We love the woven straw purses that are so popular right now, and the good news is that so many are made ethically. This means that the artisans who design and make the purses are paid fair wages and can make their products in a positive work environment.
The following are some of our favorites for Summer 2019, our top picks to take to the beach, resort, or even to a Sunday brunch!
1. Natural Wood Bead Bucket Bag
31 Bits
Price: $84
Handcrafted by artisans in Bali.
2. Beach Bag - Natural
The Little Market
Price: $88
Made in Madagascar using local grasses.
3. Balinese Atta Rattan Bag
Redemption Market
Price: $145
Made in Bali by local women artisans.
4. Desa Wicker Purse
Yireh
Price: $85
A portion is donated to International Justice Mission,a human rights organization working to eradicate human trafficking.
5. Half Shell Tote
Indego Africa
Price: $175
Made from raffia straw by artisans in Rwanda.
6. Cleo Egg Cane Bag
Ellen & James
Price: $69
Made of woven cane with a unique batik lining.
7. Putu Bamboo Beads Tote Bag
Brunna Co
Price: $112
Handmade by female artisans from their own homes in Bali, Java, and Borneo.
8. Thai River Bag
Trades of Hope
Price: $54
Made from woven water hyacinth in Thailand.
9. Mini Raffia Bucket Bag
Global Goods Partners
Price: $68
Handwoven by women artisans in Madagascar.
10. Pompei Beach Bag
Mar Y Sol
Price: $139
Handwoven sisal and seagrass with raffia pom poms.
If you have a fun summer favorite you don't see listed, add it to the comments below!