Crochet Handbag - Oliva Summer

Mayra Oliva Summer is a unique handcrafted crochet designer bag inspired by the warmth of the Mediterranean, the scents of summer, and the beauty of natural materials. Winner of the Simply the Best award, this model is created as a meeting point of traditional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and natural details – ergonomic olive wood handles and a linen-cotton interior with a decorative ruffle. Available in red, black, and beige, Mayra Oliva Summer is your personal piece of the Mediterranean, for every day that deserves something special.

The bag is registered in the industrial design register of the State Intellectual Property Office under number D20240097-1.

Key Features

• Winner of the Simply the Best award
• Unique designer piece
• Hand-crocheted bag with artisanal aesthetics
• Ergonomic handle made of olive wood or juniper
• Linen interior with a decorative ruffle
• Inspired by Dalmatia and the Mediterranean
• Slow fashion approach
• Authentic Croatian design and souvenir

An Award-Winning Crochet Bag That Carries the Spirit of Summer

Mayra Oliva Summer was not created as a response to a trend. It was born out of a love for summer, natural materials, and craftsmanship that leaves a lasting impression. This is a bag with character, a story, and a clear origin – recognized by winning the national Simply the Best award in the category of Useful Souvenir – silver label – for creativity, innovation, and contribution to enhancing the destination’s tourism offering.

This award speaks of something that is difficult to put into words. It speaks of that moment when a fashion piece stops being just an object and becomes an experience, an emotion, a memory.

The airy, mesh-like crochet structure gives this bag its distinctive summer character: a light, almost effortless elegance that works beautifully by the sea, in the city, or while traveling. The interior made of natural material with a large decorative ruffle creates a contrast of softness and femininity, making Mayra Oliva Summer just as special on the inside as it is on the outside.

Summer Elegance Rooted in Tradition

In this model, crochet is much more than a technique. It is a language through which the bag tells the story of its origin, the patience and care invested in each piece, and the values that fast fashion cannot offer.

Mayra Oliva Summer carries within it the spirit of a Mediterranean summer. That feeling you know: salt on your skin, the scent of pine and immortelle, the shade of olive trees, warm stone beneath your feet, the sound of the sea. That very summer is woven into every stitch.

The olive wood handle is not just decoration. It is a connection between the bag and the landscape it comes from. Materials that have endured along the coast for millennia are given a new role here: becoming part of everyday style – subtle, natural, and warm to the touch.

A Piece to Remember – and to Gift

Mayra Oliva Summer is an award-winning Croatian designer piece meant to be worn, to last, and to carry a story with it.

The olive wood handle carries what is most valuable – natural grain, warmth, and that subtle play of texture under your fingers. Every touch reveals fine structure and gentle irregularities that become even more beautiful over time. It is a detail that stays with you, a quiet and enduring reminder of the sea, of holidays, of days when you felt light and completely yourself.

This tactile and visual dimension gives the bag depth and makes it a perfect gift for a woman who appreciates authenticity.

Each piece is unique, with its own texture, tones, and character derived from handcrafting and natural materials that are never exactly the same.

Slow Fashion for Everyday Life and Special Moments

Mayra Oliva Summer is created slowly – with intention and without haste. The philosophy of slow fashion here is not a marketing phrase, but the true way this bag comes to life: handmade, in small quantities, with attention to every detail.

It pairs equally well with a simple linen dress by the sea, a city outfit for a walk, or an evening look that needs one striking detail. The copper-patina chain, which forms part of the strap, adds a refined touch that easily moves this bag beyond a purely summer context into a broader style vocabulary.

The side drawstring closure is a functional detail that gives the model its relaxed Mediterranean character – nothing excessive, everything in its place.

Protected Design

Mayra Oliva is registered in the industrial design register of the State Intellectual Property Office under number D20240097-1. This further confirms its originality, authenticity, and design value.

Available Colors

• Red
• Black
• Beige
• Blue

Dimensions

• Width: 30 cm
• Height: 30–35 cm
• Strap length: 100 cm (adjustable for shorter wear)

Part of the strap is made from a copper-patina chain, which, combined with natural materials, gives the bag an added touch of elegance and distinctive character.

Composition

• 85% cotton
• 15% polyester
• Interior: 100% linen-cotton

Care Instructions

• Wipe with a damp cloth or gently hand wash
• Occasionally treat the wooden handle with natural oil as needed