A Summer Staple: Lisi Lerch Bali Bag

The first day of summer is just a week away and while our sticky Florida heat might not be my favorite, dressing for this season is… and so is eating – give me all the fresh farmer’s market produce! To stay cool and comfortable, I typically opt for dresses made of breathable cotton like the Every Dress from Beau & Ro, an easy pair of slide sandals and some sort of a woven bag. Over the last few years my straw bag collection has grown with a few Etsy finds here and there, but the most special addition by far has been the Olivia Tote “Bali Bag” by Lisi Lerch.

Dressed up or down, the natural color of the Olivia Tote, adorned with the Double Horsehair Tassel in Cream, makes it easy to wear with anything. It’s a classic piece you can invest in and know you will have in your closet for a long time. What’s unique about this bag is that it’s hand-woven on the Indonesian Island of Bali by artists that work from their homes in their villages. Using Ata grass, the master weavers use an art form that’s been handed down through generations and is unique to Indonesia. The warm golden honey color of the Ata grass develops naturally from slow smoking over a fire of coconut husks soaked in honey. How amazing is that?! Not only are these handmade bags beautiful – they’re true works of art!

The Olivia Tote is just one style of “Bali Bag” Lisi Lerch offers. I also love the Emory, the Charlotte and the Collette Clutch. You can keep your bag simple with a horsehair tassel like I have here (also love the light pink), or for a more colorful and whimsical design you can visit the LL Custom Bag Studio to add ribbon, raffia trim, bows or an applied adornment.

I’ve been a huge fan of Lisi Lerch accessories since college when I first purchased a pair of her famous tassel earrings at a local boutique more than 10 years ago. A mix between classic Southern and preppy Palm Beach, Lisi’s pieces exude timeless feminine details making them go-to closet staples. In addition to her earrings and woven bags, I also love her straw hats and she also has fun, preppy ties for men.