
MARNI
Colourful Basket-Knit Tote Bag
This is a Marni basket-knit tote bag for women, crafted from woven synthetic materials with calfskin handles and trims. It features a colourful checkerboard weave pattern and a front logo plaque. The bag measures 23.5 cm in height, 24 cm in width, and 10 cm in depth, and is made in Italy.
- Color
- Colourful
- Material
- Woven synthetic materials, calfskin handles and trims
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- boho, eclectic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Size
Specifications
Spacious tote bag with a basket-knit texture and smooth calfskin leather handles, featuring a summery palette.
Woven synthetic body, calfskin handles and trims, spacious interior, Italian craftsmanship.
- Color
- Colourful
- Material
- Woven synthetic materials, calfskin handles and trims
- Style
- boho, eclectic, casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9.5x4x9.25 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- Basket-knit texture
- Woven synthetic body
- Smooth calfskin leather handles
- Calfskin leather trims
- Spacious interior
- Summery color palette
- Made in Italy
- Open top design
- Shoulder carry with top handles
- Lightweight construction
- Boho-chic aesthetic
Product Insights
The MARNI Colourful Basket-Knit Tote Bag offers Italian craftsmanship with polypropylene body and calfskin handles at a deep 72% discount ($199.95 vs. $725 retail), a markdown steeper than that of the standard Small Basket Tote. Its compact woven structure stands open and holds shape without slouch, but requires hand-carry (no shoulder strap). Handles develop a glossy patina and darken with use while softening quickly, and the synthetic body resists fading. Spot-cleaning and occasional handle conditioning maintain the bag, which retains its basket shape unlike the longer version.
Verified claims
- Form
- Hand-carry only, 9.25x9.5x4 inches, holds its basket shape unlike the longer Small Basket Tote.
- Value
- 72% off $725 retail to $199.95, deeper discount than typical Small Basket Tote markdowns.
- Material quality
- Polypropylene body and calfskin handles, made in Italy—superior materials at a clearance price.
- Practicality
- Structured woven body stands open and holds shape; hand-carry only.
- Aging
- Calfskin handles develop a glossy patina and darken with use; synthetic body resists fading.
- Break-in
- Calfskin handles are soft and break in quickly, becoming more supple with use.
- Shape retention
- Basket-knit weave and compact size keep the bag standing open and slouch-free.
- Care
- Spot-clean woven body with damp cloth; condition calfskin handles; professional cleaning for deep care.
Product record
- Title
- Colourful Basket-Knit Tote Bag
- Brand
- MARNI
- Price
- 725 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing woven tote bag with two rounded top handles, multicolor basket-weave body, and a rectangular logo plaque centered on the front panel.
- Overall shapeRectangular tote body with slightly tapered top edge and flat rectangular base; bag is shown upright with handles extending above the top edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Weave patternTight basket-style woven construction made from flat strips that create a checkered grid of alternating colors across the body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - HandlesTwo rounded top handles in smooth brown material attached with rectangular leather tabs stitched to the bag's front; handles form an arch above the bag.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.38 (high) - Logo plaqueCentered rectangular plaque on the front panel, light cream background with raised individual red letters spaced across it.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Front plaque text“MARNI”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (high) - Top trimTopmost row of the weave shows a denser, darker band of the weave creating a visible trim along the bag opening.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (medium) - Base edge detailBottom edge has a contrasting stitched or wrapped trim in a bright yellow color following the bag base outline.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.82 · w 0.72 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the bag; bag is centered and evenly lit.
- Background and stagingEven pale gray background with no props; product centered in frame.
- ShadowSoft cast shadow visible beneath and slightly to the right of the bag indicating studio lighting from above-left.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (medium) - Shot compositionCentered front view crop showing full bag and handles with some empty space above the handles.
Colors
medium brown· handles and attachment tabscream· central weave panelsbright yellow· accent weavedeep maroon· dark weave bands#743B34- Overall shapeRectangular tote body with slightly tapered top edge and flat rectangular base; bag is shown upright with handles extending above the top edge.
- 02

Product
Three-quarter front view of a rectangular woven tote with a checkerboard basket weave in cream, yellow and burgundy; two stitched brown leather top handles attached to the bag body.
- Overall shapeRectangular vertical tote with a flat rectangular base and straight upright sides visible from a three-quarter front angle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.79 · h 0.84 (high) - Weave constructionBasket-style woven panels made from flat plastic or synthetic strips forming a tight checkerboard pattern across the bag body.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.67 (high) - Color patternHorizontal bands and checker sections in alternating cream, bright yellow, and deep burgundy creating a plaid-like appearance.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.67 (high) - HandlesTwo rounded flat brown leather handles stitched to the bag with visible topstitching; handle straps extend from the top edge into the frame.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.27 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.56 (high) - Top edge finishTop edge of the woven body finished by folded and woven strip ends visible along the rim.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.10 (medium) - Base detailFlat woven base with denser burgundy band at the bottom wrapping up slightly at the front corner.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.74 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background showing a three-quarter front view with soft diffuse lighting and a faint drop shadow beneath the bag.
- Viewing angleThree-quarter front/right view showing the bag's front and right side panels and the right front corner.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless studio background occupying entire frame outside the product.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast beneath and slightly to the right of the bag indicating top-left lighting.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.54 · h 0.10 (medium) - Image cropTop portions of the handles extend near the top edge of the frame; entire bag body is visible except minor cropping at the top of the left handle.Partial
- Image qualitySharp focus on weave texture and handle stitching with even, shadowless lighting across most surfaces.
Colors
cream· woven cream stripsbright yellow· woven yellow strips#E3C434burgundy· woven burgundy strips#642D2Bdark brown leather· handles#5C2C23- Overall shapeRectangular vertical tote with a flat rectangular base and straight upright sides visible from a three-quarter front angle.
- 03

Product
Close-up of the tote's woven body and leather handles showing basket-weave bands in cream, yellow and brown, plus a rectangular cream label with raised red letters and stitched leather handle attachments.
- Woven basket bodyTight horizontal-over-under basket weave made from flat synthetic strips forming alternating rows of cream, bright yellow, and reddish-brown bands; weave shows rectangular openings between strips.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.70 (high) - Leather handlesRounded tubular handles in smooth dark brown leather visible at top right and top center, attached to the bag by flat leather tabs with topstitching.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.70 (high) - Handle attachment tabFlat brown leather attachment tab with visible single-line topstitching and a folded seam at the top where it meets the rounded handle.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.46 (high) - Edge binding of weaveUpper rim of the bag finished with a continuous reddish-brown woven strip that wraps the top edge, forming a defined border above the main weave.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high) - Front label patchSmall rectangular cream plaque affixed to the woven body near the lower front with raised spaced red letters.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Logo text on patch“MARNI”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.74 · w 0.25 · h 0.08 (high) - Weave texture detailSurface shows slight sheen on the synthetic strips and small rounded ribs where strips overlap, giving a subtly glossy, plastic-like finish.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up crop showing the bag at an oblique top-front angle on a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionClose-up crop focused on the upper front and handle area of the bag, with parts of handles and body cropped at the image edges.
- BackgroundUniform pale gray background with no visible props or surface texture.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting produces even illumination and subtle specular highlights on leather and synthetic strips, with gentle shadows under the handles.
Colors
dark brown· leather handles and tabs#5C2B1Ccream· woven primary strips#F3DB5Bbright yellow· woven accent strips#ECD44Creddish brown· woven darker bands#652C1Acream plaque· front label plaque#ECCC63medium red· logo letters on plaque- Woven basket bodyTight horizontal-over-under basket weave made from flat synthetic strips forming alternating rows of cream, bright yellow, and reddish-brown bands; weave shows rectangular openings between strips.