
Isabel Marant
Tampa Raffia Tote Bag
The Tampa Raffia Tote Bag by Isabel Marant is a large unlined tote constructed from woven raffia with genuine leather accents, gold-tone hardware, and a grab or shoulder handle, measuring 10.25" high, 9.5" wide, and 6.75" deep. Its open-top interior and side leather lacing make it suitable for casual summer use and daily errands, though an organizer is recommended due to the fully open design. Some reviewers note a plasticky coating on the raffia that affects the texture, and the bag includes a signature dust bag.
- Material
- Woven raffia with genuine leather accents
- Gender
- female
- Style
- boho, parisian, classic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Specifications
Large woven raffia tote bag with genuine leather accents and gold-tone hardware, embodying Parisian bohemian elegance.
Woven raffia and genuine leather construction, unlined interior, grab or shoulder handle, gold-tone hardware, includes signature dust bag.
- Material
- Woven raffia with genuine leather accents
- Secondary
- leather
- Style
- boho, parisian, classic, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, travel, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- woven raffia construction
- genuine leather accents
- gold-tone hardware
- large tote silhouette
- grab or shoulder handle
- unlined interior
- signature dust bag included
- natural materials blend
- French designer Isabel Marant
- Parisian nonchalance aesthetic
- bohemian elegance
- effortless streetwear style
Product Insights
The Isabel Marant Tampa Raffia Tote Bag, currently out of stock, offers a Parisian-bohemian alternative to minimalist designer raffia totes with woven raffia, genuine leather accents, and gold-tone knot hardware. Its protective coating improves durability and water resistance but gives a plasticky feel. The unlined interior is lighter and softer against the arm yet requires separate pouches for organization and fits a tablet but not a 13-inch laptop. While the coating repels light moisture, avoid prolonged sun or soaking. Priced at $1,250 CAD (on sale for $499.95), it undercuts competitors like The Row Beau and Jacquemus Soli Basket, suiting summer looks beyond the beach.
Verified claims
- Coating
- A protective coating improves durability and water resistance, though some buyers report it gives the raffia a plasticky feel.
- Pouch system
- Separate pouches for tech, personal care, and wallet keep items organized in the open tote.
- Size
- This 9.5-inch wide tote fits a tablet with a padded pouch but not a 13-inch laptop.
- Materials
- Woven raffia with genuine leather accents, unlined interior and gold-tone knot hardware.
- Brand identity
- Isabel Marant’s Parisian-bohemian aesthetic since 1995 offers a warmer alternative to minimalist designer raffia totes.
- Device compatibility
- A 13-inch laptop will not fit; a tablet might fit, but the unlined, unstructured interior won't hold it securely unless it's placed in an organizer.
- Organization
- Unlined open top requires pouches to keep items organized and accessible.
- Maintenance
- Dry brush, spot-clean with damp cloth, stuff to store.
- Durability
- Avoid direct sun and soaking; with care, raffia lasts 5-10 years.
- Design heritage
- Unlined interior nods to French market basket tradition and brand's Parisian-bohemian style.
- Portability and comfort
- Unlined design makes the bag lighter and the raffia softer against bare arms.
- Value
- Unlined interior cuts material cost; sale price $499.95 undercuts The Row Beau ($2,400) and Jacquemus Soli Basket ($590).
- Structural role
- The coating locks raffia fibers in place and helps the bag preserve its shape, though some buyers find the finish plasticky.
- Weather resilience
- Coating repels light moisture but does not protect against UV; avoid soaks and sun.
- Material construction
- A protective coating enables daily use of the unlined raffia, though some perceive a plasticky finish.
- Summer use
- Its compact scale makes it an everyday summer tote, rather than only a beach bag.
- Gold-tone knots
- Gold-tone knot hardware along the tote's sides is a recurring Isabel Marant signature.
- Closure
- The bag is completely open at the top with no closure—no zipper, magnetic snap, or other fastener—and the interior is unlined and open.
Product record
- Title
- Tampa Raffia Tote Bag
- Brand
- Isabel Marant
- Price
- 1250 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Upright raffia tote body with a single arched leather shoulder strap, leather trim and narrow leather tassel details; open top forms two pointed V-shaped lobes.
- Overall shapeTall, bucket-like tote formed from a single woven raffia body that narrows slightly at the base and rises into two pointed V-shaped lobes at the open top.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.76 (high) - Raffia weaveTight, diagonal plaited raffia weave covering the entire bag exterior with visible textured strands and slight color variation in natural straw tones.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Leather shoulder strapSingle thin arched shoulder strap in smooth tan leather with visible stitched edge and darker underside, attached to the bag by small leather tabs and metal rings.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.24 · h 0.48 (high) - Side leather lacingVertical leather trim strips laced through the raffia along both side seams, forming a visible whipstitch pattern in tan leather running from near the top to the base.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.46 (high) - Leather tasselsNarrow tan leather tassel straps hanging from the upper sides and near the center attachment, each appearing as two thin leather strips with free ends.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.40 · w 0.09 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.85 · y 0.42 · w 0.05 · h 0.25 (medium) - Leather luggage tagSmall rectangular tan leather tag attached near the strap hardware on the left lobe; the tag surface shows an embossed or stamped marking but the characters are not legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.07 · h 0.12 (medium) - BaseFlat rounded base with the same woven raffia finish as the body, visible shadow grounding the bag.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow below the bag; bag centered and fully visible.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadow beneath the bag.
- Shot compositionCentered, front-facing studio photograph showing the full frontal and slight side profiles of the bag; image crops close above the strap apex and at the lower base shadow.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on texture and leather details; no visible creases or damage in the product.
Colors
natural raffia beige· raffia body#DCC394tan leather· leather strap and trimdark brown leather· tassel edges and underside accents- Overall shapeTall, bucket-like tote formed from a single woven raffia body that narrows slightly at the base and rises into two pointed V-shaped lobes at the open top.
- 02

Product
Tote bag made from tightly braided natural raffia with visible diagonal weave; tan leather shoulder straps and leather lacing threaded along the vertical side seams ending in narrow leather tassels.
- Overall shapeTall rectangular tote with a slightly tapered top and flat base visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.82 (high) - Primary material and textureTightly braided raffia panels with a diagonal, repeating braided pattern across the visible faces.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo narrow tan leather shoulder straps with contrast white topstitching; straps loop through leather tabs at the bag top.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Leather lacing along side seamsTan leather lace threaded through the side edges in a ladder-like series of loops, visible on both near and far vertical seams.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high) - Leather tassel endsThin leather tassel strips knotted at the top of the lacing and hanging down along the side.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.48 · w 0.13 · h 0.26 (high) - Interior openingTop opening of the bag visible with looser woven raffia at the interior rim, forming a rounded inward lip.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of the bag against a plain light gray background with soft shadowing on the lower right; image cropped to show right-front and side of the tote.
- Shot compositionProduct shown at a three-quarter right-front angle occupying center-right of frame, cropped at left and top edges.
- Background and shadowEven light gray background with a soft cast shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the bag base.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear detail of weave texture and leather stitching.
Colors
natural raffia beige· raffia body#E3C5A3tan leather· leather straps and lacing- Overall shapeTall rectangular tote with a slightly tapered top and flat base visible at the bottom edge.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Isabel Marant
TAMPA TOTE SHOULDER BAG Woman natural and cognac
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/handbagsThe Isabel Marant woven bag elicits mixed reactions: its pretty silhouette and summery appeal are marred by a plasticky coating and impractical open top, with raffia durability concerns.
One comment describes a cheap, PU-like feel despite attractive looks, while another seeks the bag for casual summer use but notes a comparison to Ferragamo; overall, the disappointment from the coating and open top outweighs the cute design.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual summer bag for relaxed outfits and daily errands
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Ferragamo Hug Handbag XS (woven)
Considered but not chosen due to the black handle
Source Threads
Review mentioning plasticky feel and open‑top design
Got to feel one at Holt Renfrew in Toronto and it was so coated it could have been P.U. But alas the silhouette is very pretty. The closure opens and it’s a fully open inside so you’d need an organizer to find anything quickly.
u/vishyavr/handbagsView thread →
Use case and comparison to Ferragamo woven bag
I’ve been looking around for a woven bag and this is the closest I’ve seen to pair with relaxed fits/casual dresses for the summer 😄 I saw a woven Ferragamo “Hug Handbag XS” but don’t much like black the black handle. Else it’d be perfect…
u/Sissy_doulovemer/handbagsView thread →