Velvet, Crochet, Woven and Organic Cotton
The material can completely change how a tote looks, feels and carries. Our velvet tote bags have a soft, padded structure with a zip closure to help keep everything contained, while a crochet tote bag brings a more relaxed shape and textural, handwoven finish. Woven styles bring their own structure and pattern to the everyday tote, while organic cotton offers a soft, practical option for days when you need a little more room. Explore even more shapes and sizes across our bags, clutches and pouches. Strap lengths and handle shapes vary between designs, so check the individual product details when choosing how you'd like yours to sit.
Beach Days and What Survives Sand
A beach tote bag needs to do more than look good on the sand. Our raffia crochet styles make a particularly easy beach companion, with a textured outer that can be gently spot cleaned and a cotton lining that keeps smaller belongings contained. Keep natural raffia away from soaking and salt water where possible, and blot excess water before allowing it to air-dry naturally if it does get damp. For the rest of the beach uniform, add one of our hats and leave enough room in your beach bags for the towel, sunscreen and whatever else the day calls for.
How Much Each One Actually Holds
Think about what you're carrying before choosing your tote. Smaller patterned tote bags are an easy option for everyday essentials, while our larger styles give you more room for everything that tends to accumulate as the day goes on. The crochet totes measure 38 x 30 cm and are lined in cotton, with an interior pocket to keep smaller essentials from disappearing into the bottom of the bag. Larger velvet styles can measure around 51 x 48 cm plus handle, giving these tote bags for women considerably more carrying room. If your everyday essentials include your computer, explore our laptop sleeves for another layer of protection and organisation.
Carrying a Print
A patterned bag doesn't require a plain outfit, but it's an easy place to start. Against denim or a simple dress, a bold tote can do most of the talking. If you're already wearing print, look for a bag that picks up one colour from the pattern rather than trying to match everything exactly. Even the smaller details can join the story, with colourful key rings adding another little hit of personality.
