Maker Story

Durable Devotion

Rickshaw Bagworks is an American-made success story, with a commitment to artisan production and sustainability. The Zero Messenger Bag is their flagship product, a tough, functional tote manufactured with zero wasted material. Designed and produced in San Francisco, each bag features U.S. fabrics made from recyclable materials. The sleek, streamlined shape highlights Rickshaw’s incredible fabrics and urban sensibility. Founder Mark Dwight built Rickshaw on a core Grommet principle—that people want to feel connected to the company behind his products. Rickshaw translates to “human powered vehicle”, a nod to the classic cyclist bag. But it also reflects the power people have to make a difference in the way they build and buy things. These bags are made to last, as proved by Grommet founder Joanne Domeniconi. After years of taking her Zero on daily commutes, plane trips, and conferences around the country, it was barely worn. She decided to change patterns simply to mix things up, and worked with Mark on two new fabric combinations. On every Rickshaw bag, there’s a “PCQ tag” inside, reflecting the company’s three pillars: passion, craft, and quality.

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