thehobotrain
Mansonville, Canada ·
thehobotrain
Crossbody Hobo Bags, Hippie Bags, Upcycled ClothingMansonville, Canada 1806 Sales On Etsy since 2010
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Reviews
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Kimberley B on Jun 27, 2018
5 out of 5 starsLOVE this skull bag and the fact that it is adjustable. I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a different skull pattern on the reverse side as I was expecting solid black on the reverse. Thank you so much!!
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lizlabonte13 on Jun 26, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThere are not enough kind words to discribe this bag. I’ve been looking for a simple, yet effective purse and this is it! I was able to put the straps to the exact length that I needed. The opening is a great size and it holds everything I need. Would highly recommend this bag to anyone looking for a cross body bag.
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lizlabonte13 on Jun 26, 2018
5 out of 5 starsLove this bag! It’s perfect for all the small items I keep in my purse!
Updates
About
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Me.... in action! I have a funky studio full of fabric, painting, and colour!
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Delicious booth pic from The Clothing Show in Toronto. ♥
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Hobo Lady! My funky sign, handmade by my best friend, David Heath. Here she is celebrating Canada Day. Go girl! ♥
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Artfest, Kingston. ♥
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Yours truly! Smiling a HUGE hello to anyone visiting this page and my shop. Thank you and all the best! ♥
All aboard The Hobo Train!
Here's the scoop.... ♥ I started making funky hobo bags in the hot summer of 2006 on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. I was trying to avoid having to work menial jobs for low wages and really wanted to live a creative life under my own guidance. I wanted freedom from the grind, basically at any cost. lol Lucky for me I inherited some sewing skills from my mom, a former haute-couture fashion designer. I've been making and selling textile creations ever since!
I travel around to hawk my wares at festivals, craft shows, markets, and many other strange and unusual places. I have my fair share of carnie stories, that's for sure! Traveling like a gypsy to sell items created by my own hands is a unusual, unforgiving, and unpredictable way to make a living. At the same time the whole experience is sweetened by the human connections along the way and the humbling nature of the road. What amazing experiences! ♥
However, I am now settled in one spot -- such a beautiful spot it defies description! The Ruiter Valley in the municipality of Potton, Québec, Canada, is where I have rooted my feet. It is a magical valley that borders on the largest nature reserve east of Saskatchewan. It is most certainly a place that inspires creativity and feeds the artist's soul. I will infuse this spirit into the tapestry of my work and share it throughout this funky shop.
I deeply appreciate the people who have supported my shop and my business along the way. It means the world to me to be able to work for myself and live so freely. The people I meet through this experience are incredibly generous, honest, and true. Such a gift to me! THANKS EVERYONE!!! HUGS ALL AROUND! ♥
Shop members
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Renee
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
I'm Renee! I'm a free spirit. I love music, honesty, and connection. I've worn many hats throughout my life. I started this small artisan business, The Hobo Train, in 2006 as a means to feel more free in this funny world. All aboard!
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
- Money Order
- Check
- Other Method
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: