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Raffia has a way of reading as either resort-casual or genuinely considered, depending entirely on what's around it — and the HAMMITT Erica Small croissant bag in Cocoa Raffia and Gold lands firmly in the second camp. The chaparral raffia body is grounded by panels of medium-tone tan brown and mosaic brown pebbled leather, which give the silhouette structure without stiffening it. The result is something that photographs well against a linen blazer at a vineyard event and holds up just as easily on a Tuesday commute out of Dulles.
The croissant shape itself is compact and curved — not a trend-chasing novelty, but a proportion that sits comfortably against the body whether you're carrying it on the chunky short strap as a shoulder bag or extending it across the chest as a crossbody. That strap is new to HAMMITT's lineup with the Erica, and the weight and width of it are exactly right: substantial enough to feel intentional, short enough to keep the bag close.
To care for the HAMMITT Erica Small, keep the raffia body away from prolonged moisture and direct sunlight, which can shift the color and loosen the weave over time. For the pebbled leather panels, a dry or barely damp cloth handles most surface marks — avoid saturating the leather, and condition it occasionally with a product formulated for pebbled finishes. The gold hardware stays polished with a soft dry cloth; nothing abrasive. Store the bag stuffed lightly to hold the croissant shape, away from direct heat. The red twill lining can be spot-cleaned with a mild soap solution and a soft cloth. This is a bag built with genuine care in the construction — the upkeep matches that standard without demanding much.
