Keep it long, treasure it long.

A summer raffia bag you’ll want to take on your travels.

Once, summer bags were considered seasonal items, but with short sleeves already being worn from May and the heat lasting until nearly October, the duration of summer attire is changing. In this summer season, where we want to choose lightweight materials and colors that are easy on the body, it’s only natural to want bags that align with this trend and feel light as well. Even though summer is long, it’s recommended to choose simple and summery bags that can be fully utilized on a daily basis, during holidays, and vacations.

The raffia bag from Le Voyage en Panier features a neat weave and ample depth, providing a reassuring sturdiness that belies its light appearance.

Thoughtful Craftsmanship for Practical Use

With a spacious size that offers peace of mind whether you're traveling or going out daily, the bag is designed to accommodate your needs. The handles are slightly wider, making it comfortable to carry on your shoulder without digging in, which is a great advantage on days when you have more items to carry.

The bag's opening is secured with a snap button, ensuring a sense of security. The ribbons on both ends inside the bag serve to cinch the opening, helping to conceal its contents. The supple texture unique to raffia, combined with the bag's size, allows you to enjoy changing the silhouette according to the amount of your belongings or your outfit of the day, making this bag truly special. A hot air balloon motif adds a charming touch to the simple raffia design.

The material is natural raffia. Crafted by artisans in Madagascar using traditional weaving techniques, it is free from chemical processing, allowing the natural color and texture of the material to shine through. As you use it, the bag's character deepens, allowing you to enjoy the natural aging process that comes with using organic materials.

Commitment to Natural Materials

The materials used by Le Voyage en Panier are sourced from various parts of the world, including North Africa, West Africa, Madagascar, India, and China. Rice straw is lightweight and breathable, raffia is flexible and easy to weave, palm is highly durable with a unique texture, and seaweed possesses natural waterproof properties—these are all natural materials.

The brand maintains a consistent stance of using almost 100% natural materials without any chemical processing. The weaving techniques passed down in artisans' workshops carry the identity of local ethnic clothing while blending with modern trends.

The brand has actively engaged in preserving traditional weaving techniques, such as crochet, which are increasingly being lost in various regions. The ability for artisans' craftsmanship to stand as fashion items, balancing material and design, is a unique charm of Le Voyage en Panier.

A Brand Born from Travel and Handicrafts

Le Voyage en Panier was born in 1981 in the Provence region of southern France, near Avignon. The brand name translates to "Travel in a Basket" in French. During the founder's travels around the world, they encountered artisans with traditional basket weaving techniques that embodied the identity of each country's clothing and culture. Captivated by their exquisite craftsmanship, the brand was established to deliver bags and baskets made from natural materials, including plant fibers.

For over 40 years, the brand has continued to propose baskets that utilize the natural colors and textures of the materials as fashion accessories. Protecting the lives and skills of artisans is also one of the brand's important missions. Le Voyage en Panier strives to "promote, understand, respect, and secure the prosperity of artisans' know-how worldwide." True to these words, the brand maintains careful relationships with artisans and manufacturing environments while visiting the locations directly. It is a brand that continues to value people and materials in its production processes.