IBELIV
Mosaic Braided Raffia Straw Pocket
The Mosaic Braided Raffia Straw Pocket is a flat, rectangular clutch from the French brand IBELIV, crafted from braided raffia straw and cotton. Its main compartment closes with a top zipper and includes a braided lanyard handle for wrist carrying; the piece measures 12.25 by 15.75 by 0.5 inches (31 by 40 by 1 cm). While specific product reviews are limited, long-term feedback on comparable IBELIV raffia bags indicates good durability with proper care.
- Material
- Cotton and braided raffia straw
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- boho
- Category
- Luggage & Bags
Specifications
Braided raffia straw tote with cotton lining, zippered compartment, and lanyard handle.
Main zippered compartment with lanyard handle
- Material
- Cotton and braided raffia straw
- Style
- boho
- Occasion
- vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15.75x12.25x0.5 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags
Additional Attributes
- French IBELIV label
- Cotton lining
Product Insights
The Mosaic Braided Raffia Straw Pocket by IBELIV is a handcrafted bag made from natural Madagascan raffia with air-dried fibers and natural resin, lined with organic cotton, and designed in France. Its slim braided weave maintains a 1 cm depth even when loaded, fitting A4 documents flat and serving as an organizer inside larger bags. The bag lasts years with care, with a six-year owner reporting it still looks new, though heavy rain can soften fibers and fade colors while light rain is safe with proper air-drying. Priced at $350 CAD, it offers 4.6 times the surface area of similarly-priced Manebí Isla, providing an entry into IBELIV's craft.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Braided raffia with air-dried fibers and natural resin is built to last for years, and customer feedback notes the bag's lasting quality and durability.
- Water resilience
- Light rain is safe; heavy rain can soften fibers and fade colors.
- Capacity
- 31x40 cm interior fits A4 documents flat, and the slim profile slips into larger bags as an organizer.
- Origin
- French-designed bag handcrafted in Madagascar.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-braided from air-dried raffia with natural resin and lined with cotton.
- Suppleness
- Extended air-drying locks in softness, preventing brittleness.
- Slim profile
- The bag's flat braided weave is only about 1 cm deep, keeping it slim and flat for documents and as an organizer.
- Value
- At $199.95 CAD, 4.6 times the surface area of similarly-priced Manebí Isla and an entry to IBELIV's craft.
- Drying care
- Air-dry after wetting to maintain fiber flexibility.
- Material
- Natural Madagascan raffia, same as luxury brands, with organic cotton lining.
- Carry format
- This pocket has only a lanyard handle and no shoulder strap, so it is designed to be carried as a clutch or slipped into a larger bag.
- A4 document fit
- The flat interior measures 40 cm wide, so it can hold a standard A4 sheet with room to spare and carry unfolded documents, boarding passes, or a full-size portfolio without bending them.
- Flat capacity
- The supple raffia lets the pocket gently stretch around items slightly thicker than the 1 cm depth, so a passport, phone in a slim case, or compact wallet slides in without straining the seams.
Product record
- Title
- Mosaic Braided Raffia Straw Pocket
- Brand
- IBELIV
- Price
- 350 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Mosaic Braided Raffia Straw Pocket: Choose this if you want a flat, half-moon-style woven clutch from IBELIV's raffia line: a flexible, openwork pouch in raffia and cotton with a grid of square mosaic motifs in tan, rust, and light blue outlined by raised black braided borders. It suits light, everyday carrying with a main zippered compartment (exposed metal teeth with a brass or antique gold finish), a smooth black fabric lining, and a braided wrist strap. Note it is a slim, flat piece — roughly 15.75 inches wide by 12.25 inches high and about half an inch thick — sold in one assorted-color variant, with a matte, slightly coarse woven texture.[1,2,3,4,5] | Braided Raffia Straw Half-Moon Bag: Choose this if you want a roomy, crescent-shaped shoulder bag from French label IBELIV, made of 90% raffia and 10% cotton with bovine leather details and a ribbed braided texture in taupe. It offers a zippered main compartment with a beige fabric lining and inner slit pocket, plus a wide braided strap for grab or shoulder carry at roughly 19 inches long, 11 inches high, and 5 inches wide in one size. Note the natural material shows small irregularities in fiber thickness, which suits shoppers who like handmade-looking raffia rather than a perfectly uniform finish.[6,7,8,9] | Braided Raffia Straw Tote: Choose this if you want a roomy black tote in braided raffia with cowhide leather trim, measuring about 17 inches high and 19.5 inches wide, offered in one size. It carries two ways, with short top handles plus a removable, adjustable crossbody strap with a brass-tone buckle, and the main compartment closes with a magnetic button. Note the open, loose weave on the main body has visible square-like gaps, and some leather tabs were observed showing creasing in product images.[10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular woven clutch showing a grid of small braided straw square motifs on a dark woven background, with a short braided wrist strap and a top zipper closure with a small metal pull at the right.
- Overall shapeRectangular, flat clutch shown face-on with straight top edge and slightly rounded lower corners.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - Surface patternUniform grid of small square braided motifs arranged in rows and columns, each square bordered by the dark woven background to create a mosaic effect.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.40 · w 0.84 · h 0.48 (high) - Motif constructionEach square motif is concentric: a small colored center, surrounded by a rust-toned ring, then a natural beige braided ring, all defined by dark/black braided outlines.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Wrist strapShort braided wrist strap emerging from the top center area and laying across the top of the clutch toward the right.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Top closureTop zipper closure visible along the top edge with a small metallic zipper pull at the top-right corner.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.33 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Material textureTight braided raffia or straw texture visible across motifs and background; overall matte, slightly coarse surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Product photographed centered on a plain light gray background with soft shadowing beneath; image is a front-facing studio shot.
- Background and stagingEven light gray background with no visible props or packaging; product centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame.
- ShadowingSoft shadow below the clutch indicating diffuse top lighting.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.84 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on product details and texture with neutral, well-balanced lighting.
Colors
black· background weave / grid outlines#0E0D0Cnatural beige· square outer rings and main braided squaresrust red· square inner rings / accentspale blue· square centerswarm gold· zipper pull- Overall shapeRectangular, flat clutch shown face-on with straight top edge and slightly rounded lower corners.
- 02
Product
Flat rectangular woven pouch with a repeating mosaic of small square motifs in a black grid, a braided black wrist strap attached at the top, and a visible metal zipper slider at the top edge.
- Overall shapeFlat rectangular pouch shown at a slight angle so the front face and near-side edge are visible; bottom-right corner cropped out of frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Surface patternGrid of small square mosaic motifs arranged in rows and columns; each square contains concentric stitched rings of colored raffia centered on a small blue center.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.80 (high) - Grid/grounding colorSquares separated and outlined by thick black braided/stitched material forming the visible grid lines and border around each motif.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high) - Motif colorsEach square shows natural tan outer rings, rust/burnt orange intermediate rings, and a small dusty light blue center.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high) - Top closure detailShort section of zipper tape visible at the top edge with a small gold-colored metal zipper slider partially visible near the left top corner of the pouch face.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Wrist strapLong braided black strap attached at the top-left; strap is rounded and appears glossy relative to the woven body; attachment area wrapped with the same black braided material.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.64 (high) - Material textureCoarse woven straw or raffia texture visible in each colored ring with individual fiber strands and irregular stitch loops evident.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Studio-style image with a light gray seamless background, soft shadow beneath the pouch, and even diffuse lighting; image is slightly cropped at the pouch bottom-right.
- Background and shadowNeutral light gray background with a soft shadow below and to the right of the pouch
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionProduct centered to the right of the image with the wrist strap extending into the left third; bottom-right of the pouch is cropped by the frame
- LightingDiffuse, even studio lighting with mild specular highlights on the braided strap and minimal harsh shadows
Colors
deep black· grid and border#0E0D0Cnatural tan· outer motif ringsrust orange· middle motif ringsdusty light blue· motif centersmetallic gold· zipper slidergloss black· wrist strap#151313- Overall shapeFlat rectangular pouch shown at a slight angle so the front face and near-side edge are visible; bottom-right corner cropped out of frame.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a woven raffia exterior showing a grid of square mosaic motifs with a black fabric interior, a sewn rectangular leather label embossed with 'IBELIV', and a metal-toothed zipper at the top edge.
- Woven mosaic squaresExterior surface composed of tightly braided raffia arranged in square mosaic motifs in a grid; each square has concentric stitched rings of color and is separated by raised black braided borders.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.42 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high) - Interior liningInterior visible at the top is a smooth black fabric lining with a slightly visible horizontal weave texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - Zipper teethExposed metal zipper teeth run along the top edge with a brass or antique gold finish.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.08 (high) - Sewn rectangular labelA rectangular leather patch is sewn onto the interior lining; the patch is stitched around the perimeter and embossed with raised text and a curved line beneath it.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.15 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Label text“IBELIV”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.17 · w 0.17 · h 0.08 (high) - Raised braided bordersBlack braided strands form raised grid lines between each mosaic square, creating distinct square outlines.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.42 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high)
Other
Studio close-up photograph taken from above at an oblique angle showing interior and exterior details; neutral light gray background and soft even lighting produce minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionTight detail shot framed to show the top interior zipper and label plus the adjacent exterior woven squares; image is cropped with parts of the woven grid extending beyond the frame edges.
- Background and lightingProduct rests against a flat light gray background with soft, even studio lighting that minimizes harsh reflections.
Colors
deep black· interior lining, leather label and braided borders#120D0Dwarm beige· outer square background rings#E4C394olive green· concentric ring#4D4A4Arust red· concentric ringpale sky blue· center dotantique brass· zipper teeth- Woven mosaic squaresExterior surface composed of tightly braided raffia arranged in square mosaic motifs in a grid; each square has concentric stitched rings of color and is separated by raised black braided borders.
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/SezaneA Redditor shares a positive long-term experience with an IBELIV raffia tote, praising its durability and quality after six years of use.
The user expresses satisfaction with the IBELIV bag, noting it looks like new after years of use and is high quality.
Themes
Use Cases
- Summer daily bag
Source Threads
Long-term user 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 ) I think at the time I paid 150€ for the bag . It’s lined inside with thick cotton , I don’t have a Sezane raffia bag , I did consider getting one but never got it is . Again a high quality raffia bag can last years if you take good care of it.
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