About Us
Craft & Leisure:
Craft and Leisure (our two favorite ways to spend the day) are what fuels ARTIFACT's product design.
It's the common thread that connects unique products like our: split-leg pottery apron, garden utility pouch, guitar straps, travel chess & checker set, and knitting & crochet yarn tender.
We're also known for making versatile bags for daily carry, travel, and adventure; as well as specialty aprons for home, studio, and industry.
Every ARTIFACT product is purposefully built but also serviceable if need be (see repairs).
Our Principles:
Since 2010, we have been designing and producing thoughtful, small batch products in our Omaha, NE studio based off the principles of quality, utility, and timeless design.
- Quality - is not subjective. Something is either well made, or it's not. Everyone at ARTIFACT is a skilled craftsperson first and foremost. We are obsessed with quality and only work with the finest materials (e.g. full grain American cowhide, solid brass hardware, Cordura™, mil-spec, & numbered cotton duck). You can learn more about our pride of work by reading a few of our 2,200+ 5-Star reviews. "You develop a unique perspective when you handmake an object thousands of times over a span of years. This perspective is called mastery." Chris Hughes (Founder / Owner /Maker)
- Utility - is what propels our passion for product design. We simply love creating purposeful objects for everyday life.
- Timeless Design - transcends trend and resides in the world as though it's always existed. We borrow a lot from the past while taking a long view approach of the future.
Our Values:
If our passion was profit, we would be doing anything else! We find meaning in working with our hands to produce the highest quality products with practical utility in a sustainable manner.
There are no veils regarding how or why we make our products. Our product descriptions, newsletter, and social media (Instagram / Facebook) detail our journey as a small business navigating the challenges of handmade and sustainability in an ever-changing world.
Every day we are learning how to be a better brand and a better steward of our plant. The most difficult paths are the most rewarding.
Our Mission:
To purposefully design and produce sustainable products that speak for themselves in quality, utility, and style. "Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin.
