STAUD
Moon Crocheted Raffia Large Shoulder Bag
CA$399.95CA$655.00-39%
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The STAUD Moon Crocheted Raffia Large Shoulder Bag is a crescent-shaped shoulder bag crafted from black crocheted raffia with genuine suede and leather trims. It features a magnetic snap-button closure, a grab or shoulder handle, and includes a signature dust bag. Measuring 8.25 inches in height, 14.75 inches in length, and 3.25 inches in width, it offers a distinctive rounded silhouette for everyday carry.
- Color
- Deep Inky Black
- Material
- Crocheted raffia and genuine suede
- Gender
- female
- Style
- boho, vintage, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Elegant moon-inspired shoulder bag crafted from crocheted raffia and suede with a deep inky black finish.
Crocheted raffia, genuine suede, magnetic snap closure, grab or shoulder handle, signature dust bag.
- Color
- Deep Inky Black · black
- Material
- Crocheted raffia and genuine suede
- Style
- boho, vintage, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 14.75x3.25x8.25 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- Crocheted raffia construction
- Genuine suede accents
- Moon-inspired rounded silhouette
- Deep inky black dye
- Magnetic snap-button closure
- Dual grab and shoulder handle
- Includes signature dust bag
- Large size: 8.25"h x 14.75"l x 3.25"w
Product Insights
The STAUD Moon Crocheted Raffia Large Shoulder Bag offers a season-versatile, deep black crescent silhouette crafted from crocheted raffia that softens and reshapes with use, developing a unique lived-in character. Its compact 14.75-inch single compartment fits a tablet for day-to-evening wear, while genuine suede trim adds a dressier feel. At a sale price of CAD 399.95, it undercuts similar designs from Loewe and Prada by more than half, making it a value-driven choice in designer raffia bags. The tradeoff lies in the material's care requirements: raffia needs moisture protection and spot cleaning, can snag on rough surfaces, and softens over time, though steaming can restore its shape. The deep black colorway transitions from beach to city and summer to fall, but the bag demands careful storage and maintenance to preserve its form.
Verified claims
- Versatility
- Black raffia craft and a compact crescent form make the Moon a season-versatile shoulder bag with a practical interior.
- Material aging
- The crocheted raffia softens and reshapes with use, developing a unique, lived-in silhouette.
- Price positioning
- CAD 655 (on sale $399.95) places it below the Squillo ($495) and Loewe ($1,160).
- Color
- Deep black colorway suits evening and winter wardrobes; raffia and suede dyed consistently.
- Materials
- Raffia body with genuine suede trim; softens and can be steamed to reshape.
- Functionality
- Compact 14.75 in single compartment fits a tablet for day-to-evening use.
- Care
- Raffia requires moisture protection and spot cleaning; suede needs brushing and protector.
- Design
- Crescent silhouette and suede trim, a NYFW hit, differentiate from the Squillo tote.
- Construction
- Steam-reshapable natural raffia and unlined full-length interior compartment.
- Cleaning
- Spot clean raffia; brush suede trims.
- Durability
- Raffia can snag and softens with wear.
- Storage & shape
- Store in breathable cover; steam to restore shape.
- Aging character
- The raffia body softens into a personalized shape with wear.
- Shape restoration
- The crescent shape can be restored with gentle steaming and hand-shaping.
- Moisture sensitivity
- Store the bag in a breathable fabric cover away from humidity to prevent warping.
- Snagging
- The crocheted raffia can snag on rough surfaces; avoid abrasive contact for best durability.
- Crossover use
- At 14.75 in and black, it transitions from beach to city and summer to fall.
- Interior access
- Single undivided compartment holds a tablet without zippers or pockets.
- Shape retention
- Raffia softens over time, but steaming restores shape; avoid moisture.
- Suede trim
- Genuine suede trim adds a softer, dressier feel than smooth leather.
- Colorway
- Deep black color is consistent across raffia and suede, enabling year-round wear.
- Value
- Sale price of CAD 399.95 undercuts Loewe and Prada by more than half.
Product record
- Title
- Moon Crocheted Raffia Large Shoulder Bag
- Brand
- STAUD
- Price
- 655 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How crocheted raffia evolves with use
- If the moon silhouette loses its crisp curvature after repeated use, holding a steamer or iron at a distance to gently heat the raffia allows you to manually smooth out creases and re-form the shape — a reversible process that ensures the bag doesn’t stay permanently dented.
- Raffia is hydrophilic and will soften or lose its shape in damp conditions — storing the bag away from humidity and using a breathable cover rather than a plastic bag prevents the fiber from absorbing moisture and warping over time.
- The raffia palm fiber has an innate flexibility that gives the bag its handcrafted character and also means the crocheted body will gradually relax and potentially warp with wear — rather than remaining as rigid as the day it was purchased, it takes on a softer, more personal shape over time.
The origin and evolution of the moon silhouette
- By translating the structured crescent into hand-crocheted raffia, STAUD treats the Moon shape as a design language versatile enough for beach vacations—an indication that the silhouette has legs far beyond the original leather version.
- The Moon bag's circular crescent shape is a direct nod to 1970s handbag design, which gives this crocheted raffia version a retro-chic anchor that remains distinct from the structured leather originals while staying true to the silhouette that made the style iconic.
- Within its first season, the Moon bag took over NYFW street style and, years later, founder Sarah Staudinger groups it with the Shirley and Bissett as one of the brand's "gargantuan success" stories—a status marker that separates a lasting shape from a temporary hit.
How STAUD stacks up against other designer raffia bags
- Unlike the Staud Squillo and most contemporary raffia bags that default to smooth leather trims, the Moon swaps in genuine suede — a finer, more tactile material that softens the bag’s overall hand-feel and clearly signals a dressier, less utilitarian intent.
- While the majority of designer raffia bags stay in natural, tan, or beige — a palette that keeps them anchored to beach and resort dressing — the Moon’s deep black crocheted raffia and matching suede make it one of the few raffia bags designed to transition into evening and winter wardrobes without looking seasonally out of place.
- At 14.75 x 8.25 x 3.25 inches, the Moon is deliberately compact next to the Staud Squillo tote (26.75 x 15 x 7 in) and the immense Saint Laurent Icare — making it a shoulder bag that brings the summer-raffia trend into city commutes and date nights without the bulk of an oversized beach carryall.
- Priced at CAD 655 (sale CAD 399.95), the Moon sits squarely in STAUD's $200–$800 contemporary range, undercutting the brand’s own Squillo tote ($495) while offering a more distinctive silhouette and material mix than entry-level raffia bags from Loewe (starting at $1,160) and Prada ($2,050).
Life with an unlined raffia tote
- The unlined interior forms a single open cavity that spans the full 14.75-inch length without any internal dividers or pockets, making it easy to slide in a tablet, a small book, or a beach towel without wrestling with zippered sections.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing crescent (moon) shaped shoulder bag with a densely crocheted raffia body in black, integrated wide strap opening at top and a short padded leather roll handle attached at the top center. A small rectangular leather patch with embossed text is visible near the lower front center.
- Overall shapeSymmetrical crescent / half-moon silhouette with a wide rounded base tapering to a narrower top opening; single continuous body with an oval cutout for the handle.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.72 (high) - Surface textureDensely crocheted raffia weave visible across the entire exterior surface, showing horizontal rows of braided fibers and slight irregularities in weave.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.72 (high) - Top handle rollShort padded cylindrical roll attached at the top center, appearing as smooth leather with visible end stitching and two small round metal fasteners where it meets the bag.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Handle openingLarge oval handle cutout integrated into the bag body beneath the roll, edged by the same crocheted raffia material with a slightly thicker braided rim.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Front leather patchSmall rectangular leather patch stitched onto the lower front center of the bag with embossed text.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Embossed brand text“STAUD”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.76 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (high) - Edge and seam detailBag edges and the rim of the handle opening show tighter braided/stitched rows of raffia creating a defined border around the cutout and outer perimeter.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.78 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the bag; centered front view, even diffuse lighting, no props or packaging visible.
- Background and shadowEven pale gray background with a soft diffused shadow directly under the bag suggesting overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionBag is centered and presented straight-on showing the front face; image crops include small margins around the bag.
Colors
matte black· crocheted body#0D0E0Dmatte black leather· top leather roll handlematte black leather· front leather patch#0D0E0D- Overall shapeSymmetrical crescent / half-moon silhouette with a wide rounded base tapering to a narrower top opening; single continuous body with an oval cutout for the handle.
- 02
Product
A crescent-shaped shoulder bag with a crocheted raffia body in black and small glossy black leather trim at the top strap and rounded base panel.
- Overall silhouetteCrescent or moon-shaped shoulder bag with a wide curved bottom that tapers into an integrated single strap forming a narrow top opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.62 · h 0.88 (high) - Crocheted body textureDense, horizontally crocheted raffia or straw-like material covering the main body and strap, producing visible rows and a slightly uneven matte surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (high) - Integrated strapWide strap formed from the same crocheted material as the body, folding into the top where a leather trim is attached; strap edges show the same crochet rows.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (high) - Leather top trim and buckle detailSmall glossy black leather tab and buckle-like hardware where the strap meets at the top center, with leather folded over the strap end.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.01 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Rounded leather base panelGlossy black leather panel covers the rounded bottom edge of the bag, joined to the raffia body with visible whip stitching along the seam.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Seam stitchingVisible looped or whip stitching in a matching dark color along the transition between the crocheted side and the leather base.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Top openingOval cut opening below the strap where the bag interior is accessible; inner edge shows the crocheted material turned inward.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray background with soft shadow under the bag and even frontal lighting; no props or text present.
- Background and shadowEven light gray seamless background with a soft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the bag indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter side view of the bag showing the outer profile, base, and strap; bag positioned slightly left-of-center in the frame.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting with mild specular highlights visible on glossy leather trim and base but very little highlight on the matte crocheted surface.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.16 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium)
Colors
matte black· crocheted body and strap#0D0E0Cgloss black· leather trim and base panel#22231D- Overall silhouetteCrescent or moon-shaped shoulder bag with a wide curved bottom that tapers into an integrated single strap forming a narrow top opening.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a black crocheted raffia shoulder bag focusing on the top handle area with a smooth black leather pad that is embossed with 'STAUD' and secured by two round snap studs.
- Handle leather padSmooth rectangular black leather pad sits over the top of the handle, curved to follow the handle contour and secured by two round snap studs; visible topstitching runs around the pad perimeter.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - Embossed brand text“Raised/embossed text reading STAUD centered on the leather pad.”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Round snap studsTwo circular, slightly domed snap studs visible on the leather pad, one near each short edge.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.09 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.09 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Crocheted raffia bodyBlack crocheted raffia material with visible woven texture and slightly uneven strand thickness forming the bag body and handle base.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.42 · w 0.45 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.60 (high) - Seam at handle junctionLeather pad wraps over the handle and is joined to the crocheted handle base with visible stitched seam and folded leather edge at the junction.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.14 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (medium) - Inner handle openingRounded rectangular opening formed by the bag body and handle, showing interior edge of the crocheted material.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up shot on a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing; image tightly cropped to focus on the handle detail.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop framing the handle area and upper portion of the bag; edges of the bag extend beyond the image on left and right.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft even lighting with subtle highlights on the leather pad and very light soft shadowing beneath the handle area.
Colors
black· leather handle pad#1C1D1Dblack· crocheted raffia body and handle#12120E- Handle leather padSmooth rectangular black leather pad sits over the top of the handle, curved to follow the handle contour and secured by two round snap studs; visible topstitching runs around the pad perimeter.
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Q&A
3 answered- How should I clean and maintain the crocheted raffia and suede?
- For cleaning, spot clean the raffia with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid soaking. For the suede, use a suede brush to remove dirt and a suede protector spray. Professional cleaning is recommended for the mixed materials to avoid damage.
- Is the crocheted raffia prone to snagging or fraying with everyday use?
- Raffia is a natural fiber that can snag on rough surfaces or sharp objects, but with normal everyday use, it generally holds up well. To minimize fraying, avoid carrying the bag against abrasive clothing or rough surfaces.
- Is the black color consistent between the raffia and suede, or are there slight variations in shade?
- The raffia and suede are both dyed a deep black, but due to the different textures—raffia being a woven natural fiber and suede being napped leather—there can be slight variations in shade. In product images, they appear well-coordinated.