Handwoven Multicolor Sequin Straw Tote Bag with Leather Handles

This sequin straw bag is handwoven from natural palm leaf fiber and entirely covered in hand-applied multicolor sequins — individually placed discs in pink, yellow, blue, green, orange, and black that shimmer and shift as light catches them. At 54 × 35 cm (21 × 13.7 in), it carries a beach day or a farmers’ market haul with ease. Two genuine leather handles are anchored through stitched teardrop-shaped leather patches — a reinforcement technique borrowed directly from Marrakech’s traditional bag-making craft — while a tight braided rim at the top adds structure and a satisfying tactile finish. Key Features & Benefits Hand-applied sequin embellishment: The sequins on this bag are applied individually after the basket is fully woven — a separate, labor-intensive step in which each disc is placed by hand across the entire surface. The result is a raised, multidirectional shimmer rather than a flat printed effect. No two bags leave the workshop with identical sequin placement. Natural palm leaf fiber body: The basket is woven from doum palm fiber, the same material Moroccan artisans have used for centuries for market baskets and household storage. The raw weave remains visible at the exposed braided rim and unlined interior, revealing the craft beneath the embellishment. Genuine leather handles, reinforced at attachment: Medium-brown leather handles are stitched through teardrop-shaped leather patches for long-term durability. The contrasting off-white stitching is a deliberate craft accent common to Marrakech’s bag-making workshops — functional reinforcement that also reads as a design detail. Open-top tote format: The open design mirrors the traditional Moroccan market basket form — no zipper, no closure, fast access. Roomy enough for a beach towel, sunscreen, a water bottle, sunglasses, and daily essentials. Lightweight all-day carry: At 0.5 kg empty, the bag is comfortable from morning market to afternoon beach. The leather handles are long enough to slip over one shoulder or carry by hand. Part of Dounia’s handwoven collection: This tote belongs to the same handwoven straw bag collection shaped by artisan weaver Dounia in the Marrakech medina — explore it for more patterns and embellishment styles. The Artisan Story This bag is crafted by Dounia, known in the Marrakech medina as the Heart-Weaver — a master of the palm and straw weaving tradition passed down through generations of rural Moroccan women. Each bag begins as a raw basket: doum palm fibers are coiled and stitched by hand into the open tote shape, a process that takes several hours per piece before embellishment begins. Once the basket is structurally complete, the sequin application starts — a second, entirely separate stage in which each disc is hand-placed across the surface to create the dense, all-over shimmer you see. This two-stage process — weave first, embellish second — is what distinguishes a genuine artisan piece from a factory imitation, where decoration is applied to a machine-woven base. Dounia’s weaving technique belongs to a long tradition of Moroccan women’s craft that historically served both domestic and ceremonial purposes. Every tote she produces is slightly different: the tension of the weave, the rhythm of the sequin placement, the way the braided rim sits — these are the signatures of a hand rather than a machine. Choosing this bag supports her workshop directly and keeps an ancient weaving form alive in the hands of its original practitioners. Product Specifications & Care Attribute Detail SKU MCSTB23 Body material Handwoven natural doum palm leaf fiber Handles Genuine leather, medium brown; teardrop reinforcement patches; off-white contrast stitching Embellishment Hand-applied multicolor sequins — pink, yellow, blue, green, orange, black — over natural beige base Construction Open-top tote; braided rim; no lining; no closure Dimensions 54 × 35 cm / 21 × 13.7 inches Weight 0.5 kg Care Spot clean the palm fiber body with a damp cloth; avoid soaking. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve sequin vibrancy. Wipe leather handles with a dry cloth; the leather will darken and soften naturally with use, developing a patina that adds character over time. Origin Marrakech medina, Morocco For boutique owners and event planners, we offer wholesale pricing on this sequin straw bag and many other styles. Contact our wholesale team to discuss bulk orders and customization options. Your Questions Answered Q: What makes this bag different from other embellished straw totes? A: The sequins on this bag are hand-applied over a fully woven palm fiber body — not heat-transferred, screen-printed, or applied to a machine-made base. The two-stage process (weave the basket, then embellish by hand) produces a raised, three-dimensional surface with visible depth and individual disc variation. Other embellished bags in our handmade bags collection use embroidery, paint, or woven-in pattern — the all-over sequin coverage on this tote is among the most labor-intensive decoration styles Dounia’s workshop produces. Q: Is this bag lined on the inside? A: No — it is intentionally unlined to keep the bag lightweight and to let the handwoven palm fiber interior remain visible. This is standard for traditional Moroccan market basket construction: the inside weave is considered part of the object’s character, not a detail to be hidden. If you carry small loose items like keys or coins, a fabric pouch placed inside works well. Q: Will the sequins stay on with regular use? A: Hand-applied sequins on palm fiber are durable for everyday use when handled with normal care. Avoid snagging the bag on rough surfaces, sharp edges, or velcro — these are the most common causes of individual disc loss. The same applies to machine washing; always spot clean. With typical use — beach days, market trips, daily carry — the embellishment holds well and the vibrancy lasts for years.