Bottega Veneta Raffia‑Effect Fringe Intrecciato Shoulder Bag in Yellow
Description
This fringe Bottega merges illusion, movement, and craft. The raffia‑effect leather makes it a technical standout; the saturated yellow makes it visually iconic; the fringe makes it editorial. It’s a summer‑to‑city collectible with strong rarity justification and high styling value.
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Why It’s Rare
• Raffia‑effect leather — produced only in limited seasonal runs; one of Bottega’s most complex material treatments.
• Fringe construction — full‑length leather fringe requires extensive hand‑finishing and appears in very few colorways.
• Saturated yellow — a non‑recurring tone that enhances the raffia illusion and rarely resurfaces in fringe silhouettes.
• Hybrid design — intrecciato + fringe is an uncommon combination within the archive, making this a texture‑driven collectible.
• High styling payoff — reads like summer raffia but performs like structured leather, making it a rare crossover piece.
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Condition
Very good, with light, natural wear consistent with age. Fringe is full, even, and intact. Weave remains tight with no lifting. Hardware shows minimal signs of use. Strap is clean and structurally sound.
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Specs
• Material: Raffia‑effect leather
• Color: Saturated yellow
• Construction: Intrecciato body with full fringe
• Strap: Matching woven leather shoulder strap
• Hardware: Dark metal
• Closure: Open top
• Interior: Unlined, soft leather
• Origin: Italy
• Code: 239897 VN690 7140
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Measurements (approximate): 11” L x 7.25” H x 1” D
Includes: Original dustbag, certificate of authenticity