The JW PEI Hana tote: mini, medium and large compared

The Hana is JW PEI’s tote and its biggest line, 66 colourways at Luxury Handbags across four sizes, in vegan leather, faux suede, faux straw and woven finishes. The medium is the work bag that takes a 12.9-inch iPad; the large takes a laptop; the mini is a phone bag with a crossbody strap. This is the guide to the sizes, what fits in each, and which colour to buy.

Key facts

• Hana Medium Tote: 43 by 25 by 13.5 cm, handle drop 20 cm, gold hardware, one slip pocket, fits a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, by the brand’s figures.
• Hana Mini Tote: 28 by 15.5 by 8 cm, handle drop 9 cm, detachable adjustable strap with a 45 to 52 cm drop, fits a large phone.
• Hana Large and Hana Wide: the laptop sizes, with a flat base that stands on its own.
• Luxury Handbags carries 66 Hana colourways from $250 to $590; the medium is $310, the large $440, the mini $250.
• Finishes: smooth vegan leather, faux suede, faux straw and woven; linings in polyester and faux suede.
• The Hana is the JW PEI bag stocked most widely by department stores and the one most often searched with “David Jones” and “work bag”.

The four sizes

Mini, medium, large and wide. The Hana Mini is a crossbody at heart, 28 cm across with a short handle and a detachable strap, and it takes a phone, keys and a card holder. The Hana Medium is the everyday size, 43 cm across, carried by hand and on the shoulder with a 20 cm handle drop, and it takes a 12.9-inch iPad flat plus everything else. The Hana Large adds the depth for a laptop sleeve, a water bottle and a change of shoes. The Wide is the medium’s footprint with a broader base for the same laptop-sized carry. All four stand upright on a flat base, which is the practical reason people buy the Hana over a slouchier tote.

Finishes and colours

The smooth vegan leather is the core, in black, dark brown, taupe, ivory, navy and the seasonal shades. The faux suede versions, in chocolate, olive and camel, are the autumn bags and mark more easily, as the brand notes. The faux straw and woven versions are the summer totes. Black and dark brown are the colours that never go on sale and the ones to buy for work; the ivory and the pastels need care on the corners. The full list is below.

The Hana colourways at Luxury Shoes

1. Hana Medium Tote Bag in Black, $310

Vegan leather. 43 x 25 x 13.5 cm (width x height x depth). Fits a 12.9-inch iPad Pro and any smaller phone

2. Hana Medium Weave Texture Tote Bag in Black, $320

Vegan leather. 43 x 25 x 13.5 cm (width x height x depth). Fits a 12.9-inch iPad Pro and any smaller phone

3. Hana Mini Weave Tote Bag in Black, $340

Vegan leather. 28 x 15.5 x 8 cm (width x height x depth). Fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max

4. Hana Large Tote Bag in Black, $440

Vegan leather. 55 x 33.5 x 14 cm (width x height x depth). Fits a 16-inch MacBook Pro

5. Hana Large Tote Bag in Black Croc, $460

Croc-embossed vegan leather. 55 x 33.5 x 14 cm (width x height x depth). Fits a 16-inch MacBook Pro

6. Hana Large Weave Texture Tote Bag in Black, $460

Vegan leather. 55 x 33.5 x 14 cm (width x height x depth). Fits a 16-inch MacBook Pro

7. Hana Large Studded Tote Bag in Dark Black, $560

Vegan leather. 55 x 33.5 x 14 cm (width x height x depth). Fits a MacBook Pro 16-Inch

8. Hana Mini Faux Suede Tote Bag in Brown, $250

Faux suede. 28 x 15.5 x 8 cm (width x height x depth). Fits iPhone 15 Pro Max and any smaller phone

9. Hana Mini Faux Suede Tote Bag in Forest Green, $250

Faux suede. 28 x 15.5 x 8 cm (width x height x depth). Fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max

10. Hana Mini Faux Suede Tote Bag in Gray, $250

Faux suede. 28 x 15.5 x 8 cm (width x height x depth). Fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max

11. Hana Mini Faux Suede Tote Bag in Pink, $250

Faux suede. 28 x 15.5 x 8 cm (width x height x depth). Fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max

12. Hana Mini Tote Bag in Burgundy, $250

Vegan leather. 28 x 15.5 x 8 cm (width x height x depth). Fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max

13. Hana Mini Tote Bag in Grayish Brown, $250

Vegan leather. 28 x 15.5 x 8 cm (width x height x depth). Fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max

14. Hana Mini Tote Bag in Mud Gray, $250

Vegan leather. 28 x 15.5 x 8 cm (width x height x depth). Fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max

What to compare it with

Inside JW PEI, the Kiana Large Capacity Tote and the Nala Wide Tote are the alternatives, both a little softer in structure. Outside the brand, the Hana sits against DeMellier’s and Strathberry’s leather totes at roughly three times the price and Polène’s Cyme at four; our JW PEI vs Polène guide has that comparison, and the JW PEI tote guide covers every tote in the range.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the JW PEI Hana Medium tote?

43 cm wide, 25 cm high and 13.5 cm deep, with a 20 cm handle drop. It takes a 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

Does the JW PEI Hana fit a laptop?

The Hana Large and the Hana Wide do. The Hana Medium takes a 12.9-inch iPad rather than a laptop.

How much is the JW PEI Hana tote?

At Luxury Handbags the mini is $250, the medium $310 and the large $440; the line runs $250 to $590 across all finishes.

Which Hana size should I buy for work?

The medium for a tablet and papers, the large for a laptop. Both stand on a flat base and carry on the shoulder over a coat.

What is the Hana tote made of?

Vegan leather (polyurethane-based) on the core styles, with faux suede, faux straw and woven versions; linings are polyester and faux suede. No animal leather.

Is the Hana available at David Jones?

David Jones carries JW PEI on its brand page in Australia, and The Iconic stocks it too; Luxury Handbags ships the full Hana range worldwide, including the clothing the stockists do not carry.

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