The Khaite Lotus Bag: Sizes, Leathers, Raffia and How to Wear It

The Khaite Lotus bag is a scarf-inspired tote with a soft, gathered body, a rounded base and a toggle closure hidden inside. It is made in four sizes, Nano, Mini, Small and Medium, and at Coveti it costs from $1,940 for the Mini in black and white raffia to $5,400 for the Medium in black suede. Khaite designs every version to be especially lightweight, and that lightness is the point of the bag.

The Lotus is the shape Khaite itself calls its signature form, and it has grown into a full family of leathers, raffias, fringe and even jewellery. Here is how the sizes differ, which leathers to choose, what the raffia and fringe versions are, and how to wear it. For the rest of the label’s bags, from the Blake to the Cate, see the Khaite bag guide, and for everything in stock, the Khaite brand page.

What is the Khaite Lotus bag?

Khaite describes the Lotus as a scarf-inspired signature form. In practice that means a tote without hard corners: the leather gathers at the top like a knotted scarf, then falls into a rounded base that lets the bag stand upright on a table. There is no zip on the bag itself. The Small closes with a jewellery-like toggle at the interior, and the Mini uses a gold chain toggle. The result is a bag that looks soft and carries light, which is why it works as well with denim as with tailoring.

The Lotus name now extends to Khaite jewellery too. Earrings, an ear cuff, a ring, a cuff and pendants are all based on the bag’s scarf-inspired shape, from the Lotus Ear Cuff in Silver at $750 to the Medium Lotus Pendant in Gold at $2,160. The full range is in the Khaite jewellery guide.

Khaite Lotus sizes: Nano, Mini, Small and Medium

Khaite does not publish measurements in its product copy, so the sizes are best understood by proportion and by what comes with each one.

The Mini Lotus

The Mini preserves the rounded base of the original in petite but elegantly elongated proportions. It closes with a gold chain toggle and leather versions are lined in soft nappa. It is the most varied size at Coveti: the Mini Lotus Tote in Black Pebbled Leather is $3,020, the Mini Lotus Tote in Cedar Suede is $3,630, the Mini Lotus Tote in Python-Embossed Taupe and Morning Dove is $3,340, and the Mini Lotus Tote in Golden Olive Suede is $4,220.

The Small Lotus

The Small is the size to buy first. It keeps the full shape of the Lotus, with the rounded base for stability and a jewellery-like toggle inside, and it is big enough for a working day without turning into a carryall. The Small Lotus Tote in Black Pebbled Leather is $3,750, the Small Lotus Tote in Cloud Iris Suede is $4,370, and the Small Lotus Tote in Natural and Black Distressed Leather is $4,490.

The Medium Lotus

The Medium is the largest Lotus and the one built as a true tote. Leather and suede versions come with a removable leather pouch and a dust bag, so small items do not disappear into the base. The Medium Lotus Tote in Black Pebbled Leather is $4,370 and the Medium Lotus Tote in Black Suede is $5,400.

Which leathers does the Lotus come in?

• Pebbled calfskin: chosen by Khaite for its soft, supple character and elasticity. The most practical everyday option.
• Suede: described as velvety and silky, with rich colour. Cedar, cloud iris, golden olive and black are the shades at Coveti.
• Haircalf with suede: hair-on calfskin paired with velvety suede, as on the Mini Lotus Tote in Rouge Noir Suede and Haircalf at $3,780 and the Mini Lotus Tote in Cow Print Haircalf/Black Suede at $4,370.
• Python-embossed calfskin: paired with morning dove suede on the Mini and the Small Lotus Tote in Python-Embossed Taupe and Morning Dove at $3,930.
• Distressed leather: natural and black, a broken-in look on the Mini Lotus Tote in Natural and Black Distressed Leather at $3,630.

For a first Lotus, black pebbled leather is the safest choice: it suits every season and hides wear. Suede is the more Khaite choice, softer to the touch and richer in colour, but it asks for more care.

The Khaite Lotus raffia bag

Raffia is where the Lotus becomes a summer bag. Two versions are at Coveti. The Medium Lotus Tote in Natural Raffia at $2,530 is crafted in Italy from sustainably harvested raffia. It is free of hardware, closes with an internal tie and keeps the rounded base. The black and white raffia is handwoven for a high-contrast texture that Khaite compares to marled knitwear. The Medium Lotus Tote in Black and White Raffia is $2,870 and includes a removable zip-top pouch, and the Mini Lotus Tote in Black and White Raffia is $1,940, the lowest price for any Khaite bag at Coveti.

The Khaite Lotus fringe tote

For Pre-Fall 2026, Khaite made the Lotus with fringe in two sizes, the Nano Lotus Fringe Tote and the Small Lotus Fringe Tote, in mud suede and black. The fringe is placed to fall in a natural line, lie flat and move as the bag moves, and the bags are crafted in Italy with the usual rounded base and interior toggle. Neither fringe size is currently available on khaite.com, and Coveti does not stock them at the time of writing. For the same suede in a plain Lotus, look at the Small and Medium suede totes above, and for the newest Khaite pieces, see the Khaite Fall 2026 edit.

Which Lotus size should I buy?

How to style the Khaite Lotus bag

The Lotus is carried by hand, and it looks best when the clothes around it are just as relaxed. Three ways to wear it:

• With cashmere and denim. A Small Lotus in black pebbled leather, the Cain Sweater in Biscotti at $3,630, and high-rise Danielle Jean in White at $970. Finish with the Colt Ankle Boot in Vintage Brown Leather, a relaxed take on a paddock boot. More denim fits are in the Khaite jeans guide.
• With tailoring. The Medium in black suede against a sharp black jacket from the jackets edit. The soft gathered shape breaks up a strict line.
• With the jewellery. Repeat the shape: Small Lotus Earrings in Gold at $1,100 and the Lotus Cuff in Gold at $1,100 with a raffia Mini in summer.

For full outfits, read how to style Khaite. If the Lotus is on a shortlist next to other quiet-luxury totes, compare it with Totême vs Khaite and the bags at The Row and Loewe, then browse all designer tote bags.

Buying the Lotus at Coveti

Every Lotus at Coveti is authenticated and ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of its value. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so duties are payable on import. Unused bags with the Coveti tag attached can be returned within 14 days.

Frequently asked questions

What sizes does the Khaite Lotus bag come in?

The Lotus comes in four sizes: Nano, Mini, Small and Medium. The Nano has only been made with fringe. The Mini is petite but elongated, the Small is the everyday size and the Medium is the largest, with a removable pouch.

How much is the Khaite Lotus tote?

At Coveti, the Mini Lotus costs from $1,940 in black and white raffia to $4,370 in cow print haircalf. The Small costs from $3,750 and the Medium from $2,530 in natural raffia to $5,400 in black suede.

Is the Khaite Lotus bag heavy?

No. Khaite designs every Lotus to be especially lightweight. The bag has no rigid frame, no zip and very little hardware, and the natural raffia Medium is free of hardware entirely.

Does the Khaite Lotus have a zip?

No. The Small closes with a jewellery-like toggle inside, the Mini with a gold chain toggle, and the natural raffia Medium with an internal tie. The black and white raffia Medium includes a removable zip-top pouch.

What is the Khaite Lotus raffia bag?

It is the Lotus in raffia. The natural raffia Medium is crafted in Italy from sustainably harvested raffia and costs $2,530 at Coveti. The black and white raffia is handwoven for a marled texture and costs $1,940 for the Mini and $2,870 for the Medium.

Is there a Khaite Lotus fringe bag?

Yes. Khaite made the Nano and Small Lotus Fringe Tote for Pre-Fall 2026 in mud suede and black. Neither is currently available on khaite.com, and Coveti does not stock them at the time of writing.

Which Khaite Lotus size is best?

The Small is the best first Lotus because it keeps the full shape and fits a working day. Choose the Mini for evenings and the Medium for a true tote with a pouch.