Century-old mailbags transformed into chic, modern carryalls

Until now we have seen them hanging on a letter carriers’ shoulder, but its time to change the shoulder. Did you ever think that those century-old large canvas sacks used for transporting mail could ever be synonymous with words like fashion and style? If no, then you just cannot afford to miss the new “Mailbags” from the house of Ampersand as Apostrophe. Retaining the history of the original mailbag, these new trendy bags are a reflection of sophistication and contemporary style.
The Creator:
Seattle-based designer Jessica Park has created the “Mailbags” to acknowledge the beauty of the mailbags that once carried letters. She founded Ampersand as Apostrophe to give new life to long forgotten beauties. She is known to create something very conventional looking in a truly unconventional way.
The Inspiration:
Inspired by century-old mailbags, Jessica Park thought of recreating their magic once again. She then came up with the idea of recycling old mailbags into sophisticated, contemporary and stylish fashion statement makers.
The Material:
These rustic-like, chic eco-friendly bags are made by reworking on 100-year-old mailbags.
The Fashion Accessory:
Reading the letters from our loved ones over and over again is always very refreshing. Therefore acknowledging the beauty of the bags carrying them certainly makes sense. To give the long forgotten mailbags their due love and respect, Seattle-based artist Jessica Park has transformed them into chic, modern carryalls. Each upcycled bag is shaped like the letters they carried once. Since they are handmade so every piece is unique. The designer has taken the boring looking bag, refined and redefined it as the perfect modern accessory. Reviving it with contemporary silhouettes, Park doesn’t forget to preserve the romance and mystery of their former existence.
The Fab Factor:
•   Upcycling old mailbags divert them from landfills, hence saving the environment.
•   Upcycling requires fewer resources, less energy, and less labor, compared to the manufacture of new products from virgin materials.
•   Reusing the mailbags means it continues to be a valuable, useful, productive item even after years of use.
•   Made from 100-year-old mailbags, so has an antique feel to it.
•   Perfect modern accessory to make heads turn.
Availability and price:
You can get this stylish Mailbag from Ampersand as Apostrophe at just $935.
What is in it for me?
Now you know exactly what to do with those old, useless bags lying in your storeroom. You too can breathe new life into your old accessories, saving money and the environment. In case if recycling obsolete stuff seems like a hell of a task, then just order this “Mailbag” and flaunt a rustic, yet contemporary style.
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