A small family studio at 149 Alec Craig Way in Gulf Harbour, Whangaparāoa, which designs and sews handmade canvas bags. The bags are made from premium Japanese waxed canvas or hand-dyed canvas, in styles including totes, backpacks, messenger and sling bags. Customers can choose their colours and details for a custom bag. Many bags are made to order, and production takes up to three weeks, longer in busy periods. The studio also has a golf club refurbishment service, which covers refurbishments and grip changes. The studio says it visits Auckland's local markets on weekends, and ships within New Zealand and internationally. Visitors should call on +64 21 0828 7536 before coming, as the team may be away delivering orders.
Customers describe the bags as beautifully crafted, unique, functional and of high quality, and say the makers are lovely people. One customer had bought a second bag after the first, and another praises the back-up service. Our pick in Gulf Harbour for a handmade canvas bag.