Secrets of the Bag

Every bag at Unshattered is handcrafted from something discarded made whole again. Our women spend hours handcrafting and transforming each and every one of them. They represent second chances for both our materials and the women who work with them.

In honor of these women and those still struggling with addiction, within each bag we've hidden three intentional secrets:

Secret 1

We Hide a Secret Message Inside Each Bag

The first hidden secret is hidden in the lining of the fabric. Each artist handwrites a personal message before sewing your bag closed, often a message of encouragement, a sobriety milestone, or a reminder that you are loved.
A personal message of hope to carry with you.
"2 years sober"
"Live life to the fullest"
"You are loved"
Secret 2

We Incorporate A Nod to the Japanese Art Form of Kintsugi
Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which uses gold lacquer to repair broken pottery, your Unshattered bag has a gold seam sewn within it.

This is to remind us that, like our team, some things are more valuable and beautiful for having been broken. Just like our women.
Secret 3

We Name Our Bags After People Who Are Still Struggling With Addiction
Each of our bags is named after somebody we know of who is still struggling with addiction. The artists behind each bag pray for this individual as they are making it.

We receive names from organizations like She Has A Name and Faces of Change in Camden, NJ, which work with individuals still on the streets. We let our customers know they are carrying their bag in honor of someone we hope finds healing, just like the women on our team have.

Have someone you'd like us to pray for and name a bag after? Send us their first name.