By now, we must’ve already gotten the message across how much we love woven handbags and purses here on our blog. But maybe it’s time to explain why exactly we’re so crazy about them. Why woven handbags? Why not knit, quilted or even leather handbags?

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.

It doesn’t matter what your personal style is, Endless has all kinds of bags and shoes to match your look. In the past year, we’ve had great success finding the accessories we needed to complete our looks for special events in the store.

If you are looking for a nice purse to ring in the new year, you should consider checking out what the store has to offer.

Below are three beautiful woven purses from Endless that you can use to welcome the year 2012.

Cleobella Mini Brixie Weave Ikat Convertible Clutch

The first bag has is great for those who likes to the bohemian look. It is a woven bag with a woven ikat detailing. It also has a fringe adding to its boho vibe.  The bag has a long crossbody strap. The bag is made of leather and cotton. It is now only $ 140; it used to retail for $ 280.

Christopher Kon Zoe Woven Hobo

We love the color of this hobo bag! It is a woven bag made of luxurious leather in burnt orange. The leather is soft to the touch so the bag’s price tag of $ 468 is so worth it. *now adding this to the list of bags I will be purchasing in the next few months*

Jessica Jensen Woven Convertible Tote

Here’s another beautiful woven bag from Endless. This bag is a versatile bag that is made of Italian leather. It is a tote bag that can also be converted into a shoulder bag, and a roomy crossbody bag with the use of the straps that come wit it.  This bag is $ 649.

It’s the twice-yearly Lime Tag Sale at Piperlime!

This sale couldn’t have come at a better time. Now that all the Christmas presents are packed and under the tree, and with some already on their way to their recipients, we can start shopping for ourselves.

We’ve been working hard all year; managed to save and also donate some money. Now we feel we deserve a treat.

Get up to 40 % Discount at the Lime Tag Sale at Piperlime

Below are three woven purses from the sale. All the bags are below $100. There are many more options available in the store, so go and visit Piperlime.

SR Squared by Sondra Roberts Tangier Bag

This bag is now only $ 58.99 in the store, reduced from its original price of $ 118. It’s a satchel with a woven cage construction made of cork and synthetic leather. The bag has a 10″ handle drop. The bag has 2 inner pockets- 1 zipped pocket and 1 slip pocket.

Elliott Lucca Lucca Woven Bag

This is a camera bag that looks good enough to be carried as a regular shoulder bag. It is now only $ 46.99. The bag is made of leather so this purse is a steal at that price. The bag’s size: 6″ high, 7″ long, 1 3/4″ deep.

Nine West Isola Large Tote

This spacious bag, perfect for Spring, is now only $54,99. The bag used to retail for $79. It is made of 100% cornhusk with polyester lining. It has a handle with a 10 1/2 inch drop plus an inner zip pocket.