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| Messenger Bag, Beige & Blue, $65 |
Shoulder Bag, Pink/Multi/Black, $50 |
Shoulder Bag, Red/Multi, $70 |
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| We are two very good friends that found ourselves
creating a handbag that was beautiful and environmentally friendly. We were
inspired by the natural beauty of the burlap. The natural color is so raw and
versatile that it went well with any fabric that we chose; whether a pattern or
solid. In the natural fibers of the burlap you can see slight imperfections that
characterize the beauty of the fabric, making each Burlap Bag totally unique.
We combined burlap and recycled fabrics to create a unique design for each
Burlap Bag. By searching for interesting fabrics and mixing different patterns
together, each of our Burlap Bags had its own distinctive look. Burlap is one of
the oldest materials so we thought, “why not add it to one’s wardrobe?” Not to
mention that we thought it was a great way to help the environment while still
being fashionable.
Our Burlap Bag was born about five years ago. We were both making a career
change into the field of interior design when we met at school and became fast
friends. Both of us knew we wanted to create something unique and when we saw
draperies made out of burlap, we thought “why not a handbag?” So we created a
bag that was green and pretty, yet could still satisfy all age groups.
Even though we knew exactly what we wanted to create, we first had to figure out
how to use a sewing machine and then how to create our own patterns by trial and
error. Once we figured it all out and started to wear the bags around town, we
realized that all the effort that went into them was worth it. We were proud to
present a handbag that was beautiful and welcomed by the earth friendly
consumer. |
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What is your name? |
Jodi Ferber & Maria Scavo |
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Where are you from? |
New York |
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Where do you live now? |
New York |
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How old are you? |
47 & 38 |
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Do you have a design background? |
Yes. |
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Do you still have a day job? |
No. |
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What year were your bags born? |
2007 |
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Bag brand name: |
Our Burlap Bag |
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What is their retail price range? |
$65 - $95 |
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Where can a shopper buy your bags? |
At craft shows and by personal appointment. |
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For more information, contact: |
ferberj@gmail.com |
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