Iba Braided Raffia Moon Tote

The Iba Braided Raffia Moon Tote is a geometric handbag that provides a playful statement to any outfit. 20" W x 14" H (7" handles) Natural color Made from locally sourced woven raffia Features round handles carved from Jacaranda wood Unlined and lightweight This summer-ready handbag can be styled casually or dressed up as a unique piece that also has plenty of interior capacity. Due to it's handmade nature, some size and color variation may occur Behind The Design: Rwanda has a long history of craft. Traditionally passed down through generations of women, weaving has long been a form of artistic expression with very practical application.   Raffia is a straw-like material found inside of a species of palm that grows abundantly across sub-Saharan Africa. The fiber is stripped from the palm leaf, dried in the sun, dyed (if desired), and woven. Because Raffia is soft, durable, and flexible it can be used in a variety of techniques from coil weaving to crochet. Jacaranda trees found