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The piece
Made for the hours that feel unhurried.
Wide and low. The East West sits under the arm the way a good clutch would, but carries more. Its horizontal proportion makes it easy to reach into and impossible to overfill. This is the ION for someone who wants to move through a room without adjusting her bag. Dimensions: 32 × 21 × 12 cm (W × H × D).
A paperback fits. A swimsuit fits. Your phone disappears inside it. The silhouette is stretched along its longest line, which is exactly where the handwoven raffia shows its strength — a weave dense enough to hold the horizontal shape without a frame, made over days in Madagascar and finished with leather in Athens, one numbered piece at a time. How that happens is the story of The Craft.
It was made for the slow shift from late lunch to first drink, when you don't need much but you need it close. Between summers, a dust bag and a little shape-keeping paper are all it wants — the details live in the Care Guide. In Light, Black, Madagascar, and Tea.
Woven in Madagascar
Raffia harvested in the dry season, split by hand, woven stitch by stitch by artisans who learned from their mothers.
Finished in Athens
Each bag receives its Φ charm and handmade dust bag in our Athens studio — and the Large, its leather drawstrings. The last hands before yours.
Carried through summer
From the Cyclades to the Athenian Riviera. Raffia and salt air, warm stone, late dinners. Made for the unhurried hours.
FAQ
Is raffia waterproof?
Raffia is a natural fiber and is not waterproof. Avoid prolonged exposure to rain or moisture. If your bag gets wet, let it air dry naturally — never use a hairdryer or direct heat.
Will my bag look exactly like the photos?
Each ION is handwoven individually, so slight variations in weave, texture, and tone are natural. These aren't defects — they're the signature of the artisan who made it.
How should I store my ION?
Store it in the dust bag provided, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Stuffing the interior with tissue paper helps maintain the shape.
Can I return my bag?
Yes. We accept returns within 14 days of delivery, provided the bag is in its original condition with all packaging. See our Returns Policy for details.