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The Tess Sling in hand-crocheted straw combines the accessibility of a belt bag with the hands-free ease of a crossbody. Kitted with interior pockets and an adjustable, responsibly-sourced leather strap, this must-have style is perfect for anyone who prioritizes functional design.
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A lightweight sling silhouette with a hands-free shape, interior pockets, and an adjustable leather strap designed for effortless days on the go.
Hand-crocheted from paper straw with an interlacing woven texture and lightweight feel designed for everyday wear.
Handcrafted using partially recycled materials, including a Repreve lining made from recycled plastic bottles.
Overall rating: 4.7286296 / 5 from 737 reviews.
The Tess Sling in hand-crocheted straw offers a perfect blend of functionality and style. Customers appreciate its great color, high quality, versatile design, and comfortable size. The adjustable leather strap adds to its practicality, making it a must-have accessory for daily use.
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"Even better than I expected! The perfect size and shape for casual spring and summer outings to the grocers, date night, and daytripping through shops! My ONLY complaint is the inner lipgloss pouch which would benefit from a zipper or snap. Otherwise, this is everything a summer bag should be and would also make a great gift. A+"
"This bag is beautifully crafted & the perfect neutral color for so many outfits. I was looking for a smaller bag and this fits the bill, a zip pocket and open pocket inside, and room to fit a small wallet and cell. It's also great that the strap can be adjusted to wear on your shoulder or turn into a crossbody hands free bag. I would just remind people bc it's crocheted, that if you stuff it full, you will see the bulges."
"This is my 3rd tess sling, its such a great shoulder bag. I use it daily to run errands. Such a solid construction. Its quite style forward to. Buy it you wont regret it! And the sak, more colors please!"
"This is a really nice bag, but it is not made for larger (fluffy) people. The strap is too short, and the way it is made, it can't be replaced with s larger strap. The leather is nice and soft, though. It would have been perfect for me if the strap was longer. I"
"Love all the crochet products, and never had a straw one before - its lovely! Going to be my go to summer bag for running errands or weekend outings. The strap soles are great too. Buy it!"
"I love it, it’s comfy to wear and provides easy access to all my personal stuff I tote around with me. The only thing that needs improvement is that the strap does not stay tucked in the loop on the purse and I constantly have to insert it into the loop."
"Perfect size, perfect fit. I love the quality of this sling bag. It's so much more fashionable than the other slings. I wanted something more summery, that wasn't bulky and easy to carry. There's plenty of room and you can adjust it to where it fits comfortably."
"I love my new crocheted bag! It’s a great summer bag that goes with everythin. I used it for the first time yesterday while walking in NYC. It’s spacious and I was able to carry everything I need. It’s much more roomy than than I thought it would be."
"I like the shape. However the color is lighter than I expected. Also disappointed in leather quality. It could be mistaken for vinyl leather lookalike and it is stiffer then I expected. I hope it will improve with time."
"Such an adorable little bag! Orchid is my favorite color!!!! Perfect for the spring."
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