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Handy Bag returns this December with a new small-batch release designed for everyday use and built to last a lifetime. Like our earlier Handy Roll Top Backpack, the upcoming model reflects our ongoing commitment to heritage design, durable materials, and local production in Portland, Oregon. A Look Back: The Handy Roll Top Backpack The Handy Roll was a …
We’re happy to announce the release of a limited edition Handy Handkerchief, inspired by a vintage piece from our collection. Crafted in East Nashville, Tennessee, by the exceptional One Feather Press, this hanky stands out for its quality and design. Tom shares, “I have produced many bandannas from many different vendors, for several different companies, …
Thanks to the fab Instagram denim influencer and rugged lady, @DenimBitch, for these fab use snaps of her Handy Roll Top in action during day trip to the ocean. I love how well the tan beeswaxed canvas and web morphs into the sea and sand scape.
We’re glad to announce that our new Handy Roll Top Backpacks are in stock and shipping now. The bags are made from an amazing Scottish waxed canvas that’s tough and handsome. I (LL) have been carrying versions of the prototype around for two years while we planned production. This model represents a final refinement of a …
Tom and I are proud to announce the release of are latest bag, the Handy Roll Top backpack, now available for pre-order. Shipping date: sometime in December. We are only making fifty packs in this run, and we’re almost out of the magical, Scottish woven Land Rover tarp fabric that we used for our Handy …
Quick snaps of the weekend holiday marketing at Ditch Projects in Springfield, Oregon. Tom showed a mix of furniture, lighting and spatula designs alongside our Handy waxed and natural canvas totes. The show was also a mini reunion of sorts with other Eugene makers like Nicholas Hollows, Eugene Printmakers and Twin Ravens Press. Surprise development: …
Our waxed Handy large totes are out for delivery with a few being kept back for the Ditch Projects Market on Dec 4 and 5 in Eugene, Oregon. Our next release will be the Handy Roll Top which should be available in early to mid December (details TBD). Stay tuned and connect with us by …
Available starting today: small run of Handy large totes made from Scottish waxed cotton, hand hammered rivets and hand cut leather straps. Made in Eugene, Oregon! But now through our web shop or the Ditch Projects Market.
Here are a few production snaps of our forthcoming release: the Handy Roll Top. The bag will feature our same sturdy yet stylish design features. For this production run, we’ll be using a very special, 18 ounce densely woven beeswaxed canvas from Halley Stevensons in Scotland. Just as an update: Handy Bag is a Lesli …
Our Handy Tote is now in stock and ready to order from our new Handy web shop. We only have 41 bags to sell and we anticipate that they will go fast. Thanks to everyone who’s waited patiently for this new release. We appreciate your ongoing support for our small batch bag enterprise. Stay tuned for a few new bag …