About Me
Where Every Bag Has a Story
Welcome to Dorothy Bags — where craftsmanship meets character, and every stitch holds a piece of my journey.
For over 40 years, I've poured my passion into the art of work, handcrafting timeless bags that carry more than just your essentials — they carry your story. What began as a small dream has grown into a lifelong legacy built on tradition, intention, and an unwavering love and lives it touches.
This isn’t just about bags.
It’s about the people who carry them.
It’s about you.
Thank you for being part of my story — I'm honored to be a part of yours.
The Journey
It all started in a quiet workshop with just a few tools, a love and a vision for something lasting. From the beginning, my hands were guided by dedication — tracing the grain of every hide, hand-cutting each panel, and assembling each bag with care and pride.
For four decades, every bag I made carried more than function — it carried intention. A commitment to quality. A love for the craft.
Why I Loved Every Moment
I never followed fast fashion.
Instead, I followed my hearts.
For me, crafting bags was about slowing down and doing it right. It was about meaningful design, fine materials, and the quiet joy that comes from making something that lasts.
My hope has always been that my bags would do more than hold your belongings — that they’d give you confidence, comfort, and maybe even a little joy in the everyday.
A Heartfelt Farewell
After more than 40 beautiful years, I'm saying goodbye to the workshop and stepping into a new chapter: retirement.
This decision comes with immense gratitude — to every customer who believed in my work, supported my family-run business, and gave my bags a place in your lives.
Though this chapter is closing, the bags you carry and the memories they’ve made will continue to tell my story, wherever you go.
From the bottom of my hearts, thank you.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey.
With love and lasting gratitude,
The Dorothy Bags Family