closure
The straw shoulder bag with leather closure 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.
Carry this piece to the market, on a city break or to a summer lunch. The natural palm and leather work with both casual and smarter outfits.
How to care for it
Keep your straw shoulder bag with leather closure 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 shoulder bag with leather closure: frequently asked questions
What is the straw shoulder bag with leather closure 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 shoulder bag with leather closure come in?
It measures 28 × 16 × 30 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.
Browse more shoulder baskets or the full shop. Comparing styles? The Straw Bag with Wide Leather Closure offers a broad leather closure, while the Large Straw Bag with Leather Lines and Long Flat Handle offers leather lines woven into the surface and a long flat leather handle.
Product details
- Materials: Doum palm, genuine leather
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 28 × 16 × 30 cm
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