Announcement We've added earrings to the shop! Upcycled from the leather that's leftover from making our purses and bags, the earrings are accented with beads from thrifted necklaces and bracelets. They make an affordable gift for friends, family, or yourself! Check them out today!
Announcement
We've added earrings to the shop! Upcycled from the leather that's leftover from making our purses and bags, the earrings are accented with beads from thrifted necklaces and bracelets. They make an affordable gift for friends, family, or yourself! Check them out today!
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Purse
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Purse
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Purse
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Purse
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Bag
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Purse
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Leather and Flannel Dresser Tray
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Leather and Flannel Dresser Tray
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Leather and Flannel Dresser Tray
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Leather and Flannel Dresser Tray
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Leather and Flannel Dresser Tray
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Handmade Upcycled Purse
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Toiletry Bag
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Toiletry Bag
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Toiletry Bag
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Handmade Upcycled Wool Tote
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Handmade Upcycled Tote
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Handmade Upcycled Tote
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Earrings
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Earrings
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Handmade Upcycled Pleather Earrings
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Earrings
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Earrings - Autumn Leaves
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Handmade Upcycled Leather Earrings - Trees
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Handmade Upcycled Yoga Mat Bag
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Handmade Upcycled Yoga Mat Bag
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Handmade Upcycled Yoga Mat Bag
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Chakra Yoga Mat Bag - Upcycled
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Chakra Yoga Mat Bag - Upcycled
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Chakra Yoga Mat Bag - Upcycled
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Handmade Upcycled Yoga Mat Bag
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Yoga Mat Bag - Upcycled
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Upcycled Yoga Mat Bag
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Yoga Mat Bag - Upcycled from a curtain
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Yoga Mat Bag - Upcycled
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Yoga Mat Bag - Upcycled from a curtain
Reviews
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Euphemia on Jan 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI asked Cathryn if she could make me a custom bag in the size, colour, and style I was looking for. It arrived yesterday and it's exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you so much Cathryn!
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Stella on Dec 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love my Vibrantbag. The owner offered to make me a custom one with my measurements and compartments on the inside! Thank you so so much! Absolutely amazing bag.
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H Woo on Dec 14, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI ordered several items and all are beautiful. They are going to make great gifts! The delivery was fast and all items were wrapped. Looking forward to ordering again.
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Emily on Dec 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery well made bag, looks even better in person! Prompt shipping. Satisfied shopper. 🙂
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Deborah on Dec 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSimple but very eloquent. Thank you for the fast service and making quality products !!
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Peggy on Nov 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsPerfect little pouch for phone, lip balm and card wallet. Just what I needed to run errands or travel.
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Jason on Mar 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI use a Manduka Pro 85” mat and this bag is absolutely perfect for it! I have plenty of room to easily get the mat in and my towels. The stitching is nice and tight for a secure feel when it’s on my shoulder.
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Lucy on Feb 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love it! It came Sooner than I expected which was a plus. My daughter is already lobbying for it but it's a gift to myself. Will return to shop in the future.
About VibrantBag
We make stylish eco-friendly bags, purses, and accessories for Vibrant women like you!
Hi, I'm Cathryn! I've been concerned for the environment since my mom took me to the first Earth Day in 1970 --- I was an impressionable 11 years old. A few years later, when a new bank was being built in our little New Hampshire town, I started a petition to save the maple tree on the proposed site. The petition worked and the building was set back from the curb to leave room for the tree.
Today, the environment remains important to me and most of my furniture, home decor, and accesories come from thrift stores. I figure that the environmental price for their manufacture and shipping has already been paid, so it's like a carbon freebie.
Vibrant began when I wanted a bag to carry to my son's high school football games. I wanted it big enough for a blanket, water bottle, snacks, and my purse and I wanted it to be the school's forest green color. Simple enough, right? But . . . I also wanted it to be made in the U.S. and with non-petroleum-based fabrics and materials.
That made the search a lot harder.
I found a few eco-friendly bags made in the U.S. but the selection was limited and the prices were too high for my budget.
I considered buying some fabric and a pattern and sewing one myself, but the fabric itself was pricey and often made overseas.
Eventually, I ended up back at the thrift stores and found an old, forest-green coat made from high quality wool. I downloaded a pattern from a crafter's website, figured out how to chop it up, and put it back together as an economical, rugged tote bag.
From this, the seed concept of Vibrant bags was born.
I've been sewing bags for friends and family ever since! Join us at Vibrant and make a difference in the world; one bag at a time.
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Cathryn Goodman
Owner
I discovered thrift stores about five years ago and I've been hooked ever since! Inspired by Marisa of New Dress a Day, I started sewing with my purchases and VibrantBag is a way for me to share the fun with you!
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