The bag that belongs at the edge of every pool, every market, and every destination worth arriving at.

The piece

The Toko Bazaar Woven Tote Bag in Navy and White is the essential resort bag — a hand-woven tote in a clean, nautical navy-and-white stripe pattern with braided handles that feel genuinely artisan rather than mass-produced. It is sized for the beach, the market, the airport terminal, and the afternoon wandering a new city: large enough to carry towels, books, sunscreen, and a change of clothes, structured enough to hold its shape, and visually striking enough to be the piece that ties a resort outfit together rather than simply carrying the things that don't fit in your smaller bag. This is the bag you reach for when the destination deserves it.

Who it's for

For the woman who travels with intention and packs with care. You do not want a generic beach bag — you want a tote with the kind of artisan character that turns heads at the pool and looks right photographed against every backdrop from the Amalfi terraces to a Zanzibar shoreline. You are drawn to the honest, hand-crafted aesthetic of woven natural-material bags because they carry a quality of slowness and attention that machine-made alternatives cannot replicate. You choose navy and white because the combination is the most enduring, most versatile, and most effortlessly stylish colourway in resort fashion — it has been working since the first summer anyone spent by the sea.

Closer look

• Hand-woven construction in navy-and-white stripe pattern with artisan character throughout
• Braided handles — thick, tactile, and proportioned to the scale of the bag for comfortable carry
• Tote silhouette — open top, spacious interior, structured enough to hold its shape when loaded
• Navy and white colourway — the definitive resort neutral that works across every destination aesthetic
• Sized for beach and travel use — towels, books, and daily essentials fit without compromise
• Toko Bazaar — a brand defined by artisan woven accessories with genuine craft heritage
• Interior space that opens fully for easy access and loading
• Lightweight construction that does not add unnecessary weight to already heavy beach loads

Fabric & feel

The bag is woven from a woven textile — the interlocking of the navy and white yarns creates the structural integrity of the tote body as well as its visual character. Unlike bags where the pattern is applied to a plain base fabric, the weave is the bag — the structure, the surface, and the identity are all produced through the same act of construction. The braided handles are formed from the same material through a different manipulation — twisted and plaited into a round, firm braid that provides genuine grip and distributes the weight of a full bag across the palm without cutting in. The overall weight of an empty bag is minimal; the structure is provided by the woven fabric itself rather than internal stiffening or additional materials.

Fit & silhouette

The tote dimensions are generous — designed to carry beach or travel loads across a full day without requiring any additional bag alongside it. The open-top construction means access is instant and unrestricted, and the structured sides of the woven body keep the bag upright even when not fully loaded, preventing the collapse that characterises softer canvas or fabric totes of the same capacity. The braided handles sit comfortably in the crook of the elbow or over the shoulder depending on how the bag is loaded — lighter loads hang well on the arm, heavier loads sit more naturally over the shoulder with the handles on the forearm. The navy-and-white stripe reads as confidently nautical from a distance and as genuinely crafted up close — both reads are exactly right for the bag's intended context.

Styling

First pairing: a white linen wrap dress or cover-up with tan leather flat sandals, sunglasses with a thin gold frame, and this tote over the shoulder — the quintessential resort look where every element is warm, natural, and unhurried, and the bag provides the single strongest visual note without competing with anything else. Second pairing: high-waisted white linen shorts, a navy-and-white stripe Breton top, and espadrilles — the tote completes a fully co-ordinated navy-and-white palette from top to toe that is the most enduringly referenced resort aesthetic for good reason. Third pairing: a bold tropical-print swimsuit or sundress with simple white footwear — the clean navy and white of the tote provides a neutral anchor for the print that prevents the overall look from becoming visually overwhelming while maintaining the energy of the colour in the garment.

Occasions

Beach days and pool mornings where the bag needs to carry everything and look intentional doing it. Resort afternoons — a woven market tote is the correct bag for artisan markets, harbour-side shopping, and village exploration in warm destinations across the world. Weekend farmers markets and outdoor events where the artisan aesthetic of the Toko Bazaar woven construction is at home and appreciated. Airport days travelling to warm destinations where the bag signals the trip before you have even arrived at the gate. City summer days when the urban equivalent of resort dressing calls for exactly this kind of relaxed, confident, well-made carry.

Care

Spot clean the woven exterior with a damp cloth and mild soap if necessary, working gently along the direction of the weave to avoid disturbing the yarn structure. Allow to dry fully in a well-ventilated space away from direct sunlight for extended periods, which can fade the navy tone over time. Do not submerge the entire bag in water — the braided handles and woven structure are best maintained through targeted spot cleaning rather than full immersion. After beach or pool use, shake out any sand or moisture from the interior and allow to air out fully before storing. Store in a cool, dry location away from humid conditions that can affect the woven natural textile over time.

Wow detail

The braided handle is the tactile and visual signature of the Toko Bazaar bag — a design decision that distinguishes it immediately from bags with flat webbing, metal chain, or leather strap handles. Braiding — the interlacing of three or more strands in a repeating over-under pattern — is one of the oldest textile techniques in human craft history, documented across ancient Egypt, pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and traditional textile cultures on every inhabited continent. Its appearance here on the handles of a contemporary woven tote is not a nostalgic reference — it is a continuation of an unbroken craft tradition that has persisted because the technique works: a braided handle is stronger than a flat one, more comfortable to hold under load, and more visually interesting at every scale from close inspection to arm-length carry. It is the detail that makes this bag feel handmade in the best possible sense — because it is.

Conscious fashion

5% of every WowStore order funds a cause you choose — clean water, education, or healthcare.

Promise

Every order ships with free EU delivery on orders over €69. If the tote is not exactly what you needed, our 30-day returns policy makes the resolution completely straightforward — a simple process, no friction, and your complete satisfaction as the only goal.