Why You'll Love It
- Hand-woven Italian leather – strip after strip of supple leather woven into a basketweave that catches the light in every direction.
- A deep oxblood red – rich, burnished color with natural shading that looks warmer and richer the longer you carry it.
- A studded center stripe – a smooth leather band set with a double row of small studs runs down the front.
- Room for the whole day – a generous 19" body with a zip top holds a laptop sleeve, a change of shoes, and everything in between.
- Two ways to wear it – short top handles or the detachable, adjustable crossbody strap.
Dimensions: 19.25" W x 14.5" H x 5.5" D. Ready to carry your story? Add it to your cart today — ships within 1–2 business days.
The Details
- Material: Italian leather
- Color: Oxblood red
- Design: Hand-woven basketweave tote with a studded front stripe and embossed leather brand plate on the back
- Hardware: Silver-tone studs, rivets, and swivel snap hooks
- Closure: Zip top
- Interior: Fabric lined with a zip pocket and slip pockets
- Carry: Double top handles and a detachable, adjustable crossbody strap
- Style: Western woven tote by Spaghetti Western
Perfect For
Weekend getaways and carry-on duty. Workdays with a laptop and a lunch. Farmers markets and long Saturdays in town. Anyone ready to trade beige for a bag with real color.
The Story
Your bag speaks before you do.
Quietly feminine, unmistakably her.
In the old story, Penelope wove at her loom and waited for no one to decide her fate — she decided it herself, one thread at a time. This tote honors that patience: leather woven by hand into a basketweave with real depth, finished in a color that's anything but beige, and topped with a studded stripe that adds just enough edge.
Because it's genuine Italian leather woven by hand, each bag varies in tone, weave, and markings, and it will soften and build a richer patina the longer you carry it.
At Dodi Jo's, we believe the things you carry every day should tell a story. Our name honors my mother, a rodeo queen with impeccable taste who had a gift for making everything around her more beautiful. Her love of timeless style continues to inspire every collection we curate.
Wear your story.