Inside Craft: The People Behind Your Vegan Bag

 

There are things no machine can replace:

the sound of a needle cutting through fabric,

the quiet rhythm of hands that know their work,

and the trust between people who create with care.

Every Plant Inside bag begins not with a machine, but with a person.

With experience, patience — and a story.

 

Nowy Sącz – The Beginning

Our first collaboration started in Nowy Sącz, a small town in southern Poland.

Through a local craftsmanship platform, we met Seweryn, the first artisan to sew our bags.

That was four years ago. Since then, Seweryn and his team have been handcrafting our laptop bags, wallets, and weekend bags.

It’s a true family business — the same people, the same laughter, the same attention to detail.

Seweryn often says:

“Mr. Wojtek, you’ll see — everyone who buys this bag will be happy.”

And every time we receive a new batch, we know he’s right.

 

Elbląg – A Second Start

Our second partner is Iwona from Elbląg, in northern Poland.

She left the mass-production fashion industry, bought old sewing machines, and started over — repairing clothes and bags.

That was three years ago.

Today, she runs her small workshop together with her husband.

He helps with logistics; she focuses on precision and creativity.

Iwona says with a smile:

“I love sewing in small batches — I never get bored, and that’s why I enjoy it so much.”

Maybe that’s her secret — she sews with joy, not routine.

 

Malbork – Full Circle

Our third workshop is here in Malbork, the hometown of Plant Inside.

It’s a full circle story — my wife has been a customer of this workshop for over twenty years.

When we introduced our crossbody bag line, she suggested we contact Anna, the owner.

Today, we work side by side.

The same seamstresses, the same old but reliable machines, and the same commitment to quality.

Anna trusts her instincts more than any design software.

She once told me:

“Mr. Wojtek, that thread color won’t match — let’s use this one instead. Trust me.”

And of course, she was right.

 

Craft, Trust, and Character

We don’t sew for storage.

We create in response to real people and real orders — which means we’re always in touch with our partners.

Every bag is made with focus, calm, and care.

As Iwona once said:

“Every bag has its own character — a bit like my mood that day.”

That’s exactly what makes them special.

Because when handcraft becomes expression, each piece carries a small piece of someone’s day.

 

Fairness First

For us, true sustainability isn’t just about materials.

It’s about relationships.

About fairness, trust, and respect.

Our workshops don’t compete — each produces different designs, at agreed and fair rates.

It might not be the most scalable way to run a business, but it’s the most honest one.

Because sustainability also means: working together, not against each other.

 

Conclusion

Behind every vegan bag, there’s a story — of a person, a conversation, and a quiet belief in doing things the right way.

Somewhere in Nowy Sącz, Elbląg, or Malbork, someone threads a needle and thinks:

„This will be a good bag.”