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Ethically Made, Eco-Friendly Bags for All
Leather and waxed canvas bags handmade by artists in Asheville, NC
Handmade
Women Owned
Lifetime Gaurantee
Living Wage Certified
Handmade
Lifetime Gaurentee
Women Owned
Living Wage Certified
WHo WE Are
We are a group of friends who handcraft leather and waxed canvas goods in Asheville, NC! Started in 2008 in Southern Illinois, we moved to Asheville in 2011, and our current converted warehouse in 2017. Since then, the team has changed from a one-woman show (founder Mary Lynn Schroeder) to our current team of WNC residents and whichever of their dogs and children are running around on any given day!
MARY LYNN
FOUNDER & CEO
The IN Blue Handmade Team
KRISTA
Production Team
Hello All! I have an out-of-control collection of crystals, house plants, and tarot cards (over 20 decks!) I love the outdoors, craft beer, tiki drinks, and living in the mountains of WNC with my partner, very best friend, and ride-or-die, Dave. I also have one sassy, opinionated rabbit named Lune (the namesake of our Luna tote!)
Phil
Shipping Logistics
TRavis
COO
Just trying to be a rad dad! Becoming a father to my two littles, Nathan and Evelyn, has been a great adventure with my amazing wife, Rachel. In my off time, I spend as much time as I can with family and friends. I try to be out in the woods as much as possible, enjoying hiking and backpacking.
Fun Fact: I’ve been at In Blue the longest of the current team, and when I'm not helping make the bags and accessories, you can find me behind the camera for all our product and lifestyle shots.
HAYLEY
PRODUCTION TEAM
Hey Y'all! I was born in Maine, Raised in SC and have lived all over the country from Alaska to Idaho. Asheville by far has the most creative vibes and I'm so proud to be working for such a badass-women-owned company. I have a boy, Tyrone and he is MAMAS WORLD.
Belen
Production team Manager
A passionate creator of handcrafted wonders in shades of blue with a keen eye for detail and a love for all things artisanal, I pour my heart and soul into every piece I make. Explore my work of craftsmanship where creativity knows no bounds.
What We Believe
We are a group of friends who handcraft leather and waxed canvas goods in Asheville, NC! Started in 2008 in Southern Illinois, we moved to Asheville in 2011, and our current converted warehouse in 2017. Since then, the team has changed from a one-woman show (founder Mary Lynn Schroeder) to our current team of WNC residents and whichever of their dogs and children are running around on any given day!
Our Process
We handmake every item we sell ourselves in our Asheville, NC studio. Our 6500-square-foot converted warehouse is full of our shop dogs (rescue pups who come to work with us!), a fun hardworking team, and plenty of fizzy water.
Our Leather
We now have a DECLARE label on all of the leather in this line, ensuring the lowest eco-footprint possible with NO HARSH chemicals, meeting the highest standards of excellence in leather tanning. This means our tanning and farming process meets the highest humane practices with the farms we work with and state of the art water filtration systems and labor practices with the tanneries that work with these farms! Made from our eco-tanned, second-source leather, these are beautiful pieces that will last a lifetime. Our waxed canvas is sourced from the oldest textile mill in the USA. It is durable, ages beautifully, and also environmentally friendly.
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