East meets west and old meets new in the clash of cultures that is the Brixie Weave Ikat Tote from Cleobella.
With all of those opposing influences, the Brixie could have so easily become confused. Instead Cleobella has masterfully made a woven tote that’s relatively affordable and interesting. It’s a smart tactic. Bottega Veneta already has the market cornered on the high end woven handbags, so knowing it couldn’t compete there Cleobella’s done something completely different. The quality leather is still there, but it’s interwoven with ikat. This traditional hand-loomed fabric gives the tote an ethnic look which is striking and right on trend.
Choosing a more open weave than Bottega Veneta makes the Brixie a less weighty proposition. It’d be disrespectful to call it a lightweight as its leather is tough stuff, but it’ll be much lighter to carry once it’s loaded up. This is a real advantage considering the Brixie’s enormous dimensions. It has an awful lot of space, so I’m thankful we can take advantage of it.
Some may accuse the Brixie of being too big, particularly considering style says handbags are shrinking. But if you bemoan the demise of the over-sized tote you’ll happily fork out $430 to own this one.
More Features of This Cleobella Woven Tote
- Magnetic closure
- Plainweave lined interior
- Dual straps with an 11 inch drop
- Measures 14 x 21 x 10 inches
- Made in Indonesia
