Handmade Leather Bags / Upcycling

A large tote bag, handmade in Montreal, made of 100% recycled denim

Thanks to its large size, your tote bag will be very versatile: use it for your daily shopping or for a weekend getaway!

Pascale Viau, the Montreal-based designer who created this bag, sees to all the steps of production, from cutting to finishing. Your bag will not only be beautiful, but also very solid.

Pascale is a self-taught woman who has found her place thanks to her thirst for creativity, her entrepreneurial energy and her eco-responsible commitment.

"I am constantly working to develop a product to be as ecological as possible. There is a little bit of my heart in every creation."

DETAILS:

MATERIAL: Recycled denim
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 45 x 50 cm (18 x 20 inches)

CARE: Machine washable, delicate cycle in cold or warm water. Always hang to dry.

The Frontenac travel bag is made entirely of recycled materials, in Montreal. Its waxed cotton canvas makes it waterproof. Inside, there are two pockets with compartments to store small items, even a tablet!

Lightweight, it is an ideal travel companion, whether for a weekend in the city or a beach getaway. Its size is also perfect for airline cabins.

BENEFITS:

• Waterproof
• 100% cotton canvas lining
• Two interior pockets with compartments
• Made of recycled materials

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: 16 oz. waxed cotton canvas, leather shoulder straps (vegetable tanned), solid brass buckles and zipper
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS : Length 61 cm x Height 38 cm x Depth 28 cm (24 x 15 x 11 inches)

This case, made of recycled leather, is practical and timeless. The high quality of the materials used guarantees that you will keep it for many years.

Versatile, you can use it as a pencil case, cosmetic case or jewelry case... In short, to carry all your small objects.

Made in Montreal, Veinage's fashion accessories are ethical and eco-friendly. Violaine Tétreault's creations are all made of responsible materials, both new and recycled.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Reclaimed vegetable-tanned leather; YKK brass zipper and hardware; 100% cotton lining
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 24 x 11.5 x 6.5 cm

This reusable shopping bag has two large straps that allow you to carry it on your shoulder or in your hand. The illustration of a classic Montreal convenience store, is an original, handmade silkscreen print.

Dépanneurs are the Quebec version of "Corner Stores". They can be found in every city in Quebec. It is an original souvenir to offer as a gift.

In order for the image to remain impeccable for a long time, the silk-screening is passed through the oven several times before being pressed on the bag.

For each of their products, PLB offsets its ecological footprint by supporting the Tree-Evolution organization.

ADVANTAGES:

• Reusable bag
• Durable, zero waste
• Very resistant
• Made in Quebec
• Hand screen printed in Quebec

DETAILS

MATERIALS: 65% polyester. 35% cotton
PROVENANCE: Montreal (Quebec)
DIMENSIONS: Width 30,5 cm; height 46 cm; depth 13 cm (14 x 18 x 5 inches)

MAINTENANCE: Wash in cold water. Do not bleach. Tumble dry at low temperature. Do not iron.

This reusable shopping bag has two large straps that allow you to carry it on your shoulder or in your hand. The illustration of the Five Roses sign is an original, handmade silkscreen print.

The Five Roses neon sign, located in the Old Port of Montreal, is considered an icon of Montreal's industrial heritage . It is certainly one of the most emblematic symbols of the metropolis.

In order for the image to remain impeccable for a long time, the silk-screening is passed through the oven several times before being pressed on the bag.

For each of their products, PLB offsets its ecological footprint by supporting the Tree-Evolution organization.

ADVANTAGES:

• Reusable bag
• Durable, zero waste
• Very resistant
• Made in Quebec
• Hand screen printed in Quebec

DETAILS

MATERIALS: 100% cotton
PROVENANCE: Montreal (Quebec)
DIMENSIONS: Width 30,5 cm; height 46 cm; depth 13 cm (14 x 18 x 5 inches)

MAINTENANCE: Wash in cold water. Do not bleach. Tumble dry at low temperature. Do not iron.

This reusable shopping bag has two large straps that allow you to carry it on your shoulder or in your hand. The illustration is an original handmade silkscreen.

Six icons of the city of Montreal are represented: The metro logo, the unique silhouette of the biosphere, the giant Alexandre Calder stabile in Parc Jean-Drapeau, the Olympic stadium and its leaning tower, a bicycle with a milk crate as a basket and St. Joseph's Oratory.

In order for the image to remain impeccable for a long time, the silk-screening is passed through the oven several times before being pressed on the bag.

For each of their products, PLB offsets its ecological footprint by supporting the Tree-Evolution organization.

ADVANTAGES:

• Reusable bag
• Durable, zero waste
• Very resistant
• Made in Quebec
• Hand screen printed in Quebec

DETAILS

MATERIALS: 100% cotton
PROVENANCE: Montreal (Quebec)
DIMENSIONS: Width 30,5 cm; height 46 cm; depth 13 cm (14 x 18 x 5 inches)

MAINTENANCE: Wash in cold water. Do not bleach. Tumble dry at low temperature. Do not iron.