Lisas' Gone Shopping, Elysburg, PA
Lisa Rumberger dba Lisa's Gone Shopping
Hand Folded and Hand Tied Furoshiki Bags
Centuries ago, before paper or plastic, Japanese merchants used woven fabric to artfully wrap items. This art of Furoshiki is the basis for my Lisa's Gone Shopping Carryall Bags. Each bag is created from a whole square of 100% woven cotton fabric, which is folded, knotted, fluffed and presented as a unique alternative to unattractive plastic grocery bags. My Classic bag is designed to be carried by hand of worn on the shoulder. The Cross-body bag uses the Classic bag with a knotted strap. The bags are not sewn; the raw edges are finished with a folded hem to eliminate fraying and to make the bag pleasing to the eye. The strap on the Cross-body style is sewn, but is attached to the bag with a square knot in keeping with the Furoshiki spirit and style.
Lisa's Gone Shopping bags are a stylish and earth-friendly way to eliminate ugly, one-use, plastic grocery (garbage) bags from clogging landfills, harming wildlife and sea creatures. We are driven to replace plastic bags with attractive cloth bags. Our handbags are earth friendly and creature friendly, too. No animals are harmed to create the woven cotton fabric for our bags.
Since my bags do not have sewn seams, they are very strong. The bag itself is based upon a triangle of folded fabric, utilizing the strength of the weave on the bias. The bags are washable, reusable and lightweight. I will re-tie a bag after it is washed, if needed! My card with my name, number and email address is included with each creation.
Travel, shopping, beach, gym, yoga, book bag —- your Lisa's Gone Shopping bag says more about you than that synthetic bag stamped with the name of the store on it will. Patterns and colors vary; the bag is the same size. Choose to start a good habit with your Lisa's Gone Shopping bag, every day.
NEW!!! Lisa's Gone Shopping Handbag is a Furoshiki design with bamboo, wooden or acrylic, handles. The handbag created from a square of fabric, which is folded and tied around the handles to create a unique and beautiful handbag. The colors, patterns and type of fabric determines the occasion, season or reason for carrying this unique and lovely handbag.
Lisa Rumberger
Lisa's Gone Shopping
24 Cameron Drive
Elysburg, PA 17824
570-274-2936
