Nantucket Straw Handbags
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Nantucket straw handbags are beautiful summer accessories that compliment any wardrobe.
What are Nantucket Straw Handbags?
Nantucket straw bags originated over one hundred and fifty years ago and are distinctive in their construction and appearance. Essentially, these handbags are hand-woven, using rattan or cane that is shaped into a model with a wooden base. You can find these bags adorned with carvings or decorative pockets.
Reasons to Purchase
If you are wondering if you should add these unique and stylish bags to your accessory repertoire, here are a few suggestions to aid your decision:
Sturdy and Easy to Carry
These handbags, because of their wooden base, are exceptionally sturdy. This means that once you purchase one, you’ll know that you have a handbag, or Nantucket tote, that can last for several seasons.
Unlike oversized handbags, or purse clutches, these handbags have a slim construction that easily fits against your body and into small spaces. So, whether you're car-pooling to work or hopping on the subway, you’ll know that your handbag won’t require an extra seat.
Roomy and Stylish
A slim shape, however, doesn’t mean that you won’t have room for all your essential summer items. These handbags are roomy and most are designed with a zippered inside pocket for those must-haves, like keys and wallets.
Some of these handbags are designed in breath-taking and eye-catching colors, like sunny yellow, or lipstick red. They are bright enough, in fact, that they are guaranteed not to get lost in a sea of leather and straw handbags.
What’s Available
Here is a closer look at what’s available on the market:
- Monsac Nantucket Tote
This Nantucket straw handbag has patent leather handles and has a top and front pocket detail in woven rattan. It features a magnetic snap tab closure and has a handy built-in mirror under the top of the bag; perfect for quick touch-ups. With an interior cell phone pocket and a price of 278.00 USD.
- Monsac Nantucket Satchel
With its bright canary yellow accents, this Nantucket handbag is simply an adorable must-have! It also features patent leather handles and a mirror under the top of the bag. Other available colors are Opal, a shiny white, and Onyx, a racy black. You can expect to pay about $280.00 USD for this handbag.
- Monsac Nantucket Horizontal Shoulder
As the name implies, this is a horizontal shoulder handbag that contains a small front flap pocket. Along with fabric logo lining, this handbag also features silver tone hardware. Amazingly enough, four metal “feet” protect the bottom of the bag, so you won’t have to worry about excessive cleaning. You can expect to pay about 204.00USD for this handbag.
This tote is beautifully woven from patina and features leather handles, along with a wooden plaque on which, if you so choose, to put your initials. If you don’t like monogramming your accessories, you can choose from an attractive plaque decorated with whales, or shells. This handbag runs at about 25.00 USD.
- Nantucket Basket Handbag by Farnum
These handbags are authentic replicas of the original Lightship basket, which today is better known as the Nantucket Basket. These bags come in five different sizes to suit your every need:
- Large Oval Basket
- Small Oval Basket
- Creel
- Hip Hugger
- Tall Small Oval
These bags, on the high-end scale, will cost about 228.00 USD.
Should You Purchase?
If you like the look of the Nantucket straw handbags, then most certainly you should. These handbags are stylish and fun, and with their sturdy shape and foundation, you can be sure they will last for more than just one summer season.
Additionally, you may want to purchase this style because of the bag’s long and rich history. These handbags have been around for over one hundred and fifty years, and owning one is akin to owning a piece of American history. The totality of these reasons may be enough to persuade you to purchase one of your own.
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