
IBELIV
Pure Black Braided Raffia Xxl Tote Bag
This XXL tote bag from French label IBELIV is crafted from black braided raffia and features a magnetic snap-button closure, an interior pocket with a leather label, and leather snap tabs with brass magnetic snaps. It measures 15.25 inches in height, 21 inches in length, and 7 inches in width, with grab handles and shoulder straps for carrying. The woven construction and spacious dimensions make it suitable for everyday use and travel.
- Color
- Pure Black
- Material
- Braided raffia
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Size
Specifications
Oversized tote bag crafted from braided raffia with a magnetic snap closure and dual handles and shoulder straps, perfect for everyday carry with a natural, textured aesthetic.
Magnetic snap-button closure, dual grab handles and shoulder straps, spacious XXL size, braided raffia construction.
- Color
- Pure Black · black
- Material
- Braided raffia
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 21x7x15.25 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- French IBELIV label at Simons
- braided raffia construction
- magnetic snap-button closure
- grab handles
- shoulder straps
- XXL oversized silhouette
- natural raffia texture
- spacious interior compartment
- tote bag shape
- handcrafted feel
Product Insights
IBELIV's Pure Black Braided Raffia XXL Tote Bag is a hand-crocheted, unlined tote made from Madagascar raffia that is sustainably harvested and dyed with natural pigments. Each bag is signed by its maker, supporting over 2,000 Malagasy women artisans who receive fair wages, social insurance, and free clinic access. The deep black finish ages into a charcoal patina, softening over time without cracking. The XXL silhouette (53×39×18 cm) fits a 15-inch laptop and transitions from beach to urban settings with a magnetic snap closure. However, natural raffia is not water-resistant, and the unlined interior lacks pockets, meaning spills saturate the fiber and small items may slip through. At a sale price of $199.95 (50% off), it undercuts designer raffia totes while upholding ethical, fair-trade production.
Verified claims
- Handcrafted process
- Hand-crocheted Madagascar raffia, air-dried for suppleness, no lining.
- Heritage & traceability
- Signed by its maker and preserves Madagascar's raffia crochet tradition.
- Ethical production
- Produced locally with sustainable harvesting and fair wages for 2,000 women.
- Worker welfare
- Over 2,000 Malagasy women artisans earn fair wages, social insurance, and free clinic access.
- Sustainability
- Raffia is harvested responsibly (max 30% young shoots removed) and dyed with natural pigments.
- Value
- Sale price $199.95 (50% off) undercuts designer raffia totes with fair-trade production.
- Suppleness
- Supple fiber from air-drying and unique hand-crocheted texture.
- Breathability
- Hygroscopic fibers regulate moisture, preventing clamminess.
- Aging
- Deep black finish ages into a charcoal patina, softens, and remains durable without cracking.
- Water sensitivity
- Natural raffia absorbs liquids and oils; not water-resistant.
- Lining and leather
- Unlined and free of leather handles; the only leather is a label and snap tabs, with brass magnetic hardware.
- Silhouette
- Shopping-bag silhouette in an oversized XXL shape.
- Color
- Architectural black shifts bag from beach to urban and evening contexts.
- Size
- Dimensions 53×39×18 cm fit a 15-inch laptop or weekend towels.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-crocheted in Madagascar, each bag softens and develops a charcoal patina over time.
- Durability
- Air-dried raffia stays supple and develops patina over time, preventing cracking.
- Year-round utility
- Magnetic snap closure and black finish make it a secure everyday tote beyond the beach.
- Care instructions
- Not water-resistant; clean with damp cloth and mild soap; store dry.
- Interior lining
- Unlined interior; liquid spills can saturate the raffia.
- Interior material
- Unlined raffia interior absorbs spills and stains; clean promptly with damp cloth.
- Carbon-neutral shipping
- IBELIV ships orders carbon-neutrally, offsetting an estimated 12,200 kg of carbon emissions.
- Fair pricing
- The bag is priced under a fair-price model that guarantees stable income for artisans.
Product record
- Title
- Pure Black Braided Raffia Xxl Tote Bag
- Brand
- IBELIV
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing view of a black woven tote with a rounded crescent body and integrated short top handle; surface shows tight braided texture and reinforced rim around the opening.
- Overall shapeRounded crescent or half-moon body with a flat-ish base so the bag sits upright in the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.54 (high) - Handle and openingSingle integrated short handle formed by the same braided material as the body, creating an arched handhold above a curved rim opening.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high) - Material and textureTightly braided woven material with visible horizontal weave rows and slight variation in thread highlights giving a textured, matte appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.77 · h 0.58 (high) - Rim reinforcementThicker braided trim runs along the top rim and continues into the handle, appearing as a rounded reinforced edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Seam at baseSubtle seam or fold line visible at the bottom center where the base meets the body, creating a small flattened base profile.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (medium) - Hardware absenceNo visible zippers, clasps, metal hardware, or external pockets on the visible face of the bag.
Other
Studio product shot centered on a light gray seamless background with soft top lighting and a faint shadow under the bag.
- BackgroundUniform light gray neutral backdrop filling the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the bag indicating studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.85 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionBag is centered in frame and photographed from the front at approximately eye level so the full front face and handle are visible.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with minor highlights on raised weave elements, no strong specular reflections.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.77 · h 0.58 (medium)
Colors
matte black· body and handle#11120E- Overall shapeRounded crescent or half-moon body with a flat-ish base so the bag sits upright in the image.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the tote bag's side showing woven braided raffia texture, rounded base, and integrated short handles with a V-shaped top opening.
- Woven body textureDensely braided horizontal rows of raffia forming the main body surface; individual braided strands are visible and create a tightly ribbed texture across the visible panel.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Rounded bottom shapeRounded, slightly bulbous bottom corner of the tote visible at lower left, continuing the braided construction without a distinct seam at the base.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.60 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Integrated short handlesPair of short, tubular braided handles that emerge from the top edge and lie against the bag; the handles use the same braided material and have a rounded cross-section.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Top opening shapeV-shaped top opening visible between the handles with a reinforced braided rim that follows the V contour.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Surface irregularitiesSmall variations in the weave including tiny gaps and slight sheen differences where the raffia strands reflect light.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light gray background and soft shadow beneath the bag; close-cropped framing focuses on the bag's side and lower portion.
- Background and shadowEven light gray background with a soft shadow visible under the bag toward the lower right, separating the bag from the backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 0.98 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up, slightly angled side view cropping out the top of the handles and most of the bag's right edge to emphasize texture and shape.
- LightingSoft, diffused studio lighting producing low-contrast highlights on the braided strands and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
deep black· braided body and handles#0E0E0C- Woven body textureDensely braided horizontal rows of raffia forming the main body surface; individual braided strands are visible and create a tightly ribbed texture across the visible panel.
- 03

Product
Close-up of the tote bag interior showing black braided raffia construction, an interior pocket with a stitched brown leather rectangular label embossed with text, and two brown leather snap tabs with brass magnetic snaps.
- Braided body materialDense black braided raffia weave forming the bag interior and visible exterior rim, with a textured open-weave pattern and small perforations where light shows through.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.96 · h 0.75 (high) - Interior pocketInternal pocket panel made from the same black braided raffia, positioned on the rear interior wall and stitched at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.44 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Leather labelRectangular brown leather label stitched onto the interior pocket, embossed with a short uppercase word.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Embossed label text“IBELIV”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.59 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high) - Magnetic snap closure - topBrown leather snap tab with a round brass magnetic snap affixed near the bag rim.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.09 (high) - Magnetic snap closure - lowerMatching brown leather snap tab with a round brass magnetic snap visible near the lower interior edge in the foreground.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.25 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Tight studio close-up of the bag interior centered in frame on a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting; visible shadows inside weave and minimal reflections on brass snaps.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail shot focused on the interior pocket and snaps, cropped tightly so only the top portion of the bag and interior are visible.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with even studio lighting that causes small highlights on the braided fibers and subtle specular reflections on the brass snaps.
- Image qualitySharp detail in weave texture and leather grain; no visible packaging or props present.
Colors
matte black· braided raffia body#0E0E0Dmedium brown leather· leather label and snap tabs#434343aged brass· magnetic snap hardware- Braided body materialDense black braided raffia weave forming the bag interior and visible exterior rim, with a textured open-weave pattern and small perforations where light shows through.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- IBELIV
Medium Raffia tote bag