Each of these bags is one-of-a-kind and these two are the only two like them there are. Anywhere. In the world. I made them out of repurposed materials. The handles were strips of wool fabric, the decorative panels came from chair upholstery and the body fabric bore evidence of pleating — possibly curtains or a skirt. I feel good that this bag “closes the loop” by salvaging valuable materials and giving them new life.
As I explained this week to someone who asked if I’d make bags for sale, I only make things for family and close friends — people I care about — and that allows me the luxury of sourcing each item and making it unique and one-of-a-kind. Part of the fun is in working with materials that come from unexpected, serendipitous sources like free boxes or thrift stores. And with these bags, every thing was repurposed; it was fabric that was being given away.
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