Hello! My name is Crystal. I made Portable Art in order to offer an affordable, ethical, and sustainable canvas tote and bag option for people who want to support the local economy AND the environment!
If you see ads for $2-4 tote bags on certain fast-fashion websites and think of the unethical supply chains, or if you like watching videos of people creating mystery bundles and then get disappointed when you recognize the items from those same stores, this shop could be your guilt-free option!
These tote bags can be used for so many different things: as reusable shopping bags, for carrying groceries, as work bags, gym bags, emergency bags for cars, gift bags, and more! The smaller bags can be used for make-up, feminine hygiene products, sunglasses, and for organization in large purses.
Although I mainly sell in person at local events, I can customize and ship orders year-round. You can find information about available products, pre-made designs, customization options, and payment and shipping in the tabs. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you so much for shopping local!
None of my items are bleached before being handled. Bleach is great for cleaning a bathtub but awful for the human body. Since my products are usually in close contact with skin, that could create a problem. Because of this, the "Unbleached" bag options will have the natural cream or oat color of the canvas.
I hand make every bag to order. All my items are hand-dyed and the designs are hand pressed. I take pride in my products and will work with you as much as possible on your orders. But because of this, there may be some variations in what you see in the pictures or the bags you may already own.
Making the bags per order is the best way to reduce environmental and financial waste. Different from the large corporate businesses that are thriving from "Fast Fashion", I do my best to make sure that I am doing my part in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle process and only make what is needed. Because of this, it may take a bit of time for multiple orders. I keep many things on hand but others may need to be ordered as needed. I appreciate your patience and your support!
The Mayfield Craft Fair
Mayfield High School (Ohio)