Cult Gaia Women's Lanterna Top Handle Bag
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Women's Lanterna Top Handle Bag

Cult Gaia

$498.00

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Cult Gaia's Lanterna Top Handle Bag reads as a wearable sculpture—a bucket-style silhouette wrapped in an exterior lattice of vertically arranged wooden beads. The beaded top handle interspersed with metallic accents catches light with a quiet luxe glow. Inside, a soft drawstring pouch closes with side pull cords and metallic drop-shaped aglets, a tactile contrast to the beadwork and a hint of utilitarian polish.

Carrying it feels intentional and easy: the top handle drops about 4.5 inches for handheld wear, while the compact frame of about 6W x 8H x 5D gives room for daily essentials through the secure inner pouch. The drawstring closure tucks items away neatly, and the beaded lattice reads as a statement touch against everything from denim to tailored pieces. It moves from day to night with an effortless cool that lets the craftsmanship shine.

Lanterna taps into Cult Gaia's sculptural bag DNA, marrying artisanal beadwork with wearable ease. The wooden beads and metallic accents create a warm, architectural mood that pairs beautifully with neutrals or saturated hues, elevating a simple dress or a pared back set of separates.

Materials / Fabrication

  • Exterior lattice crafted from vertically arranged wooden beads
  • Beaded top handle interspersed with metallic accents
  • Top handle
  • Drawstring inner pouch
  • Side pull cords with metallic, drop-shaped aglets
  • Closure: drawstring
  • Wood
  • Metallic accents
  • Imported
  • Dimensions: 6W x 8H x 5D
  • Top handle drop: about 4.5 inches
  • Color: Wa

Recommended Care

  • Wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust; avoid water and abrasive cleaners
  • Keep away from moisture to prevent wood swelling and metal tarnish
  • Avoid contact with cosmetics, perfumes, and oils which can discolor or degrade beads and finishes
  • Store in a dust bag or protective cover; keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and warping
  • Gently brush beads with a soft brush to remove surface dust

Fit Notes

  • Dimensions are about 6 inches wide, 8 inches high, and 5 inches deep, with a top handle drop of roughly 4.5 inches.
  • Bucket style carry with an exterior lattice of wooden beads and a beaded top handle accented with metallic details.
  • Closure is a drawstring for the interior pouch, accessed from the top handle.

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About Cult Gaia

Cult Gaia is a contemporary fashion and lifestyle brand founded in 2012 by designer Jasmin Larian Hekmat, celebrated for its artful, sculptural designs and statement accessories that feel like wearable works of art. Originally known for whimsical flower crowns and headpieces, the label gained global fame with its iconic Ark Bag — a half-moon bamboo handbag that became a social media “it” piece and fashion staple. Since then, Cult Gaia has expanded into handbags, ready-to-wear, shoes, swim, accessories and more, all rooted in a design ethos that blends nature-inspired elements, creative shapes and timeless craftsmanship. Pieces are designed to be beautiful, conversation-starting and heirloom-worthy, perfect for shoppers who want fashion that feels distinctive and expressive.