Mariclaro Canada is a small design collective based in Toronto whose aim is to create sustainable designs. We focus mainly, but not exclusively, on the production of bags. All Mariclaro bags are 99% recycled (the 1% is made up of thread and our logo; still not available recycled) and made in a sustainable way. www.mariclaro.caTumblr (3.0; @mariclaro)http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9n6v8jnYm1qcpit7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thanks for helping, Emily! </p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/30613993800http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/30613993800Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:06:44 -0400<p>Fun at Mariclaro today included skinning a live couch. </p> <p>Salvaging the grey leather off this beast sure was fun!</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/30612445063http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/30612445063Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:42:48 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llie8jfbMi1qcpit7o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>we made the ultimate duffel bag.</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/5673010373http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/5673010373Fri, 20 May 2011 15:31:31 -0400duffel bagfashionrecycledupcycledhugebag<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhjxniRPa11qcpit7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>And this is our new Courier Bag!</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3642900305http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3642900305Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:14:06 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhjxm2nZDU1qcpit7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is our new Artemis bike bag! Check it!</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3642885088http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3642885088Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:13:14 -0500<p>If you haven&#8217;t checked our Etsy store recently, take a look at our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mariclaro?section_id=7823384">limited edition section</a> - you&#8217;ll notice we have something new going on. You can now order a custom <em>limited edition</em> bag made from one of the cars pictured!</p> <p>We have two Cadillacs, a Mercedes, a Nissan (pictured below), a Jeep, Ford, Lincoln, Volvo and Buick. All of these cars have rare high-quality and embroidered materials in their interior. We can take that upholstery, seat belts, buckles and other embellishments - then combine them with other durable materials like truck tarp and bike tube - to make you an awesome bag in any style you choose.</p> <p>Help give new life to these beautiful cars! To order, all you have to do is contact us or purchase the listing on etsy, and we can discuss the details of a design. </p> <p><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.216490601.jpg" width="500"/></p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3370412822http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3370412822Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:37:00 -0500<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/02/11/how-to-ride-your-bike-on-ice/">how-to-ride-your-bike-on-ice</a>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3275070939http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3275070939Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:53:42 -0500<p>Looking for last-minute valentine&#8217;s day gifts? We&#8217;ve got some help.</p> <p>All <strong>Sartoria</strong> products are 25% off! </p> <p><strong>Artech</strong> beer glasses, handblown from recycled beer bottles, are 10% off.</p> <p>And <strong>Mariclaro</strong> products, get one 50% off! Along with all our great bags, we have recycled jewelry, wallets and other neat things.</p> <p>These deals will last until Monday, February the 14th. </p> <p>Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day!</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3241320787http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3241320787Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:54:35 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lft3go72QL1qcpit7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>this is one piece of our limited car edition ……</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3000408900http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/3000408900Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:50:47 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfsx2ujtKK1qcpit7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfsx2ujtKK1qcpit7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfsx2ujtKK1qcpit7o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfsx2ujtKK1qcpit7o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Photos from Berlin - thekey</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2998524756http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2998524756Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:32:51 -0500<p>Mariclaro Workshop Sustainable Designs at 457 Roncesvalles now has streetcar service and new hours, not to mention awesome high quality local eco-fashion as per usual. </p> <p>We are open Monday to Saturday 12-7, and Sunday 12-4.</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing you all in 2011!</p> <p>-M</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2582725233http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2582725233Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:37:44 -0500<p>HEY gang!</p> <p>the shop&#8217;s got the boxing day bug! everyone does here! 15-50% off all stock!</p> <p>come in and score on some sweet finds from all your favourite local designers!</p> <p>sale runs until january 1! see you soon!</p> <p>~M</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2514303968http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2514303968Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:45:19 -0500<p>Come by and find some amazing specials like:</p> <p>Mariclaro Laptop Bag for 49$</p> <p>CBE Hoodie for 114$</p> <p>See you soon!</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2469439206http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2469439206Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:51:19 -0500<p>If you&#8217;re still looking to do your holiday shopping, come over and check out some of the new arrivals at our store!</p> <p>First we have a few handmade leather bags by <strong>Dan Fitzgerald</strong>, who makes these from his own patterns, each with unique details, clasps and embellishments. They look great and are sure to last their owner a long time.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldl4c3xBPc1qbm4cx.png"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldl4g7wLFy1qbm4cx.png"/></p> <p><strong>Annie Clifford</strong> has brought in some armwarmers and warm wooly things in great winter colors. </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldl4kjkvpx1qbm4cx.png"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldl4mhVspY1qbm4cx.png"/></p> <p>And <strong>Embody</strong> has some new triangular belt pouches. They&#8217;re made from a variety of materials and come with little hoops to go on your belt, so you have a safe place to stash all your things. It&#8217;s like having extra pockets!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldl4n8P6BO1qbm4cx.png"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldl4p1Y62C1qbm4cx.png"/></p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2350153629http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/2350153629Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:31:23 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lalywySRjC1qcpit7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lalywySRjC1qcpit7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lalywySRjC1qcpit7o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>……. our store …. check it out!</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1361279673http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1361279673Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:41:22 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9zmg7CEhD1qcpit7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Woah! Jewelry by Mariclaro!</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1270834145http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1270834145Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:04:55 -0400<p>We&#8217;ve been making lots of awesome mini-freyas lately. But now it&#8217;s time for some full-size purses. Patricia just finished a run of large Freyas in a whole bunch of different designs and colors. A few of these have been uploaded to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mariclaro?section_id=6327243">Etsy</a> already, so do check them out.</p> <p><img height="639" width="425" src="http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/nargblar/MiscLinks/DSC_0345.jpg"/></p> <p>Also check out our new batch of upholstery materials! Can&#8217;t wait to turn these into some awesome bags.</p> <p><img height="425" width="639" src="http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/nargblar/MiscLinks/DSC_0350.jpg"/></p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1222790469http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1222790469Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:58:42 -0400<p>Hey! First things first, we have just released a whole new size of <strong>Three Speed</strong>. These bags are wider than our classic ones, almost a square shape. We&#8217;ve done some up with seat belts, bright colors and upholstery. Each one has handy inside compartments for organizing your stuff.</p> <p><img src="http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/nargblar/MiscLinks/3sbelt.jpg" width="500"/></p> <p><img src="http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/nargblar/MiscLinks/3supholster.jpg" width="500"/></p> <p>A few of these bags will be staying in the store, but the rest will be sent off to Amsterdam. This is the first time we&#8217;ll be selling our bags there, and we hope they&#8217;ll be a huge success. </p> <p>And a few more reminders:</p> <p><strong>Construction</strong> on Roncesvalles is still underway, everything looks like it&#8217;s going according to schedule. The tracks have been laid, we&#8217;re waiting patiently for the rest of the work to finish. </p> <p><strong>Embody</strong> has a great new line of fall clothes and accessories. But we still have a lot of great summer things, and the summer line is now on sale at 50% off! Come by and take a look (before it gets too cold!)</p> <p>We&#8217;re still offering 10% off at the store when you bring in a non-perishable food donation. All the food will be sent to the <strong>High Park Church Food Bank.</strong> The drive lasts until the 11th of September. </p> <p>There&#8217;s also some new laptop bags up on <strong>Etsy</strong>, check them out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mariclaro">here</a>.</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1098184617http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1098184617Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:52:00 -0400<p>It&#8217;s fall already holy cow.<br/>There&#8217;s still a lot of construction on Roncey, but it will be over soon. They have laid out the tracks at least.<br/>Free Parking where you can find it on the street, and pay parking behind the Howard Park school after 6pm daily, and all weekends and holidays.<br/> <br/>SPECIAL:<br/>Septmeber 4-11 we are offering 10% off any regular priced item in the store when you bring in a non-perishable food donation for the High Park Church Food Bank.<br/> <br/>NEW:<br/>We have new things from Embody who rocks on her fall line. Sweaters and cowls, wristies and heavy tank tops, she can&#8217;t wait for the heat of summer to wear off.<br/>Her summer line is also on sale now.<br/> <br/>Hoodies, jackets and t-shirts for men and women from CBE and Modrobes will gear you up for the colder weather. Made in Toronto cotton, and recycled pop bottle fabric with eucalyptus make these feel so nice.<br/> <br/>Atelier B has re-invented the cardigan for both men and women. More asymetrical style on organic cotton.<br/> <br/>We have wallets! 3 different styles, come in and check them out.<br/> <br/> <br/>Thanks for supporting us, hope to see you soon!<br/>Hours<br/>Monday -Saturday 11-8, Sunday 11-4.</p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1066357421http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1066357421Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:03:12 -0400<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zk00fK9U1qbm4cx.jpg"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zk0847hh1qbm4cx.jpg"/></p>http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1038839243http://mariclaro.tumblr.com/post/1038839243Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:05:01 -0400