Straw tote
Immerse yourself in Morocco’s vibrant markets through our captivating “Straw Tote” collection. Experience the charm of traditional market tote bags, intricately handcrafted from wicker and adorned with distinctive details. Our curated selection boasts a diverse array of shapes, from cross-body elegance to convenient handle designs, each marrying practicality with beauty.
These artisanal creations elegantly combine the functionality of purses and the allure of baskets, offering a style to resonate with every individual. Elevate your accessory game with our exquisite Moroccan market straw tote, striking the perfect balance between fashion and utility.
As you navigate bustling market scenes or enhance your everyday ensemble, these totes become an essential expression of Moroccan craftsmanship. Let them transport you to the heart of Morocco’s vibrant culture, embracing both tradition and modernity with each elegant stride.
Moroccan handmade, from the workshops of the Atlas
Every piece is made by hand, so no two are identical
A rug woven in the High Atlas will not match its neighbour stitch for stitch, and a hand-engraved brass tray carries the faint marks of the tool that cut it. Those differences are not flaws. They are the evidence that a person made the object rather than a machine, and they are the first thing to look for when you are deciding whether something is genuinely handmade.
Materials you can check for yourself
Wool should feel dense and slightly oily rather than soft and slippery. Solid brass darkens with handling and shows its colour on an unpolished edge, where plated metal shows the base underneath. On a bone inlay piece, look at the back: an unfinished, honest back usually means the maker spent the time where it shows. Every product page here lists the material, and where we know the workshop, we say so.
We work with the artisans, we do not just buy from them
We partner with Moroccan artisans and with organisations like the Amal Association, so that traditional craftsmanship supports a sustainable, dignified future for the women of our community. Working alongside the workshops, rather than buying through a wholesale market, is also why we can tell you what a piece is made of and where it came from.
Not sure where to start?
Use the filters above to narrow by category, colour or price. If you would rather understand the craft before you choose, our buying guides cover what to look for in a Moroccan pouf, a brass mirror, a pair of babouche slippers and a hand-knotted rug. They are written to be useful whether or not you buy anything from us.
