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Hartjess is Jessica Van Abeelen Melker based in the Netherlands. Jessica makes upcycled tote bags from an array of different fabrics, from used jeans to table cloths. A combination of new and used material ensures green production methods and overall quality and durability.
BIO
Born in Germany of a Dutch father and a German mother, Jessica learned both languages at a young age. Throughout her time at school, language was an important part of her education and she learned English, German, and French.
Searching for direction, Jessica held many jobs and learned a variety of skills—many of which were self taught. Around 2015, she decided to take this ability to adapt and learn and apply it to make a difference. After years of making things on her mother's sewing machine, she wanted to make upcycled things out of old and second hand materials. It had to be bags. Tote bags.
All of Jessica's bags are made of very different materials, such as used jeans or a used table cloth. You name it, nothing is too crazy. A combination of new and used material ensures green production methods and overall quality and durability.
Every single bag is unique and handmade. Jessica's bags are meticulously made, often to make a statement or respond to current events.
The name Hartjess was easily chosen—the ideas for the bags come from the heart, and "Jess" is short for Jessica!