Haiku Women's Ascend Eco Handbag, Mushroom

This handbag is the perfect size to carry every thing you would need. Water bottle, phone etc! Would buy again. Love the color I got, might order black next.

This bag is almost perfect. It has enough structure to stand on its own and not fall over but not so stiff that it is uncomfortable to carry. There are plenty of pockets. I especially like the pockets on the front of the bag. The pockets are very useful for putting items that you may need quickly. For instance your phone (my note 8 fits in the smaller of the 2 front slip pockets) and keys. I also like the short and the long strap. The long strap is great when u need your hands free and the short strap fits perfectly over my arm and purse fits nicely next to my body under my arm. I do wish the longer strap was thicker to help displace weight. So far it seems like it will hold up to me and my stuff.I only have 2 complaints (the reason for the 4 stars and not 5). Those complaints are: the top access zipper is smaller than the bottom of the bag making it slightly difficult to get larger items on or out. My other complaint is that the slip pocket on the inside is huge. With anything in that pocket it sags open and gets in the way of putting items in the purse. It would be better if it were 2 pockets instead of one big pocket.

I LOVE Haiku as a company for their integrity and for their eco-friendliness. The trouble is I have a hard time finding the right purse for my style and my functions. I love the looks of all of them but functionality is always a challenge for me. I need things to be quick and handy. This one is the best for that as it has the two slip pockets on the outside. I always love the versatility of an adjustable strap for crossbody use AND the handle that is smaller for quickly grabbing and throwing over my shoulder for a more controlled fit. It's adorable and I have received compliments on it right away. The cons? I prefer a wider opening. This is definitely tolerable, but it would be better if it were larger. I also would like more slip pockets on the outside. The zipper pocket that is vertical is practically useless to me as I generally am doing things one handed and I can't seem to do that well with one hand. The one on the back is horizontal and more functional but I would prefer to have two more slip pockets on the back vs. the zip. That's just me though, nothing wrong with the way it is. It's super cute and functions fairly well. The inside is more of a challenge with the pocket that is open falling open and catching what I'm dropping in without me intending for it to be in that "side" pocket. It would be best if that were two slip pockets instead of one so it didn't flop open so much. I think I'm going to glue that and make it two smaller slip pockets so I don't have things going in there unintentionally. The zipper pocket on the inside is a bit smaller than expected but it works okay. Hope this helps!

I searched high and low for the perfect travel bag to replace my favorite Sherpani one that had worn out... SO glad I found this one! I’ve had it for over a year now and have taken it on several trips, including a month long trip to Scotland and Germany. The pockets are well placed and good sized. One of the front pockets fits a small to medium sized water bottle. The bag is big enough to hold all my essentials (wallet, glasses case, snack, light sweater) but lightweight enough to not be bulky. The ONLY issue I have is that the shoulder strap is not the same material as the rest of the bag, and doesn’t match. The strap is also rather thin and can get a bit uncomfortable

I really love this bag. In fact, this is the second I’ve purchased from Amazon. I just wanted to try a new color and I was wearing out my old Haiku Ascend (the leather accents on the front were wearing away). The bag is the perfect size, not too big and not too small. Since it’s pretty wide (front to back) compared to most small handbags, it makes it feel more spacious. I use it as an everyday bag for work/life and as a small diaper bag on the weekend. Just enough space for a few diapers, some wipes, and the essentials (snacks!!). I love the neutral colors and the aqua/teal pattern lining. Also, and this is new, the bag has a lovely quote sewn into the inside of the bag (see photo). Love it!!

I got this purse a week ago and so far I LOVE it. Well made, large enough to fit my iPad in, but not so big that I feel like I'm lugging around luggage. Cross-over strap is very comfortable and long enough for me (I am 5'10") but adjustable for any fit. The shoulder strap is cute if you prefer that style.Lots of convenient pockets make finding things really easy. I was a little worried about the pattern/colors but I have found that it matches so much of my wardrobe. Goes great with jeans or shorts. Would go great with business casual attire too.

My Haiku bucket purse has lasted two years without any signs of wear. Two years is a long time, and I was ready for a slightly bigger bag and a new color scheme. My new Haiku Ascend bag is perfect! The organizational pockets are well placed and the bag holds a lot more than it looks like it should hold. I love that I can switch from shoulder strap to cross body, and that the straps are strong and don't slip off the shoulder. The material is lightweight and flexible, but still wear resistant and sturdy.

I love my Haiku Ascend bag!! I ordered the Cactus color and in person it has a greenish-grey appearance. This is due to the use of green thread woven in on the exterior grey area as a stitching accent. The flat oval shaped bottom lends plenty of usable interior space and helps the bag sit upright. Each of the pockets are large enough to easily hold a smartphone. I currently have a Nexus 5X and I am able to fit it in any pocket. I have had no issues with the comfort of the straps. The Ascend was my first Haiku purchase and since I have also ordered the Raspberry color Sprint Eco Duffle. I haven't used the duffle yet but, I absolutely love its appearance!

Very cute, perfect size - great summer purse :)

Es muy bonita, resistente y practica! Me encanta! Tiene bastantes bolsillos para guardar cosas, amplia y combinable para el dia a dia