INTRODUCING GRIGGSY
MEET THE MAKER
“It’s my vision to reverse the trend of the over-production of short lived disposable items by rescuing and repurposing quality textiles and fabrics alongside durable leather from English saddlery.” Debbie Griggs, AKA Griggsy
Creating Griggsy bags combines my love for making with my passion for sustainability. And, nothing makes me happier than creating a bag for someone who gets as much joy from owning it as I got from creating it for them.
HER BACKSTORY
Making things has always taken me to my happy place, and studying design at De Montfort University was my gateway into producing hand grafted, bespoke products.
One wintery afternoon in 2015, I had decided to rescue a Parker Knoll armchair destined for the tip. I upholstered the chair with six tweed jackets to create a brand new repurposed piece of furniture, but I was left with lots of surplus material, and throwing it away just wasn’t an option! I had a desire to make use of everything I had and so set about using the left over collars and cuffs to create my very first Griggsy bag.
THE PROCESS
Find Debbie at www.griggsy.co.uk to see more of her creations and learn more about what she does.