Founded in 2007, Moop is a 100% woman-owned bag maker that designed and produced small-batch bags in Seattle, following earlier chapters in Western Massachusetts and Pittsburgh. It specializes in durable bags for daily use, including waxed-canvas designs, and says its last bags were made and sold in Seattle in late 2023.
Woman-Owned
Po CampoFounded by industrial designer and cyclist Maria Boustead, Po Campo makes functional bike bags designed to move easily from the bike to everyday life. The proudly woman-owned company blends user-tested practicality with playful prints, sustainable fabrics and details such as reflective accents and water resistance, creating gear for urban riders, families and kids alike.New York, NY
MaptoteSince 2006, Brooklyn couple Rachel Rheingold and Michael Berick have grown Maptote from a tote-bag idea in their apartment into a women-owned small business known for giving places a distinctive, wearable identity. The company makes location-inspired goods for locals and visitors, with production carried out in its Brooklyn community using US-sourced cotton.BROOKLYN, NY
KibouBrooklyn moms Nell Shapiro and Stephanie Merks founded Kibou after meeting in a neighborhood baby music class and searching for a better way to carry life with a baby. Today, their cross-Atlantic company creates compact, hands-free bags for parents, including its original fanny-pack diaper bag with a detachable changing mat. Kibou also donates 1% of every sale to Hour Children, which supports mothers and children affected by incarceration.BROOKLYN, NY
BembienFounded in 2017 by Yi-Mei Truxes, Bembien is a Greenpoint, Brooklyn accessories brand creating timeless handbags and lifestyle pieces by hand in small batches. Its rattan basket bags, handwoven leather designs and silk scarves connect modern silhouettes with artisan techniques passed down through generations; a single handbag can take up to 10 days to complete. Bembien works with local, women-led weaving communities around the world to help sustain craft heritage.