Simons
Contrast-Handle Braided Raffia Hobo Bag
This is a hobo bag crafted from braided raffia with a contrasting braided handle and a magnetic snap-button closure. It features a wide shoulder strap and a large U-shaped opening, with a natural straw beige color and gold-toned hardware. The bag measures 10.25 inches (26 cm) in height, 15.75 inches (40 cm) in length, and 0.5 inches (1 cm) in width.
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Raffia
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15.75x0.5x10.25 in
Product Insights
The contrast-handle braided raffia hobo bag from Simons is a lightweight, packable statement piece that collapses flat for travel without permanent creasing, thanks to a soft genuine raffia weave and a magnetic snap closure that secures contents and prevents fiber snagging. Its slim 0.5-inch profile and single shoulder carry define a sleek silhouette inspired by Sézane, but this depth cuts capacity by more than half versus similar hobos, restricting the interior to flat items and offering no crossbody option. On sale at 67% off, it trades generous storage and versatility for an ultra-portable, carefree summer accessory that must be kept dry.
Verified claims
- Material
- Genuine braided raffia with a soft, ribbon-like texture, unlike coarse paper-straw alternatives.
- Weight
- Lightweight enough to avoid shoulder fatigue during a full day out.
- Structure
- Folds flat without permanent creasing and holds its crescent shape under load.
- Shape retention
- Bag flattens for packing and recovers shape; braided weave resists sagging.
- Slouch
- Slim 0.5-inch width lets bag pack flat and regain crescent shape when carried.
- Contrast handle
- Single contrast handle defines the silhouette, inspired by Sézane's design, but limits carry to hobo style.
- Sale price
- On sale for $49.95, 67% off the original $150 price.
- Capacity
- The 0.5-inch depth cuts capacity by more than half vs. similar hobos.
- Interior
- Unlined and pocketless interior best for flat items like a card case and keys.
- Closure
- Magnetic snap closure secures without adding bulk or snagging raffia.
- Portability
- 0.5-inch profile collapses flat for travel, slimmer than any competitor
- Carry style
- Single shoulder handle only—no crossbody option
- Availability advantage
- In stock at $49.95 (67% off) while competitors sell out.
- Access
- Magnetic snap opens one-handed; lifting needed to retrieve items.
- Profile
- 0.5-inch depth makes the bag lie flat against the body; empty slouch creates a casual silhouette.
- Fiber protection
- Magnetic snap closure prevents snagging and fraying of raffia fibers.
- Shape and design
- Magnetic snap closure keeps the bag's top gathered, creating a defined silhouette without visible hardware.
- Ease of use
- Magnetic snap closure enables one-handed, quiet operation.
- Packing and recovery
- Packs flat and bounces back without creasing, thanks to natural resin.
- Lightweight
- Significantly lighter than leather or canvas, minimal weight for travel.
- Care
- Moisture-sensitive raffia; keep dry during travel.
- Durability
- Magnetic closure prevents snagging; bag springs back after packing and resists sagging.
- Packable design
- Slim 0.5-inch depth packs flat; magnetic snap avoids snagging summer knits.
Product record
- Title
- Contrast-Handle Braided Raffia Hobo Bag
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing braided raffia hobo bag with a single short braided contrast handle and a large teardrop-shaped top opening; natural woven texture visible across the whole body.
- Overall shapeSoft teardrop/oval body with a flattened bottom and a wide rounded lower section that tapers to two upper lobes separated by a large U-shaped opening.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Material and textureTightly braided woven raffia or straw-like material forming horizontal rows of visible fiber loops and small gaps, giving a rough matte texture.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high) - Top openingLarge U-shaped cutout at the top center creating the bag mouth; opening edges are finished with the same woven material folded over the rim.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Handle constructionShort single handle made of darker braided material attached at the inner tops of the two lobes, forming a small loop above the opening.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Seams and edge finishEdges around the opening and along the bag silhouette show hand-stitched or tightly wrapped braids of the same raffia material forming a narrow border.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium) - Base profileSlightly flattened base allowing bag to sit upright; bottom shows subtle rounding and a small shadow beneath.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.74 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; bag centered and photographed from the front.
- Background and stagingEven light gray seamless background with no props, producing a soft drop shadow directly under the bag.
- View and compositionCentered front-facing view showing the full front surface of the bag and the handle loop; camera axis roughly perpendicular to the bag face.
- Lighting and shadowDiffuse, even lighting with minimal specular highlights; subtle shadow under the bag indicating a light source above.
- Image qualitySharp focus on bag texture and weave; no visible text or labels in the image.
Colors
natural beige· main body (woven raffia)#DCC394medium brown· handle (braided contrast)- Overall shapeSoft teardrop/oval body with a flattened bottom and a wide rounded lower section that tapers to two upper lobes separated by a large U-shaped opening.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a braided raffia hobo bag showing the woven body, integrated wide shoulder strap, rounded crescent bottom, and an interior metal magnetic snap tab.
- Overall shapeRounded crescent-bottom hobo silhouette with a wide shoulder strap integrated into the bag body; the opening is a rounded U-shape.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.96 (high) - Material and weaveTightly braided raffia or straw-like material with horizontal rows of braided stitches; texture appears slightly coarse and matte.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.82 (high) - Interior view and liningInterior is visible through the U-shaped opening and shows the same open braid pattern on the inner side without a separate fabric lining.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Closure hardwareCircular gold-toned magnetic snap visible on a small raffia tab inside the opening.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background, even soft lighting, and a soft shadow beneath the bag; image is a close crop showing the bag detail.
- Background and lightingFlat light gray studio background with soft, even lighting that minimizes harsh shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft drop shadow visible under the bag along the bottom edge, indicating directional lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.86 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionCropped close-up focusing on the front and upper strap area of the bag; right side of bag is fully visible while left strap curves out of frame at top.
Colors
natural straw beige· braided body and strap#E3C59Bwarm gold· magnetic snap hardware#BD9B6B- Overall shapeRounded crescent-bottom hobo silhouette with a wide shoulder strap integrated into the bag body; the opening is a rounded U-shape.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Sac besace raphia
Très joli, léger, chic et sport.
returned
I returned it. I didn't like the thin, contrasting handle and the bag itself was prickly. It would irritate me if it touched my body on a hot day.
Insatisfaite
Trop cher, pas une belle qualité, cheap pour le prix.