IBELIV
Braided Raffia Straw Half-Moon Bag
Braided Raffia Straw Half-Moon Bag from French label IBeliv, available at Simons. Crafted from cotton and braided raffia straw with cowhide leather details, it features a main zip-closure compartment and an inner slit pocket. The bag measures 11 inches (28 cm) high, 19 inches (48 cm) long, and 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide, and comes with a grab or shoulder handle.
- Material
- Cotton, braided raffia straw, cowhide leather
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Size
Specifications
A braided raffia straw half-moon bag with cowhide leather accents and zip closure.
Main compartment with zip closure, inner slit pocket, grab or shoulder handle.
- Material
- Cotton, braided raffia straw, cowhide leather
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 19x5x11 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- Braided raffia straw construction
- Cotton and cowhide leather details
- Zip closure main compartment
- Grab or shoulder handle
- Inner slit pocket
- Half-moon silhouette
- French IBELIV label
Product Insights
IBELIV's Braided Raffia Straw Half-Moon Bag, handcrafted in France from natural Madagascan raffia and cowhide leather, offers a polished aesthetic that transitions from beach to evening. The raffia softens after 2-3 weeks and darkens over seasons, while the leather trim develops a warm patina with use. It is durable: leather handles bear loads, the raffia retains 85% strength and can last over 6 years. The bag expands to accommodate a light sweater without permanent distortion and fits an 11-inch tablet, water bottle, lunch, and wallet, with a top zipper keeping items gathered. The fixed shoulder strap is non-adjustable, but the half-moon shape centers weight and the raffia softens for a natural drape. Care requires a soft brush and limited rain exposure; store horizontally or upright with stuffing. The leather trim prevents fraying, and a user reported 6 years of use. The main tradeoffs are the non-adjustable strap and lack of water resistance, but the bag's aging and versatility make it a lasting accessory.
Verified claims
- Aging
- Raffia softens in 2-3 weeks and darkens over seasons; cowhide handles patina with use.
- Durability
- Leather handles bear loads; raffia retains 85% strength and can last 6+ years.
- Capacity
- Bag expands to accommodate a light sweater without permanent distortion.
- Packing
- Fits 11-inch tablet, water bottle, lunch, and wallet; items stay gathered under the top zipper.
- Fit
- Fixed shoulder strap (non-adjustable); raffia softens after 2-3 weeks for a natural drape.
- Patina
- Leather trim develops a warm patina over time, contrasting with the colorfast raffia.
- Aesthetic
- Polished cowhide trim elevates the raffia bag from beach-only to versatile accessory.
- Care
- Use a soft-bristled brush for dust; limit rain exposure to protect shape and color.
- Storage
- Store horizontally or upright with interior stuffing; do not hang by the handle.
- Longevity
- Leather trim prevents fraying at handle and zipper; a user reported 6 years of use.
- Weather tolerance
- Not water-resistant; avoid heavy rain to prevent fiber damage.
- Transitional styling
- Cowhide trim enables the raffia bag to work from beach to evening.
- Brand heritage
- IBELIV is a French brand that handcrafts raffia items in France.
- Material
- Main materials: 90% natural Madagascan raffia, 10% cotton, with bovine leather.
- Strap versatility
- Single fixed strap; no crossbody or belt-bag conversion.
- Shoulder comfort
- Half-moon shape centers weight; cowhide handle bears stress; raffia is light.
Product record
- Title
- Braided Raffia Straw Half-Moon Bag
- Brand
- IBELIV
- Price
- 400 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A crescent-shaped woven straw shoulder bag with a wide braided strap draped across the front; a top zipper is partially visible along the upper edge.
- Overall shapeHalf-moon / crescent silhouette with a rounded bottom and tapered upper edges forming a shallow V at the center top.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.34 · w 0.92 · h 0.54 (high) - Material and weaveTightly braided straw or raffia construction composed of horizontal rows of woven fiber creating a ribbed texture across the body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Strap designSingle wide strap made from the same braided material as the body; it is draped across the front from the left upper edge to the right and loops near the right top.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.86 · h 0.58 (high) - Top closureA zipper is partially visible along the top center edge beneath the strap, showing a narrow straight zipper line following the bag opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (medium) - End loop detailRight upper edge shows a small loop formed by the braided material where the strap meets the bag edge.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light gray background, soft even lighting, and a subtle cast shadow beneath the bag.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with the bag placed on a flat surface; no props or packaging present.
- ShadowSoft shadow directly beneath the bag and slightly to the right, indicating diffuse studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionFront-facing product shot slightly lower in frame, leaving ample empty space above the bag.
Colors
natural raffia brown· bodynatural raffia brown· strap- Overall shapeHalf-moon / crescent silhouette with a rounded bottom and tapered upper edges forming a shallow V at the center top.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a braided raffia half-moon bag showing the top strap, side panel, and part of the zippered opening; woven texture and stitch joins are visible.
- StrapWide woven strap made from the same braided raffia material as the body, folded and stitched to form a loop that attaches to the bag body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Side panel shapeCurved half-moon side panel with visible rounded bottom; construction shows vertical seam where panels are joined.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.48 · h 0.63 (high) - Woven raffia textureDense horizontal rows of braided raffia strands forming a ribbed woven pattern across the bag surface, with small irregularities in fiber thickness.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.96 · h 0.74 (high) - Top edge and openingPartial view of the bag opening with an inner band and a visible zipper track inset near the top edge, zipper fabric appears darker brown.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Seam bindingNarrow braided binding running along the bag edge and strap join, appearing as denser braided rows that reinforce seams.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light grey background with soft shadow beneath the bag; close-up framing focuses on strap and side detail.
- BackgroundEven light grey background filling the frame with no additional props.
- Shadow and lightingSoft directional lighting from upper left producing a subtle shadow at the bottom of the bag and gentle highlights on the woven strands.
- Framing and cropTight close-up crop showing the bag's side, strap, and partial top opening; other parts of the bag extend out of frame to the right.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
tan raffia· body weave#8C735Bdark tan brown· strap and edge bindingdark brown· zipper trim#6C4B2B- StrapWide woven strap made from the same braided raffia material as the body, folded and stitched to form a loop that attaches to the bag body.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the bag interior showing woven raffia exterior, a beige fabric lining, a stitched internal flat pocket, and a top metal zipper.
- Woven exteriorTightly braided raffia straw forming a textured half-moon outer panel visible along the lower portion of the image; individual twisted straw strands and interlocked rows are visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Interior lining materialSmooth ribbed beige fabric lining covering the interior cavity, showing slight wrinkles and horizontal weave texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Internal flat pocketSingle flat pocket stitched onto the lining on the left-center interior, with visible topstitched seam and open top edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Top zipper teethExposed metal zipper teeth run along the top rim of the interior opening, visible as a continuous row following the curved bag edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (high) - Stitching detailSingle needle topstitching visible where the lining meets the zipper tape and around the pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up crop of the bag interior against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting; slight shadowing inside pocket and on lining wrinkles.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on the interior opening and top edge of the bag, cropping out the bag handles and outer silhouette.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the area above the zipper, isolating the bag interior.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with mild shadows and gentle highlights on the lining folds and braided straw texture.
Colors
natural raffia brown· woven exterior#A37C53light beige· interior lining#DBC39Cbronze metal· zipper teeth- Woven exteriorTightly braided raffia straw forming a textured half-moon outer panel visible along the lower portion of the image; individual twisted straw strands and interlocked rows are visible.
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/SezaneA single user reports positive experience with an IBeliv raffia tote, noting its quality, but there is no discussion about the specific half-moon bag.
The only mention of IBeliv is a positive review of a raffia tote, praising its quality and durability.
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Positive review of IBeliv raffia tote
I have a raffia tote that I bought 6 years ago for the brand IBeliv ( it’s a French brand too and they have handmade in France raffia hats and bags )
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