Water Hyacinth & Straw Bags, Handwoven

How to choose

Material: for water hyacinth, choose NA MA, TANID, NONGPANEE or LARANEE; most other bags are straw, and SABUY, NARAREE and PAIR PI LAI are seagrass.
Size: HATTAYA and SUMLAN MINI are 12 cm (5 in) high, while KANA and KATI are 55 cm (22 in) wide.
Carry style: top handle on PON PRAN, TANID and LARANEE; crossbody on ANIKA, CHALAPON and ALEENA; backpack on NISAWARA and A REE RAT.
Shape: ATCHA RA PON and ALIYAH are round, KANA and NA MA have a French basket shape, and A NO NA has an open lattice weave.
Detail: NONGPANEE and LARANEE have pearl bead accents, ALEENA has wooden beads on its top handle, and NANALEE and WALAWAN pair natural straw with black.

Good for

Water Hyacinth French Market Basket Bag, Handwoven, PU Leather Handles, 17 x 28 x 14 cm - NA MA

Good for a water hyacinth market toteNA MA – French Market Basket Bag $41.99 ~~$59.99~~A French market basket bag handwoven from natural water hyacinth, for shopping trips, farmers markets and beach holidays.

PON PRAN Straw Top Handle Bag, Handwoven, S to L

Good for choosing your sizePON PRAN - Elegant Woven Straw Top Handle Bag from $34.99 ~~$49.99~~A woven straw top handle bag in Small, Medium and Large; the Large is 33 cm (13 in) long.

ATCHA RA PON handwoven straw crossbody bag with natural woven texture, by Thai artisans

Good for hands free carryingATCHA RA PON - Cross Body Round Straw Bag $69.99 ~~$99.99~~A round crossbody bag handwoven from natural straw.

Straw Handbag Strap clipped to a round woven bag, worn crossbody over a long cream dress by terracotta walls

Good for turning a bag into a crossbodyStraw Handbag Strap $13.99 ~~$19.99~~A detachable strap handwoven from natural water hyacinth, about 10 mm wide, adjustable from 115 to 120 cm, with silver hook clasps.

Water hyacinth bags and handwoven straw bags

This collection brings together handwoven bags, all handmade in Thailand. Water hyacinth is named as the material on NA MA, TANID, NONGPANEE and LARANEE, and on our straw handbag strap. Most of the other bags are listed as woven from straw or natural straw. SABUY, NARAREE, A REE RAT and PAIR PI LAI are listed as seagrass, and WANDEE as bamboo, so check each product page for the material. To see our wider woven range, including bags outside this collection, browse our straw bags.

Water hyacinth handbags: NA MA, TANID, NONGPANEE and LARANEE

NA MA is a French market basket bag made from natural water hyacinth, listed for shopping trips, farmers markets and beach holidays. TANID is a top handle bag woven by skilled artisans from natural water hyacinth. NONGPANEE and LARANEE are small handmade bags made in Chiang Mai, both finished with pearl bead accents and lined with cotton; LARANEE is 15 cm (6 in) high, 20 cm (8 in) long and 10 cm (4 in) wide. The straw handbag strap is handwoven from natural water hyacinth and turns a handbag into a crossbody bag.

Straw basket bags, top handle bags and crossbody bags

For a roomy basket bag, KANA and KATI are both 35 cm (14 in) high and 55 cm (22 in) wide, and NA VI DA is a jumbo straw bag 46 cm (18 in) long. PON PRAN is a top handle straw bag in Small, Medium and Large, and A NO NA has an open lattice weave in Small or Large. For hands free carrying, ANIKA and ALISHA are straw crossbody bags and CHALAPON is a crossbody bag, while ATCHA RA PON and ALIYAH are round. You will find more in our straw crossbody bags.

Mini straw bags, clutches, backpacks and delivery

For small essentials, HATTAYA is a mini straw bag 12 cm (5 in) high with a cotton inner, and SUMLAN MINI is 12 cm (5 in) high, wide and deep, handwoven by Thai artisans. Mali is a woven straw clutch, and SABUY is a seagrass clutch 15 x 20 x 2 cm (6 x 8 x 1 in). NISAWARA and the A REE RAT seagrass backpack are both 28 cm (11 in) high. For water hyacinth on the table, see our water hyacinth placemats. Standard shipping is free on orders over $35 (about £27 / €32), and delivery takes 2 to 10 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these bags made from water hyacinth?

No. Water hyacinth is named on the NA MA, TANID, NONGPANEE and LARANEE listings and on the straw handbag strap. Most other bags in this collection are listed as straw or natural straw. SABUY, NARAREE, A REE RAT and PAIR PI LAI are listed as seagrass, and WANDEE as bamboo. Each product page states its material, so check it before you order if water hyacinth matters to you.

What sizes are the bags?

They range from mini bags to large basket bags. HATTAYA is 12 cm (5 in) high and 12 cm (5 in) long, and LARANEE is 15 x 20 x 10 cm (6 x 8 x 4 in). KANA and KATI are 35 cm (14 in) high and 55 cm (22 in) wide. PON PRAN, PUN YA, CHADA and the 3 Size Straw Basket Bags come in Small, Medium and Large, so check each product page for the size you need.

Can I wear a straw bag as a crossbody?

Yes. ANIKA, ALISHA, NAT THA LI NEE and ALEENA are straw crossbody bags, CHALAPON is a crossbody bag, and ATCHA RA PON and ALIYAH are round crossbody bags. CHALAPON and ALEENA list an adjustable strap. To turn a handbag into a crossbody, the straw handbag strap is handwoven from natural water hyacinth, about 10 mm wide and adjustable from 115 to 120 cm, with silver hook clasps.

Are the bags handmade?

Yes, every bag is handmade in Thailand. Most listings describe them as handwoven or handcrafted, NONGPANEE and LARANEE are made in small batches in Chiang Mai, and SUMLAN MINI is handwoven by Thai artisans. Because each piece is made by hand, sizes may differ slightly, as the HATTAYA and NISAWARA pages note.

How long does delivery take, and can I return an item?

Standard shipping is free on orders over $35 (about £27 / €32), and delivery takes 2 to 10 business days. To return an item, contact us within 14 days of delivery and send it back within 30 days. Return postage is paid by the customer, and we do not offer exchanges.

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