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We're particular about the brands we bring onto Made by Artisans. Every supplier we stock has to meet a simple test: is this something made with genuine skill, genuine materials, and a genuine point of view? Rigsby clears that bar comfortably.
Handcrafted by artisans in a studio in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, Rigsby makes carry essentials the way they used to be made — with heavy-duty canvas, vegetable-tanned leather, old brass fittings, and construction that's built to outlast the trends. No shortcuts. No synthetic substitutes. Just solid bags, made properly, in South Africa.
We're stocking two pieces from their collection. Both are worth your attention.
The Rigsby Weekend Bag
A weekend bag that actually works as a carry-on. The Rigsby Weekend Bag is built from heavy-duty 100% cotton canvas with veg-tanned leather trimmings and old brass feet that protect the base from whatever surface you set it down on. The 30L interior meets airline carry-on standards — so you can pack for a full weekend away without checking in a bag.
Inside: a padded laptop sleeve (up to 16"), a zip compartment, a quick-access front pocket, and a luggage sleeve that slides over a trolley handle. The expandable design adapts when you need the extra room, and a detachable shoulder strap gives you carrying options. 100% cotton lining throughout.
Available in Olive, Camel, and Charcoal. Dimensions: 55cm x 30cm x 23cm.
The bag for the person who travels light but travels well.
The Rigsby Laptop Bag
A laptop bag that doesn't look like a laptop bag. The Rigsby Laptop Bag is made from heavy-duty beeswax-treated cotton canvas — a material that develops character with use and handles weather without complaint — with veg-tanned leather trimmings and old brass fittings throughout. It fits laptops up to 15.6" with shock-absorbent padding, and the 100% navy cotton-lined interior is organised without being fussy: multiple compartments for accessories, a front sleeve with magnetic closure for quick access, and a hidden rear zip compartment behind the luggage sleeve — the right place for a passport, cash, or anything you'd rather keep out of sight.
A removable shoulder strap means you can carry it however suits the day.
Available in Sage and Desert. Dimensions: 39cm x 30cm x 7cm.
The bag for the professional who wants their kit to look as considered as their work.
No compromise on quality
Beeswax-treated canvas. Vegetable-tanned leather. Old brass fittings. Cotton lining. These are materials chosen for longevity — the kind of spec list that tells you a brand is thinking about how a bag performs in five years, not just how it photographs today.
Rigsby is handcrafted in Hillcrest by artisans who work with a focus on timeless design and solid construction. That ethos fits Made by Artisans precisely. We stock brands that make things worth owning — and Rigsby makes things worth owning.
