7 Straw Bags Perfect for Bringing the Picnic Vibes Everywhere You Go

Surely Perfect

The Mini  Shirley raffia tote bag by Staud goes from day to night in one fell square handle. $330, holtrenfrew.com

Round Up

Circle up with the 100-percent straw-paper circular bag with fringe and crossbody straps by Montreal-based Melanie Lyne. $58, melanielyne.com

Palm Pilot

Handwoven with sustainable palm leaves by Obakki’s design collective from the Sierra de Guerrero region of Mexico, this large structured palm tote generates initiatives for artisans from over 80 families in the region. $115, obakki.com

Green with Envy

Women in rural Kenya supplement their family income by handweaving Kiondo baskets in sisal fibre, like the extra-large Simba tote. It’s sourced at fair trade prices and takes up to three weeks to craft before arriving at Granville Island’s Boostani. $189, boostani.ca

In the Bucket

Carry all the essentials (and a few non-essentials) in Michael by Michael Kors’s Townsend straw messenger bag with its bucket shape, silver hardware and leather strap and base. $284, michaelkors.ca

Black Beauty

Paris-based Petite Mendigote’s lined Serion purse in black raffia has a detachable gold chain, so you can choose between a clutch or carefree crossbody. $148, muchandlittle.com

Sand Story

From the 2024 Coco Beach collection, Chanel’s woven  raffia-effect tote  with white leather and gold chain  straps moves the humble beach bag from basic to beautiful. Price upon request, chanel.ca