Women's Straw Handbags and Purses -     Sorted By Straw

Women carry everything in their handbags. Cell phones, period essentials, make-up, glasses, money, identification and even books can be found within a woman's purse. When shopping for a new purse, you need something that will hold everything, stand up to the rigors of daily use and be strong enough to carry the occasionally heavy load. Straw handbags are one of the most logical choices for purse material because straw is extremely durable, resists water, is lightweight and has been fashionable for centuries.

When shopping for a straw handbag, there are important factors that you should consider. Purse size is always important. While a clutch is nice for a night out dancing, you usually carry plenty of items during the day. For married women or moms, you often end up carrying your husband and children's items in your purse as well. Your already long list of items becomes longer with items like MP3 players, handheld video game systems, additional cell phones and even extra pairs of glasses.

If you are tired of never having enough room, you'll find straw handbags often come in all shapes and sizes with excellent storage space. Today's straw purses come in a wide array of colors, so you are not stuck with purses that are beige or cream and stain easily. There are even bags that resemble large purses but actually hold two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, corkscrews and picnic foods.

Take a look at some of the features that come in purses made from straw. Cell phone pockets are generally standard, but many also have additional inside and outside zippered pockets, slip pockets, a zippered pocket for your checkbook and wallet and lined make-up compartments. Even if someone tries to reach in and steal something from your purse, they'd have to open a zippered pocket first. You'd hear them before they got anything of value.

Believe it or not, you can have the bag of your dreams for less than $100 in many online and retail stores. Straw is an inexpensive material, so purses made from straw tend to be extremely affordable. In addition, straw really never loses popularity. Since 1800 when straw hats came into popularity, straw accessories have continued to hold their ground.

If you are not sure you like the look of straw, you'll find that many of today's straw bags are crafted from both straw and leather. Leather straps and trim help the purse look elegant, while the straw offers incredible strength. Brooks Brothers Straw Quarter Flap Bag is an excellent example of just how gorgeous today's straw purses are.