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.

We were browsing the sale selections at Fashion 58 when we saw this woven bag from Bcbgeneration:

BCBGeneration Aztec Weave Bag

The BCBGeneration Aztec Weave bag is currently on sale $59.99. That’s a discount of 39% from its original price of $98. This fabulous woven straw bag is part of the brands Spring 2011 collection. It is a fashionable tote with straw woven to form the Aztec design. The trim is made of pvc snake the bag’s handle is framed with a silver-tone hardware. The bag has a zippered pocket inside and 2 open pockets.

The bag, called Rosa tote, is now sold out online. It used to be sold in the following online stores: Shopbop, Endless, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bergdorf Goodman.

If you’re interested in getting a bright colored straw tote, here’s an alternative from the same designer: the Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo Hayley Tote from Nordstrom:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo Hayley Tote

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo Hayley tote is also available in the following colors:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo Hayley Tote in Blue

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo Hayley Tote

Here are two other beautiful bags from Neiman Marcus and 6PM:

MICHAEL Michael Kors Santorini Large Straw Basket

This one’s our favorite:

Milly Flower Straw Tote

The Milly Flower straw tote is probably too feminine to bring to the gym, but it’s the perfect tote for fun, carefree days when you want to add the perfect accessory to your outfit of sundress and sandals.

Below are two woven bags from Miu Miu that are available in Bergdorf Goodman. These woven purses are both perfect for summer:

Miu Miu Intreccio Shoulder Bag

The Miu Miu Intreccio Shoulder bag costs $1,495. It is made of multi-color leather. The bag has a removable jeweled strap, so you can turn the purse into a clutch.

Miu Miu Leather Trim Straw Tote

The Miu Miu Leather Trim Straw Tote is made of natural straw. You can choose between white and navy blue leather trim. The bag retails for $950.

Do you own any Miu Miu bags? What do you think of the brand?

Gap Straw Mini Bag

The bag is available online for $39.95. Given the price, we don’t expect this purse to last a lifetime but we think it’s a great purse to have for the summer. The purse will look great with summer dresses and sandals, and it’s the kind of bag you can just grab and go for busy, activity-filled days.

The bag is made of Olefin with a faux leather strap and antiquated metal hardware. It has snap closures and a zipped interior compartment.

The bag is also available in black:

Gap Straw Mini Bag in Black

Katherine was spotted soaking up the sun on March 18 in Miami (right photo), and doing some shopping on March 20 around town (left photo).

Spot the bag that Katherine was toting on those two occasions. It’s a beautiful straw tote in cognac from Prada, and here’s a closer look:

Prada Straw Tote

How do you like it? It’s not your ordinary straw bag for it looks elegant. The cognac color is quite posh, and the combination of the cognac body and the cream-colored top handles is just right. It may not be apparent from the picture, but its handles actually have a web design. All in all, it’s a bag that’s not only perfect for a beach or tropical getaway, but would also serve well as an everyday go-to purse.

If you love this Prada Straw Tote, you can shop for one at Saks Fifth Avenue for $880.00. If you find it too pricey for your taste, then check out the lovely straw bags we’ve featured in our previous post.

From haute designer straw bags to affordable ones, straw bags are definitely “in”. We’ve spotted several celebs going the straw bag route. There’s Courtney Cox, who carried a straw tote while on Hawaii a few weeks back (left photo), while Glee‘s Jayma May’s had her Kate Spade Point Breeze straw tote with her during the 8th Annual John Varvatos Stuart House Benefit in West Hollywood, CA on March 13 (right photo).

Get spring-ready with a straw bag of your own. You can go for the fashion-forward variety with these two from Shopbop:

By Malene Birger Zetto Straw Tote with Studs, $340.00

Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Straw Rosa Tote, $178.00

Or go the classically elegant route with these fab numbers from Endless:

Straw Studios Zl86008 Tote, $60.00

Melie Bianco Dawn Straw Tote, $105.00

Doesn’t she look stunning? The (500) Days of Summer actress attended the event held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California in a sultry off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood dress with a striped fabric and lacy overlay, which she paired with nude Brian Atwood platform pumps. She finished her stunning evening look with a Bottega Veneta woven clutch, which looks like this up close.

Minka Kelly definitely sizzled that night. Every piece in her ensemble complemented the others nicely. The nude Brian Atwood pumps were a good choice for her lacy dress, while the Bottega Veneta clutch gave her whole look a glamorous texture. Not to mention that the taupe color of the clutch went along with the rest of her ensemble’s color theme, too.

I cannot find Minka Kelly’s exact Bottega Veneta clutch, but this Bottega Veneta Fringed Leather Mini Clutch is certainly a close call.

Bottega Veneta Fringed Leather Mini Clutch, $1,980.00 (SaksFifthAvenue.com)

So if you’d like Minka’s taupe Bottega Veneta, then you might just like that one, too.

It’s admittedly quite pricey, so if you’d rather go for the cheaper woven clutch bags, then try these instead:

Prezzo Y & S Woven Frame Clutch, $25.00 (Endless.com)

This one comes in black, but if what you’re after is the cute shape of Minka Kelly’s woven clutch, then it does fit the bill just fine:

Serpui Marie Straw Minaudiere, 76.82 (Endless.com)

Demi and husband Ashton Kutcher descended upon the Caribbean island to rang in the new year, and was spotted rocking chic vacation styles. One instance was in the above photo when she donned a Missoni maxi dress, black gladiator sandals, large sunglasses, and a neat-looking woven bag.

Don’t you just find Demi’s look so cool and chic? I love everything—the tribal-print maxi dress, the gladiator sandals, and most especially, my eyes are glued to her luxe-looking woven bag. Here’s a look of the beautiful bag up close:

Jimmy Choo Bali Raffia Hobo

Demi’s woven bag is a Jimmy Choo Bali Raffia Hobo that I find so totally adorable! Do you think so, too? The woven raffia material has been considerably softened so it looks more flexible and supple. The black leather trim and the slim strap decorations on the sides are so sophisticated, and give this gorgeous bag that modern rocker-chic edge. It’s looks really elegant that not only is it appropriate for the summer, but for all seasons as well.

The Jimmy Choo Bali Raffia Hobo is available at NeimanMarcus.com for $995.00. For those looking for less-costly alternatives, I couldn’t find one that looks exactly like it, but just take a look at these beautiful woven bags for you might just find something among them that strikes your fancy:

Magid Paper Shiny Trim Chain Tote, $73.00 (Endless.com)

Magid Casual Paper Bucket Bag, $36.30 (Endless.com)

Brighton Fern Straw Tote, $160.00 (Zappos.com)

Malin Akerman at the launch of Targets' & William Rast's Limited Edition Collection shopping event at Factory Place in Los Angeles, California on December 11, 2010.

Much as I love giving you more tidbits about Malin Akerman, we’re really not here for that. We’d rather be talking now about woven purses–Malin Akerman’s Dolce & Gabbana Satchel Lassie Sicily purse, in particular: Take a good look:

Here’s the store photo:

Notice something? Yes, it’s crochet! And it’s actually not the first time that this satchel’s been out and about in public. Earlier this year, several stars have totted the Dolce & Gabbana Satchel Lassie Sicily. Take a look:

Victoria Beckham looks posh with it, while Ashley Greene’s version added a chic element to her cool downtown look. As for Madonna, the bag definitely gave her appearance a glamorous boost.

So do you like the Dolce & Gabbana Satchel Lassie Sicily? It’s quite easy to warm up to this trendy crochet purse. It has a long strap and a handle that makes it versatile to be carried on the shoulder or on the crook of your arm. Plus, it’s crochet element makes it quite lovable. Well, it won’t be last spring’s must-have bag for nothing. But, I can’t say the same thing with it’s price. It’s currently not available anywhere, but it was last retailed for $1,695.00. Farfetch.com says it’s out of stock, so even if you’re well able to buy it, you’d have to wait for stocks to arrive. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t.

If you’d rather have your own crochet purses now and at a fraction of the  Dolce & Gabbana Satchel Lassie Sicily’s price, then take a look at these adorable woven purses from Endless.com:

Straw Studios Zl86013 Hobo, $31.35

Dan W Woven Snake-Print Satchel, $225.00

ECHO Woven Shopper, $26.40-$48.00

High Fashion Two-Tone Woven Satchel, $151.25