Weave summer into your bag: 3 new Polène raffia handbags to bring a touch of light South of France vibes to every day

Summer bags call for lighter materials. Compared with heavy leather, raffia’s natural texture better evokes the sun, sea breeze, and the feeling of travel. What makes Polène so appealing is its ability to strike just the right balance between natural materials and leather craftsmanship. This season, Polène introduces the new summer bag Tsubi and new raffia shades for its popular Cyme and Numéro Dix styles. Each of the three bags has a distinct silhouette, yet all put Madagascan raffia center stage, bringing a softer, more delicate, handcrafted feel to summer outfits.

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Tsubi: A rounded, flower-bud shape with an elegant silhouette between a clutch and bucket bag

Newly introduced Tsubi takes its name from the Japanese word for “flower bud,” echoing the bag’s rounded shape and naturally gathered form. Its silhouette falls between a clutch and a bucket bag, offering sculptural dimension while remaining light and soft enough for everyday use.
The bag is hand-crocheted from raffia, giving it a delicate, smooth feel, while smooth leather outlines its shape to contrast the natural texture of plant fibers with leather’s clean lines. Saddle stitching adds structural dimension in the details, allowing the bag to retain a defined form despite its softness.

Whether carried by hand or over the shoulder, Tsubi is well suited to summer outings. Pair it with a linen dress for a vacation feel, or with a white shirt and jeans for an easygoing French everyday look. It’s a new bag that appears light yet leaves a lasting impression.

Cyme: The classic tote gets new raffia shades for a more seasonal feel at work or while traveling

Polène’s popular Cyme bag also gets new raffia shades this season. Already loved for its soft lines and practical capacity, the combination of plant fibers and leather gives it a natural feel made for summer. The new shades include glossy Laurel green and a deeper, more subdued Ebony, both inspired by Madagascar’s plant life. Unlike the vacation association of typical raffia bags, Cyme’s new shades feel more mature and slip more easily into city outfits. Whether for the daily commute, weekend outings, or as a travel bag, it balances practicality and style. Cyme and Cyme Mini are made using a distinctive crochet technique, with leather and raffia joined through hand embroidery, keeping the bags light while preserving Polène’s signature refined structure.

Numéro Dix: A crescent silhouette meets raffia, giving this classic bag a summery new look

If Cyme is an easygoing everyday tote, Numéro Dix is the more style-focused option. Its most recognizable feature is its signature crescent silhouette. In raffia this season, its clean lines take on a touch of handcrafted warmth, giving the overall look a lighter feel. The crescent-shaped panel on Numéro Dix Raffia is worked in a rice stitch and crocheted from raffia, then joined to the leather with hand embroidery. These details add more dimension up close, making it more than a summer accessory: it’s a refined piece that can change with your outfit. Available colorways include cognac leather with natural raffia, as well as wood and laurel leather with dyed raffia. From fresh and natural to calm and elegant, there’s a summer version for everyone.

 

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The appeal of Polène’s three new raffia bags isn’t in making a bold declaration of the season, but in turning summer into a more nuanced material language. The raffia comes from Madagascar, carrying the weaving skills passed down through generations of local artisans, while the leather reflects Polène’s signature precision in French craftsmanship. Together, they create bag shapes that are soft yet structured. From new Tsubi’s flower-bud silhouette to Cyme’s practical tote and Numéro Dix’s crescent form, Polène makes summer bags suited not only to vacations, but to everyday life as well. Sunlight, plant fibers, leather, and handcrafted details are gently gathered into these three bags, creating one of the season’s most elegant sights.

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