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  • As we near the end of 2018, we find ourselves completely transformed – all styles of all of our bags are now available with vegetable-tanned leather which pairs gloriously with our waxed canvas! Have a look at our Travel Collection which includes the Dopp Case, Daybag, Journey Bag and Weekender, along with our new Reader Bag that has been altogether rearranged!

    ‘Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.’ —Winnie the Pooh

    Travel Collection by Peg and Awl

    Travel Collection by Peg and Awl

    Refreshed, just in time for adventure!

    As we near the end of 2018, we find ourselves completely transformed – all styles of all of our bags are now available with vegetable-tanned leather which pairs gloriously with our waxed canvas! Have a look at our Travel Collection which includes the Dopp Case, Daybag, Journey Bag and Weekender, along with our new Reader Bag that has been altogether rearranged!

    ‘Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.’ —Winnie the Pooh

    The Reader

    The Reader Bag by Peg and Awl The Large Reader Bag by Peg and Awl
    The Reader Bag, a charming little, to tote the necessities.
    The Large Reader Bag, a charming bigger, to tote more!

    Dopp Case

    Dopp Case | Peg and Awl Dopp Case | Peg and Awl

    Daybag

    Daybag by Peg and Awl Daybag by Peg and Awl

    Journey Bag

    Journey Bag by Peg and Awl Journey Bag by Peg and Awl

    Newly Refreshed Travel Collection and Readers!

    Refreshed, just in time for adventure! As we near the end of 2018, we find ...

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  • We have always been inspired by nature and are so happy to have begun transforming our Philadelphia acre of concrete jungle into green space filled with life! So far we’ve planted veggies and herbs and flowers, and introduced two honey bee hives (and Walter and Silas have fallen in love with Bee Daddying!). Slowly but surely, each little change is brightening up our space and the neighborhood! Neighbors have been stopping by to chat, ask questions, or simply say “hello!”

    Peg and Awl Bees

    Peg and Awl Bees

    Nature Inspired

    We have always been inspired by nature and are so happy to have begun transforming our Philadelphia acre of concrete jungle into green space filled with life! So far we’ve planted veggies and herbs and flowers, and introduced two honey bee hives (and Walter and Silas have fallen in love with Bee Daddying!). Slowly but surely, each little change is brightening up our space and the neighborhood! Neighbors have been stopping by to chat, ask questions, or simply say “hello!”

    The Peg and Awl gardens will no doubt influence future products, but until then, find inspiration in some of our nature-inspired classics!

    Botanical Jewelry by Peg and Awl

     

    Botanical Jewelry
    Bloom Pouches by Peg and Awl Botanical Coptic Journal by Peg and Awl
    Bloom Pouches
    Botanical Coptic Journal
    Botanical Coptic Journal by Peg and Awl Botanical Desk Caddies by Peg and Awl
    Botanical Jewelry
    Botanical Desk Caddies

    Nature Inspired

    Nature Inspired We have always been inspired by nature and are so happy to ...

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  • At Peg and Awl, we love what time does to an object: the natural transformation that occurs as it takes on the marks of the life that it has seen – the satisfaction of breaking something in and allowing it to grow with you. Our newly-evolved Tote and Finch Satchel, durably constructed with waxed canvas and locally sourced vegetable tanned leather, are clean slates eagerly awaiting this metamorphosis.

    Waxed Canvas Tote | Peg and Awl

    Waxed Canvas Tote | Peg and Awl

    An Evolution is Upon Us

    At Peg and Awl, we love what time does to an object: the natural transformation that occurs as it takes on the marks of the life that it has seen – the satisfaction of breaking something in and allowing it to grow with you. Our newly-evolved Tote and Finch Satchel, durably constructed with waxed canvas and locally sourced vegetable tanned leather, are clean slates eagerly awaiting this metamorphosis.

    With the introduction of this collection using newly vegetable tanned leather, we are reaffirming the fellowship between ourselves and the materials with which we make, while simultaneously carving a new facet into the cornerstone of Peg and Awl’s mission. By creating beautiful and useful objects out of sustainable and responsibly sourced materials, we strive to change the way that we as individuals make, use, repair and reuse everyday objects. As our new bags leave our Philadelphia workshop and arrive at your doorsteps, what adventures will they see in your hands and how will they transform to become truly yours?

    We still have a lot of work to do in our quest of creating a fully traceable source of leather. You can learn more about our progress in that adventure on our blog.

    The Finch Satchel in Slate | Peg and Awl Waxed Canvas Tote in Coal | Peg and Awl
    The Finch Satchel in Slate
    Waxed Canvas Tote in Coal
    Waxed Canvas Tote in Moss
    The Finch Satchel in Coal
    The Large Finch Satchel in Slate | Peg and Awl The Large Waxed Canvas Tote in Truffle | Peg and Awl
    The Large Finch Satchel in Slate
    The Large Waxed Canvas Tote in Truffle

    And Then There Were None…

    Our current stock pile of Antique Leather is coming to an end, and due to the scarcity, the remaining Totes and Finches finished with these straps can now be found in our Of a Kind section. So if you’ve had your eye on our antique leather bags, now is the time to scoop one up before they’re gone!

    An Evolution is Upon Us | Vegetable-Tanned Leather

    An Evolution is Upon Us At Peg and Awl, we love what time does to an objec...

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  • This quest has taken us a few years, but the adventure was worth it! It has brought us to a new place, it has solidified our mission to not accept what comes easy, but to stand our ground as invigorated and conscious makers.

    J&FJ Baker & Co Tannery

    J&FJ Baker & Co Tannery

    When we started Peg and Awl we saw heaps of excess around us, abandoned materials – neglected, discarded and forgotten. Wood from derelict houses being tossed in the dump, old leather shoes, jackets, chair seats and military gun slings shoved to the back corners of buildings and warehouses. The stories that lived in these objects were lost and we wanted to bring them back to life, to resurrect their tales and turn the now discarded objects back into everyday useful things that can take on a new story and build onto the rich history of what once was. This mission has lead us down many paths and adventures and now, as some of the abandon materials we use are becoming more scarce, we are beginning to write a new chapter.

    As the military gun slings that adorn our bags become harder to find, we begin to explore the possibilities of change. Our hunt for a new leather source has commenced. We know what we want; leather that is traceable and sustainable, a source of hides that comes from farms that really care about their animals and the land that they call home. And a tanner that considers every process holistically as a sustainable ecosystem. We want leather that embodies a story of challenging the problems with the industry and that, like our antique materials, celebrates the marks of pasture raised cows and the timeless process of vegetable tanned hides.

    This search led us to England, where we discovered a 500 year old tannery deep in the countryside, and back again to our home state of Pennsylvania to a tannery not quite as old but just as committed to sustainability – one of only 2 such tanneries in the United States! Both the English and American tanneries see the importance of traceability, and of tracking hides that come from organic farms. They have each developed slow, organic, sustainable systems that allow them to send what water they use back into the local streams and rivers – clean. This quest has taken us a few years, but the adventure was worth it! It has brought us to a new place, it has solidified our mission to not accept what comes easy, but to stand our ground as invigorated and conscious makers.

    P.S. We will always still be on the lookout for antique leather, but may not always have those bags in stock due to the scarcity!

    J&FJ Baker & Co Tannery J&FJ Baker & Co Tannery
    J&FJ Baker & Co Tannery J&FJ Baker & Co Tannery

    Our New Sustainably-Sourced, Vegetable-Tanned Leather

    When we started Peg and Awl we saw heaps of excess around us, abandoned mate...

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  • We’ve done it! We’ve completely cleared out of our olde building, The Atlas Casket Factory, our home for the last 5 years and into our new space – The Foundlings Building! We’ve hauled every last tool, big and small, and every last maker into our new space – our open, air flowing, beautifully bright new home with parking and sunshine and in Port Richmond, Philadelphia. And it has all happened in less than a year!

    ...In succession
    Houses rise and fall, crumble, are extended,
    Are removed, destroyed, restored, or in their place
    Is an open field, or a factory, or a by-pass.
    Old stone to new building, old timber to new fires
    Old fires to ashes, and ashes to the earth…

       —T.S. Eliot from the Four Quartets, East Coker
      
    We’ve done it! We’ve completely cleared out of our olde building, The Atlas Casket Factory, our home for the last 5 years and into our new space – The Foundlings Building! We’ve hauled every last tool, big and small, and every last maker into our new space – our open, air flowing, beautifully bright new home with parking and sunshine and in Port Richmond, Philadelphia. And it has all happened in less than a year!

    Walter, Joe, Chris and Josh, as well as a handful of others, have been transforming the space over the last 9 months and still, we’ve all managed to make and design and send most* orders out without delay. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a wonderfully talented, efficient and productive team as well as our supportive following – you! Our new space will no doubt be an inspiring place to create more treasures, photographs, jobs, and joyful days. And in time – a garden!

    In addition to the building and the land, there is an elevated train track that borders one side of the property and the wall has already become the most fantastic backdrop for our new photographs.

    We named the building Foundlings, as it is my hope to discover much about this tiny piece of land, both through the locals’ stories, and hopefully (look for me with a metal detector or a privy stick!) underground. Our acre was carved out in the early 1800s, as evidenced by some old maps (PhilaGeoHistories). There were homes built upon it and torn down, and sometime between 1934 and 1942, our building was erected as the new home of The Phoenix Dye Works. In the 1980s it was closed up (maybe even before), and in it grew a darkness, loaded with stuff and years of stories. When Walter tore through the ceiling to put in skylights, the dirt and dust came alive, dancing in a beam of sunlight eager to discover new territories.

    It is 2017, and at Peg and Awl, we are ready to begin building our new stories...

    Renovations and the inhabiting of the nearly abandoned building in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.

    ...In successionHouses rise and fall, crumble, are extended,Are removed, de...

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  • #goodfridayisthenewblackfriday

    Use coupon code GOODKARMA for 15% off of your entire order through November 30th.
    5% of TOTAL sales will be donated to Friends of the Rail Park!

    It was The Wild Unknown who started this movement, and we couldn’t be more thankful. It has been so fun just digging in to how to choose a non-profit and uncovering so much goodness in our world. We chose Friends of the Rail Park because this grand project seeks to pull together many diverse neighborhoods in the city of Philadelphia. It will ultimately connect and strengthen the very roots of a city that is lush with history, culture and dreams.

    ...It is a change within reach. We couldn’t be more excited about this 3 mile above and below ground park and cannot, cannot wait for this project to begin!

    #goodfridayisthenewblackfriday

    Use coupon code GOODKARMA for 15% off of your entire order through November...

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