Straw Studios abandons its typical straw for stronger cornhusk to create this Heidi tote.
Natural fibers are notoriously brittle, but cornhusk is marginally tougher than straw or raffia. It also doesn’t mind being wet, so the Heidi is a great option for the beach or pool. And finally, it’s incredibly sustainable. Honestly it makes me wonder why more designers don’t use this natural resource!
I really like the Heidi’s dark, woven finish, but I’m not sure about that paisley scarf, or the matching trim. Frankly it makes the Heidi look like something my grandmother might take to the markets. It’s old fashioned rather than retro, so it’d need to be teamed with the right outfit to avoid seeming dowdy. The scarf is easily removable, but without it this tote loses much of its personality.
The handles also don’t really grab me. Ring handles are never practical, but usually their looks make up for their functional shortcomings. But here that’s not really the case. The bamboo overlaps the tote awkwardly, appearing tacked on rather than a cohesive part of the design.
The Heidi had a solid base but I don’t think Straw Studios done enough with it. At $36 it’s a very cheap tote, but is that really enough?
More Features of This Straw Studios Cornhusk Tote
- A drawstring closure
- Measures 7 x 8 x 19 inches
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- More Straw Studios bags on BagBunch
- The Aldo Kemfort bag, a great alternative to this scarf decorated bag.
