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Waterhyacint Tassen

Handwoven bags handmade in Thailand, with NA MA, TANID, NONGPANEE and LARANEE in water hyacinth, plus straw, seagrass and bamboo bags. Choose basket bags, top handle bags, crossbody bags, clutches, backpacks or a water hyacinth strap.

Not sure which to pick? See how to choose

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Pieces our customers love alongside waterhyacint tassen

Tassjaaltjes en hengselsjaaltjes

Tassjaaltjes en hengselsjaaltjes

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Tasaccessoires

Tasaccessoires

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Placematjes van waterhyacint

Placematjes van waterhyacint

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How to choose

  • Materiaal: kies voor waterhyacint NA MA, TANID, NONGPANEE of LARANEE; de meeste andere tassen zijn van stro, en SABUY, NARAREE en PAIR PI LAI zijn van zeegras.
  • Maat: HATTAYA en SUMLAN MINI zijn 12 cm (5 in) hoog, terwijl KANA en KATI 55 cm (22 in) breed zijn.
  • Draagstijl: handvat bovenop bij PON PRAN, TANID en LARANEE; crossbody bij ANIKA, CHALAPON en ALEENA; rugzak bij NISAWARA en A REE RAT.
  • Vorm: ATCHA RA PON en ALIYAH zijn rond, KANA en NA MA hebben de vorm van een Franse mand, en A NO NA heeft een open traliewerk.
  • Detail: NONGPANEE en LARANEE hebben accenten van parels, ALEENA heeft houten kralen aan het handvat, en NANALEE en WALAWAN combineren natuurlijk stro met zwart.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.