A few years ago straw handbags were not considered as a trendy fashion accessory. Nowadays they are a must-have whether you are on the beach, out in the city shopping or for evening use. Mega celebrity Rachel Bilson is regularly seen with a straw handbag, sometimes even with her puppy in it!

The huge range of handbags made from straw means they can be used when you go to the gym and need to carry around a spare set of clothes and a multitude of accessories. The are trendy and classy in equal measures, as there is generally no need for major bling such as diamond studded handbags, although a little here and there is still good.

Whether you need a straw satchel, barrel bag, beach bag or mini tote, you will also need to check out the array of colors which straw handbags come in. Chocolate brown, beige, purple, you name it, there will be a bag in your favorite color. Depending on the season and time of year, you could jazz up your summers with a bright yellow straw bag or a dark green one for in the fall.

Depending on the usage for the bag, there are many different handles to choose from too. Not only are the colors, styles or shape but the handles can be shoulder straps, big round wooden ones or cute metal ones. Whichever handbag you choose, you have so much choice that you could have a different one for everyday and every event you might go to.

Straw is cheaper to manufacture than other materials of handbag therefore the prices can be generally very affordable. So, not only are they good quality and low cost but they look great and are very lightweight too therefore they make a great addition to any ensemble.