Handy Totes in beeswaxed canvas from Scotland are back in stock. Here are some quick views of the new (very) limited run along with some of the exhibitors and shoppers at the Ditch Projects holiday market.
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Quick scroll: Ditch Project Market
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: …
New Handy Tote Release
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 …
Release – Archival Shoulder Tote
We’re excited to announce the release of our latest tote – the Archival Shoulder Tote. This new model is easily worn over the shoulder by its handles or by the removable, easily adjusted shoulder strap. Made from remarkably sturdy, waxed twill which practically stands up on its own. The bag also comes in a dry …
Archival Laundry Tote
Last year, we asked the Steele Canvas Basket Company to reissue a square bottom janitor’s tote that we found in an old Steele catalog. We made some minor tweaks to the design, specifying extra heavy duty #4 canvas duck and opting for longer, 6″ handles. Working with Steele, we also brought back the original Steele …
Archival Update: A.C. Totes
12″ and 6″ straps This week, Archival Clothing is releasing a newly revised tote based on collective feedback from our customers and retailers. We’ve been asked to offer a short handled version of our tote for people who prefer to carry the bag in hand. The tote is now available in two strap lengths: 12″ …
Archival Field Trip: NYC/Brooklyn (Pt 1)
Bobby Short portrait at the Cafe Carlyle. Soon after we landed we headed over to the Carlyle for a dinner show featuring OFAM favorite, John Pizzarelli and his wife Jessica Molaskey. Jonathan Schwartz was in the audience. Tom, Sara and I breakfasted in Brooklyn with Matthew from the William Brown Project. Pratt campus. We wanted …
Archival Update (8/9/2010)
A few updates on archival projects. Tom and I went up to Portland on Friday to discuss plans for an upcoming waxed cotton jacket. We’re working with a clothing manufacturer who also makes traditional letterman jackets, vintage MLB apparel and dresses for a recent Project Runway winner. Waxwear fabric for the prototype (not final jacket …
Archival Update: Steele Totes Available
Steele Canvas Basket Co. tote in #4 (24 oz) army duck We just received our first shipment of Steele Canvas Basket Co. totes. While stock Steele totes are made from #6 (21 oz.) duck, ours will be produced in natural, untreated, stand up stout, #4 (24 oz.) canvas duck. We’re adding a simple internal pocket, …
Archival Totes: Steele Canvas Basket Co.
Steele Canvas Basket Tote (AC edition) We’re tote bag fans and Steele Canvas Basket Co. is one of our favorite brands. I am almost never without a bag. For my daily bike commute, I carry a shoulder bag plus a (sometimes empty) tote to handle more cumbersome loads or or end-of-day debris (library books, 5 …