Bags
Hand made in La Mesa, California, Local Bag bags are reusable paper bags with real (and reusable) upcycled handles. Eco-friendly, stylish and practical, they make awesome gifts.
For more information about how they are made, visit Care / FAQ
A Local Bag Is…
a reusable paper bag with real handles, designed and handmade in La Mesa, CA by owner/designer Cindy D.
All bags have:
- triple layers of new, grocery-grade bags
- reinforced inner layers and edges
- upcycled, reusable belt-, purse- or denim handles attached with industrial hardware
- corner protectors
- a protective sealant or wrap (depending on style)
- an inner bottom insert for extra strength
- grommeted top edges
- and, often, special decoration (paint, fabric wrap, collage, embroidery, etc)
Where to See My Products in Person
I occasionally sell at local events. I will update here, on Instagram and Facebook when I do. Meanwhile see some Local Bag products that are “out in the wild” by following my Instagram account, @localbag.