Our Founder

“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 – Artisan Maker for Griggsy Bags at Vintage Rogues 


Our Founder

“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 – Artisan Maker for Griggsy Bags at Vintage Rogues 


Baby, I was born to sew.

Looking at this image of me as a baby, it’s not difficult to imagine that a kid with such a stylish quiff may grow up to be a designer and maker… 


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.


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. 

Baby, I was born to sew.

Looking at this image of me as a baby, it’s not difficult to imagine that a kid with such a stylish quiff may grow up to be a designer and maker… 


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.


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. 

The GRIGGSY promise

Each product purchased from Griggsy or Reseller comes with a standard quality guarantee. We vouch for the product's shelf life, usability, and the quality of the materials it's made of. This concept is rooted in our general approach of creating simple, sustainable, beautiful, and functional products.

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Our philosophy

Griggsy bags are original and sustainable luxury bags. We believe that the best way to make a bag is by hand, with love and care. Our philosophy is simple: we believe that when people buy from us, they are buying into our passion for quality craftsmanship and sustainable materials.


We believe in making luxury bags in the most ethical way possible. That means no sweatshops, no waste, and only the highest-quality materials used in our products.


Our company is based on three principles: quality materials, ethical manufacturing processes, and beautiful design. We work hard to ensure that each of these elements comes through in every single Griggsy bag made.

Artisan Maker

Griggsy bags are a line of artisan bags, made by hand in Warwickshire & sold all over the world. Each bag is made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. Griggsy bags are known for their unique designs, which combine traditional and modern elements.