Claude Rigger's Tote

A work bag that honors tradition—and fits right into your creative life.

Crafted from rich, durable 100% merino wool felt, Claude holds its shape beautifully while remaining soft to the touch. Outer pockets offer quick access to your most-used tools, while the spacious interior fits everything from a full tool roll to your latest knitting project. Leather handles add a timeless, elevated finish.

Why You’ll Love It

• Merino wool felt keeps its structure but feels warm and tactile
• Outer pockets organize your essentials
• Leather handles elevate the look
• Roomy, reliable, and built to last

Details

• Dimensions: 13" x 9" x 6" (33 x 23 x 15.2 cm)
• Handle drop: 4" (10.2 cm)
• Materials: 100% merino wool felt, leather handles
• Made in our studio

Inspired by the canvas rigger's bag Anthony carried during our years living aboard a sailboat—first in Maine, then in New York Harbor—this tote is a quiet nod to the riggers of traditional sailing vessels. These skilled craftspeople climb masts, splice wire, often swinging from dizzying heights to get the job done.

We modeled Claude after the legendary bags they used—built to hold gear essential to their trade. Riggers are masters of ropework, the origin of woven crafts like the monkey’s fist—once a weighted throw line, now a symbol of maritime skill.

We’ve long since moved back to land, but we still use that canvas bag—and we still carry the scent of tarred marlinspike and sea air in our hearts.