Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag

The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag blends natural materials with bright floral detail for a cheerful, easy-to-carry everyday accessory. This medium-sized straw bag features hand-appliquéd pink flowers across the front, giving it a soft, spring-ready look. The circular handles are wrapped in blush cotton and tied with a floral scarf for comfort and charm. Designed for both practicality and joy, it works just as well for errands as it does for brunch.

What Makes It Fresh and Feminine

• Handwoven from sustainable Thai water hyacinth
• Nine stitched pink flower appliqués with white centres
• Fabric-wrapped handles tied with a floral cotton scarf
• Spacious, upright design with flat base
• Ideal for spring styling, gifting, or casual carry

Whether you’re heading to a garden party or your favourite café, the Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag brings lightness and play into your look. It’s structured, soft, and made with care.

£49.99

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Floral Simplicity: Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag

The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag blends handcrafted charm with bright floral accents. This structured, medium-sized tote features a clean natural straw body with nine soft pink flower appliqués, giving the design a calm, cheerful presence. Wrapped cotton handles and a tied floral scarf add comfort and detail. With every stitch and curve, this piece balances tradition and beauty in a practical, wearable shape.

What the Name “Monthira” Symbolises

“Monthira” is a Thai word meaning “gentle beauty.” That meaning lives through the light floral accents and soft form of this tote. Each flower adds to its grace, and the natural straw base keeps it grounded. The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag reflects the quiet confidence and feminine ease captured in its name. It’s the kind of accessory that feels good to carry every time you pick it up.

Handwoven with Care in Northern Thailand

Women artisans in Phayao weave each bag from water hyacinth using coiling methods passed down through generations. The weave is firm, breathable, and formed into a stable upright tote shape. No synthetic reinforcements are used. This technique gives the Monthira Straw Tote Bag durability while allowing the natural texture of the straw to shine through. It holds its form and wears beautifully over time.

Nine Pink Flower Appliqués That Bring Joy

Across the bag’s surface, nine pink appliqué flowers are sewn on by hand. Their uniform size and circular spacing give a light, playful structure. The white centres pop against soft pink petals, creating subtle contrast. Together, they bring movement and rhythm without overwhelming the design. The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag uses these floral touches to transform a simple tote into a joyful, feminine piece.

Cotton-Wrapped Handles with Soft Floral Bow Detail

Both circular handles are wrapped in pale pink cotton, tied with a floral scarf bow. The scarf adds contrast and brings lightness to the top of the design. This fabric also improves grip and softens the handle for longer carry. Every Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag includes this detail, and it helps unify the bag’s material palette and colour story in a way customers love.

Comfortable and Practical for Everyday Carry

With medium capacity and lightweight build, this tote is designed to be used often. The open-top structure gives easy access, while the flat base keeps it stable when set down. It holds your daily essentials—wallet, phone, sunglasses, and more—without losing shape. The Monthira Straw Tote was created with practicality in mind, yet it still feels joyful and expressive.

Fits Perfectly in Our Floral Straw Bags Collection

This design sits confidently within our Embroidered & Floral Straw Bags collection. While it features stitched appliqué rather than embroidery, the floral theme, texture, and detail make it a natural match. The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag is one of our most playful designs for warm seasons. Customers often choose it alongside embroidered pieces for a full floral styling experience.

Balanced Design That Draws Compliments

The combination of natural texture and subtle floral appliqués creates visual harmony. It pairs just as well with linen dresses as it does with jeans and a cotton shirt. The balanced contrast between the straw’s warmth and the pink flowers’ softness gives the Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag a timeless appeal that always feels current. It often becomes a go-to for both everyday use and social events.

A Popular Choice for Seasonal Gifting

Customers frequently gift this bag for spring birthdays, Easter celebrations, or Mother’s Day. Its colour palette and floral accents feel seasonal, yet universal. It’s appropriate for any age and fits into various personal styles. The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag has become a reliable gift for those who value thoughtful design and everyday beauty.

Pairs Naturally with Spring and Summer Outfits

This tote works beautifully with light neutrals, pastels, and floral prints. It complements both soft and bold pieces without clashing. The pink flower accents add just enough personality to make it stand out. When styled with whites, creams, or light blues, the Monthira Straw Tote becomes a highlight accessory in your seasonal rotation.

Durable Build for Regular Use

Even with delicate-looking details, this tote is durable. The straw is tightly coiled and hand-stitched to last. The base is wide enough to stay upright and the body doesn’t collapse when partially full. You can carry the Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag often without worrying about wear. It was designed to stay strong and reliable through repeat use.

Lightweight Feel with Visual Strength

Despite its structured body, the bag remains surprisingly light. The wrapped handles make it easy to carry all day, and the medium size keeps it functional without being too large. The flowers provide personality, but the materials keep things simple. The Monthira Straw Tote Bag brings just the right balance of visual and physical lightness.

Sustainable Materials and Ethical Production

This piece is made from water hyacinth straw, one of the most sustainable materials available in Thailand. The plant grows quickly and helps clean waterways when harvested. All bags are woven in rural communities where traditional skills continue to thrive. Purchasing the Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag directly supports local women and ethical production practices.

Simple Care Tips for Long-Term Beauty

To keep the bag looking fresh, store it away from moisture and direct sunlight. Wipe dust gently with a dry cloth and reshape the scarf bow if needed. Avoid overpacking, which can affect the structure. With minimal care, your Monthira Straw Tote will last many seasons while keeping its floral brightness and smooth texture.

Important Notice: Scarf Design May Vary

The floral scarf tied around the handle is handmade and sourced in small batches. Because of this, exact patterns may vary depending on availability. However, we always select options that complement the bag’s colour palette. If you’d like to see a preview before ordering, we can send a photo. This helps ensure your Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag feels consistent, beautiful, and true to our artisan standards.

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SHIPPING & RETURNS

EMS Worldwide Shipping for the Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag

We send every Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag using EMS Thailand World Airfreight. This global courier service is trusted for secure, fully trackable international delivery. Once your order is dispatched, you’ll receive a tracking number so you can monitor its journey to your doorstep. EMS charges a fixed rate for parcels up to 1kg, which means many customers save on shipping when ordering two or three bags together. We believe in honest pricing, so we don’t hide the shipping fee in the bag’s price. You only pay what we’re charged by EMS—no extra fees or hidden costs.

Handcrafted in Thailand and Shipped from Our Hub

The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag is handcrafted by artisans across several regions in Thailand, including Phayao, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Phatthalung. Once the weaving is complete, the bag is sent to our central dispatch hub in Nakhon Sawan. From there, it’s carefully packed and shipped worldwide. This process ensures all products are quality-checked and handled in one place. It also supports our rural weavers by allowing them to focus on their craftsmanship while we manage the logistics professionally from a central point.

Every Bag Is Inspected and Protected

Each Monthira bag goes through a full inspection by our master artisans before we ship it. We take high-resolution photos and videos to confirm the product is in perfect condition. We then place it inside a white cotton drawstring bag to protect it in transit. This storage bag helps to keep the product safe during delivery and gives customers a reusable pouch for long-term protection when the tote isn’t in use. Our goal is to ensure the handmade quality you receive matches the standard we’re proud to represent.

EMS Airfreight Delivery Estimates

Please note the following delivery timeframes reflect the physical shipping only and do not include any custom production time:

Thailand: 1 to 3 business days
Asia-Pacific: 3 to 5 business days
Europe and UK: 4 to 9 business days
North America: 5 to 7 business days
Oceania: 4 to 6 business days
South America: 9 to 11 business days
Customs inspections and national holidays in your country may cause minor delays. These shipping windows begin once the parcel has been posted from our hub.

Bespoke Orders Require Extra Production Time

If you’ve requested a customised Monthira Pink Flower Tote—such as a different colour or embroidered detail—please allow an additional 14 to 21 business days for production. Our handmade process takes time, and we want to ensure every custom detail is woven to the highest quality. Once completed, your bag is transferred to our Nakhon Sawan hub and prepared for EMS shipping. Tracking begins once it is officially dispatched.

Receive Live Tracking After Dispatch

A tracking number is sent to you via email once your parcel leaves our facility. This lets you follow its progress online using the EMS tracking platform. If you haven’t received your number within 24 hours of dispatch, check your email spam folder. If you still cannot locate it, you’re welcome to reach out to us for assistance. We’re always happy to help track your order.

Responsibility of Local Postal Services

When your parcel reaches its destination country, EMS hands it over to your national postal service. While most deliveries are smooth, we are not responsible for delays or delivery errors caused by your local courier. We will still assist with follow-up or tracking issues, but the final leg of delivery is outside of our control once EMS has transferred the package.

Most Orders Avoid Customs Fees

The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag typically clears customs without any problem. While import duties or VAT may apply depending on your country, many customers report not having to pay additional fees. Although we can’t guarantee your local customs will waive charges, our products rarely trigger high import scrutiny. Any applicable duties remain the customer’s responsibility.

Sustainable and Practical Packaging

We are committed to sustainable packaging. Your Monthira tote arrives in a reusable cotton dust bag, cushioned with paper-based fillers inside protective eco-friendly packaging. We never use plastic fillers or unnecessary wrapping. Our aim is to protect your item while keeping our packaging responsible and simple.

External Delays Are Sometimes Unavoidable

While we aim for fast and smooth shipping, sometimes external events—like customs delays or adverse weather—may slow delivery. We track every shipment and will always support you in resolving issues if a delay occurs. Our EMS partnership gives us access to real-time updates and customer support worldwide.

Check Your Address Carefully Before Checkout

Please double-check that your shipping address is correct when placing your order. If a parcel is returned due to incorrect address details or failure to collect it, we can arrange reshipment. However, customers will need to cover the cost of redelivery. Original EMS shipping fees cannot be refunded under these circumstances.

Returned Parcels and Reshipping Policy

Should your Monthira bag be returned to us for any reason, we will contact you and offer two options: a refund for the bag cost (excluding original shipping) or reshipment at your expense. Returned bags must arrive back in unused, perfect condition. All reshipments must be approved in advance and tracked during their return journey to Thailand.

We Don’t Build Shipping Costs into Our Bag Prices

We prefer to show full transparency. Instead of inflating the product price to cover shipping, we display exact EMS costs at checkout. Since EMS charges a flat rate for anything under 1kg, customers often pay the same shipping cost whether ordering one or two bags. This helps customers save money on multi-bag orders and ensures you’re only charged for what EMS charges us.

You Only Pay for Actual Shipping

You will never see admin charges, handling fees, or packaging costs added at checkout. The cost displayed is the real, direct EMS Thailand airfreight rate. Our pricing is clean and fair—just the bag price and the real-world shipping cost.

Returns Are Simple and Fair

We offer a 14-day return policy on all products. If your Monthira tote arrives damaged or defective, please contact us within 48 hours and share images or video. If approved, we’ll offer a full refund or replacement. For returns unrelated to defects, you may still return the product within 14 days. You will need to ship it back using tracked airfreight and provide the tracking number. Once the bag arrives and passes inspection, we will refund the product price only. The original shipping cost is non-refundable unless the item was faulty.

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OUR FOUNDATION

The Monthira Tote Gives Back With Every Sale

The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag is more than just a summer accessory. It helps create real change in the Thai villages where it’s made. With every Monthira bag sold, 15% of the sale price is returned directly to the families involved in weaving and finishing the piece. This support helps pay for food, school costs, clothing, and basic household needs. The impact is personal, direct, and reliable. Every bag you buy becomes a small but powerful contribution to people who rely on their craft to support their lives and communities.

Support That Stays Within Our Artisan Circles

Our foundation is built to serve a specific purpose: supporting only the people involved in creating our bags. The 15% share from each Monthira sale goes straight to the weavers, their families, and their close-knit village teams. It does not go to outside causes or broader public aid. We focus our support where the work is actually done. This ensures the families who prepare, weave, and finish the Monthira bag are rewarded for their time and talent. It’s a direct return on the work they contribute, with no delays or unnecessary steps.

Crafted Across Five Artisan Provinces

Each Monthira tote is the result of work from five Thai provinces: Phayao, Nakhon Sawan, Phatthalung, Chiang Mai, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. These regions have strong traditions of natural weaving and have passed skills through generations. Families in these areas handle different parts of the process, from drying and treating the straw to stitching the decorative flower details. When a bag sells, the 15% support is distributed across all five provinces. This helps multiple communities benefit at once, keeping the supply chain strong and the craft traditions alive.

Emergency Relief When It’s Most Needed

In rural areas of Thailand, even a minor emergency can have major consequences. Whether it’s an unexpected medical cost, a broken roof, or a storm-damaged home, families often need help right away. Our system makes sure part of the 15% goes toward emergency response. We work closely with village contacts to identify problems and respond immediately. Support might come in the form of supplies, repairs, or direct financial aid. Every Monthira tote sale provides more than just a product—it helps cover real needs when families are facing hard times.

Education Support for Artisan Households

Many of the families involved in making the Monthira bag have school-aged children. While primary education is free, the associated costs often aren’t. Uniforms, transport, books, and lunches all add up. When families struggle to pay, children risk falling behind. Our 15% return helps cover these day-to-day school costs. It keeps children enrolled and learning without the constant worry of small but important expenses. Each Monthira sale plays a role in building educational stability for families that rely on weaving as their main income.

Helping Young Women Learn Traditional Weaving

Weaving is a valuable, heritage-based skill—but it must be taught to survive. The Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag helps fund training programmes for young women in our artisan communities. These include school leavers, recent graduates, and women looking to stay close to home. They are trained in techniques specific to their region, with help from older artisans. Our support covers tools, starter materials, and small stipends during the learning phase. With each Monthira bag sold, we help ensure the next generation of Thai weavers is ready and confident.

Recognising the Team Behind Every Bag

Although one person may weave the final Monthira bag, the process involves many hands. Families and neighbours contribute in different ways, whether preparing materials, babysitting children, or assisting with quality checks. Our 15% return accounts for this wider support circle. Funds can be used for anyone contributing to the bag-making process, not just the main artisan. This shared reward system builds stronger village networks and helps everyone feel seen and valued. The Monthira tote is the result of a community effort—and its impact stays within that community.

No Extra Donation Required From the Customer

Every Monthira Pink Flower Straw Tote Bag already includes built-in support. There’s no need to add an extra donation or take further action. The 15% share is calculated from the bag price and sent back to the artisan areas automatically. This keeps the process simple for the buyer and consistent for the villages. With every sale, you make a difference. You get a bag with beauty and purpose, while the people behind it receive help that arrives quickly and without complication.

Immediate Support From Every Purchase

Our support model works fast. As soon as a Monthira bag is purchased, the 15% portion is allocated for immediate use. We identify urgent local needs and act. That might mean fixing a broken weaving tool, paying for school transport, or supplying food after a flood. Our partners in the villages make sure nothing is wasted and that the right people receive help. By the time your bag arrives, it has already made an impact in someone’s life. That’s the power of the Monthira model.

Rooted in Local Thai Spiritual Traditions

The Monthira bag is made by Thai families who often carry deep cultural and spiritual values. Many are Buddhist and view giving back as a form of merit-making. Others are Christian and see it as an act of kindness and stewardship. We honour both views. The foundation delivers support in a respectful, belief-aware way, without imposing meaning. The focus stays on community, care, and shared responsibility. Each Monthira tote carries this quiet spirit of mutual respect and service from its very first thread.

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