Aside from being big fans of woven textures (or just about anything woven, in fact), we specifically love woven handbags for the plain and simple reason that they will never go out of style. The woven style on handbags will always be in fashion. And here are 5 great reasons why:

1. Weaving is a classic

We wrote in our About page that the very first woven bag apeared sometime in the late 17th Century. But as you may know, weaving has been used in history even way before that (think as far as 2.6 million years ago). Weaving has undergone the most rigorous, most thorough and most reliable test of endurance there is: time. If the art of weaving isn’t considered a classic, then we don’t know what is.

Put the art of weaving on a handbag and you’ve got yourself one style, age and time transcending accessory.

Vintage Native American Indian woven bag, $228.00; Vintage patterned woven shoulder bag, $128.00 both at Free People

2. Woven handbags are versatile

Because of the different types of weaves and different kinds of materials that can be used for a woven handbag, it is one of the most versatile accessories there is.

Use twill plaiting and raffia for a tote and you’ve got yourself a woven handbag ready for a day at the beach. Use the popular basket weave on commonplace leather material and you’ll end up with a gorgeous for-everyday tote. Use an intricate weave pattern on a shiny satin fabric and you’ll have a lovely little clutch ready for a night on the town.

With so many combinations, so many techniques and so many ways, you can see why designers love to use weaving on handbags. Even Bottega Venetta has decided to use a woven pattern as their signature instead of brandishing their logo on every single on of their products.

Clockwise from top left: Chloe Ethel woven sheepskin tote, $1,186.00 (was $1,395.00) at Bluefly; Nine West Isola straw tote, $46.99 (was $79.00) at 6pm; Burberry Prorsum Christie woven raffia satchel, $1,195.00 at Luisa Via Roma; Bottega Veneta mini knot clutch, $2,320.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue

3. Woven handbags mix and match with almost anything

The fact that woven handbags are so versatile also makes them easy to mix and match with virtually almost anything in your closet. Heading to work? Take a woven satchel like the Burberry Prorsum Christie satchel in the above picture with you. Got a hot date? Tuck a tiny woven clutch like the Bottega Veneta mini knot clutch under your arm.

You can create pretty much any type of look with a woven handbag. And because they are woven, they instantly add an interesting texture to any outfit. We also think that woven handbags can be worn year-round. Depending on the style of course, woven handbags can be used whether it be spring, summer, winter or fall.

Beautiful blondes with their woven handbags: Cameron Diaz is ready for spring, Blake Lively at the beach and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in autumn colors

4. Woven handbags only get better with age

We love our woven handbags because the older they get, the better they look. The weaving settles in the more and more we use them. They fall into their shape, almost like they have a life of their own.

We’re waxing poetic at this point so we should say that woven handbags get better with age if they’re well taken care of. But then again, there are woven handbags that look better when they show signs of wear. Take a raffia or a straw tote for example — those things become softer, get more character and somehow even become roomier the more and more you use them.

5. Woven handbags are beautiful to look at

Lastly, designers will continue using weaving techniques for handbags simply because they’re beautiful to look at. They’re beautiful not in a trendy, of-the-moment, must-have-now way, but in a classic, last-forever kind of way.

There you have it, the 5 reasons why woven handbags will never go out style. If you’ve got one or a whole collection of woven handbags, hold on to them, keep them and take care of them. Cherish them to the point of purchasing them an engagement ring at 77diamonds or at Tiffany’s because like a faithful partner, they will stay with you for years to come.

The actress wore skinny pants, a white tank top, a gray jacket, and ankle boots. The actress seems to have brought a lot of stuff with her because she carried a big crossbody bag.

The bag is called the Bottega Veneta Opera Intrecciato. It is already sold out online so we just checked Bluefly for other Bottega Veneta crossbody bags.

The first one we found is boxy and is made entirely of leather with metal hardware.

Bottega Veneta Box Leather Crossbody Bag

The bag has a 4-star rating in the store and retails for $1,424. The bag is lined with suede and comes with a removable padlock.

The next bag has ombre detailing and is a small crossbody bag that can carry your essential stuff.  The bag sells for the Bluefly price of $1,575.

Bottega Veneta Assenzio Ombre Leather Crossbody Bag

The next bag comes in bubble gum pink.  There’s only 1 unit of the bag left so you need to hurry. The bag is selling for $1,400.

Bottega Veneta Pink Woven Nappa Crossbody Bag

All Bottega Veneta bags are made of supple leather. They may be pricey but they never go out of style so you can expect to get much use out of them.

Bottega Veneta bags are also available in Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.

Only a few weeks after we featured her with her Bottega Veneta Dark Brown Woven Leather ‘Veneta’ Large Hobo Purse in Berlin, The Green Hornet actress was spotted again with another Bottega Veneta on her arm, this time a Bottega Veneta Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel. Take a look:

Cameron was snapped ready for take off for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at LAX, looking classy with a camel-colored woven Bottega Veneta Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel.

Here’s Cameron upon arriving at the luxurious Cabo San Lucas getaway, still with her Bottega Veneta Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel:

We’ve got this larger photo of the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel in black:

Bottega Veneta Nero Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel

The Bottega Veneta Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel has luxury stamped all over it. Not only is it elegant and classy, it also makes for a great bag to carry around, especially during travels, since it can contain all your essentials. And with a detachable shoulder strap, it can be easily carried on your shoulders.

If you’re interested in the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel, you can check BottegaVeneta.com for list of stores where you can get it.

If you love the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel, but is looking for an everyday bag version, you can check out these slimmer Bottega Veneta woven purses:

Bottega Veneta Light Brown Woven Leather Grommet Detail Medium Satchel, $1,584.00

Bottega Veneta Brown Plume Leather ‘Opera Intrecciato’ Crossbody Bag, $2,384.00

These two Bottega Veneta purses are available at Bluefly.com.

For those looking for duffel bags sporting similar styles with Cameron Diaz’s Bottega Veneta Intrecciato VN Medium Duffel, you can take a look at these affordable duffel bags. Though they are not woven, they have the same shape and lines as Cameron’s:

Lesportsac Women’s 22″ Duffel LLPRL0022 Duffel, $110.00

Kooba Ellis Duffel, $345.00

FRYE Vintage Stud Duffel, $398.00

All these duffel bags are available at Endless.com.

Cameron has been touring Europe to promote her new film, The Green Hornet, and was seen enjoying dinner at the Borchardt restaurant in Berlin.

The ever-so-svelte actress is certainly dressed for the cold, with no frills whatsoever. I’m just not sure, though, what’s under the coat. Nevertheless, while I cannot find anything particularly unique with her attire, I’m definitely digging the woven purse she’s carrying. It looks like a Bottega Veneta ‘Veneta’ Large Hobo to me. Do you think so? Well, let’s take a closer look:

Hmmm… I definitely think it’s a Bottega Veneta hobo, which happens to be a favorite among celebs, actually. It’s really a one of a kind purse that it’s quite becoming a classic. With its rich woven detail, soft nappa leather, and easy handling, it’s definitely a great all-around purse.

If you’re thinking of getting a purse this holiday season, a Bottega Veneta Dark Brown Woven Leather ‘Veneta’ Large Hobo might just be your perfect answer! Here’s another look to get you convinced that it’s the right purse for you:

Bottega Veneta Dark Brown Woven Leather 'Veneta' Large Hobo, $1,480.00

Quite a thing of beauty, right? I really do think so. It retails for $1,480.00 at Bluefly.com. However, if you find that quite a bit too much for your pocket, then try these less pricey ones then:

Jessica Jensen Woven Sidewalk Satchel, $537.66

Linea Pelle Perry Small Woven Hobo, $255.00

The Jessica Jensen Woven Sidewalk Satchel and the Linea Pelle Perry Small Woven Hobo are just as lovely. They are available at Endless.com.

I was looking through some of her pictures and came across these shots of her while she was touring in Peru.

Cameron Diaz looking tourista-chic with her Infamous Mao Bag

Doesn’t she just look fabulous? Tourista chic is how I’d like to put it. The bag obviously completes the whole get-up. This bag however, more popularly known as the Mao Bag, got her into trouble in Peru. Apparently, the red star, and the slogan printed in Chinese reminded the people of Peru of a Maoist insurgency that happened in the 80s and left thousands of people dead.

Of course, Ms. Diaz apologized since she clearly had no idea wearing that chic messenger bag was politically offensive.

If you want to get this tourista chic look, put on your well-worn cargo pants, some long sleeve pullover or sweater, top it with a hat and shawl, and complete the get up with the Brighton Peace Straw Convertible Strap Tote.

The Brighton Peace Straw Convertible Strap Tote

Don’t worry this bag will never offend anybody. In fact, it will do the opposite. Thanks to the heart-shaped embellished peace sign on the bag, you can spread the message of peace, love, and happiness as you travel!

A blend of light woven straw and dark leather trimmings

A blend of light woven straw material and dark leather trimmings, the Brighton Peace Straw Convertible Strap Tote is your perfect touring companion. It is easy to wear and roomy enough to accommodate your travel essentials. You can also wear it as a tote by using the top handles.

Roomy interior of the Brighton Peace Straw Convertible Strap Tote

Purchase the Brighton Peace Straw Convertible Strap Tote at Zappos.com to enjoy discounts and free shipping to anywhere in the US both ways.

So basically, if you are into woven bags, crochet handbags might interest you as well.

One of the most well celebrated crochet bags is the Gerard Darel Syracuse “24 Hour” Hand Knitted Bag. A lot of celebrities have been seen toting this bag and I am not surprised as to why.

The detailing on the bag is quite unique and possibly laborious to do. I can only imagine the artisan hand-crafting this bag, it must have taken her a lot of time and a definite love of the art to come up with such a piece. To give you an idea of who’s wearing the bag, see below:

Angeline Jolie with her Gerard Darel Syracuse

Cameron Diaz with a Gerard Darel Syracuse

Halle Berry with her Gerard Darel Syracuse

It is quite unfortunate that Gerard Darel bags are not available online for you to buy. Perhaps if you do a deeper search, you might find one or two sites selling the bag, maybe in new or pre-owned condition. To give you an idea, a brand new Gerard Darel Syracuse “24 Hour” Hand Knitted Bag will cost you about US$549.

If you don’t want to spend too much for a crochet bag, you can always opt to shop the look by purchasing The Sak Indio Crochet Large Tote at Zappos.com.

The Sak Indio Crochet Large Tote in Cayenne

Though not as detailed as the Gerard Darel Syracuse “24 Hour” Bag, The Sak Indio Crochet Large Tote is more versatile to use. With less embellishments, it looks classic, allowing you more opportunities to use the bag with different outfits. As it is quite large, you can also use this bag as an overnighter.

Inside the The Sak Indio Crochet Large Tote

The The Sak Indio Crochet Large Tote comes in 4 covetable colors – Azure, Black, Cayenne, and Gingersnap. So that’s more choices for you!

You may purchase the The Sak Indio Crochet Large Tote at Zappos.com. Enjoy their free shipping service to anywhere in the US (both ways).

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So what is it about woven handbags that make it such a great fashion accessory? Personally, I think it’s the pattern created by the meticulous weaving technique that makes the bag distinct and unique.

To give you a quick history, the weaving brilliance came from Bottega Veneta. It was the genius of the brand that started this “weave wave” among bags. In fact, the woven handbag has now become synonymous to the brand and vise versa.

Judging by the number of celebrities walking around with it, iconic is probably an understatement. To name a few celebs wearing the popular brand, here are a couple of pictures:

Miley Cyrus with her Bottega Intrecciato in hobo style

Cameron Diaz with her Bottega Montaigne Intrecciato