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Made in USA
Handcrafted in Detroit by U.S. Veterans & artisans.
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Take Care
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Sustainability
Crafted with zero waste from upcycled automotive leather.
A Detroit-made bag to inspire and transcend boundaries, just like Motown music does.
This unisex, compact crossbody holds your phone, wallet, and small essentials, to make life easier while it's alongside you during concerts, sports games, weekend trips, or adventures to your favorite places.
MADE TO ORDER: Please allow 7-10 days for us to handmake and ship your bag to you.
Size Matters: Many sports and concert venues across the USA only allow bags smaller than 4” x 6” x 1.5” - the exact size of our bag. However, some phones are taller, so the Motown Venue Bag (MVB) is expandable in height and depth. - I.e. Ford Field allows a 4.5x6.5 into Lions Games-
Comes with your choice of either our adjustable upcycled seat-belt strap or car-seat leather strap. Both made from brand new materials left over in the production process of new cars made in the Motor City.
Features:
- Durable and water resistant.
- leather lining for durability
- American-made technology safe magnetic closure
- Upcycled leather in either suede or car seat leather.
- Recycled plastic for structure and added protection for your phone.
- American-made D-rings (4 on each bag) so you can adjust how you wear your bag and can clip-on a key fob.
- American grown and loomed organic industrial cotton webbing.
- 100% designed and made in Detroit.
- 2nd pocket holds a passport or wallet.
- Clip glasses or keys to one of the 4 d-rings
Dimensions:
- Bag dimensions (4"W x 6” L x 1.5"D) can extend an extra inch in height and depth to 4” W x 7” 2.5” D.
- Adjustable Seatbelt Strap in Medium Size is 31” long and can extend to 50”.
- (Short - 25"-36" seatbelt strap and Long 38"-68"( seatbelt straps sold separately)
- Adjustable Leather Strap: ⅝” wide x 40" L extending up to 48".
The Leather Story:
Everyday thousands of pounds of leather from brand new cars go unused for reasons as simple as color issues, small marks, or it was leftover when sewing the interiors. We give this material a new life by transforming it into high quality leather products that are sustainable and handmade to last. Each piece has character and purpose. Just like the people who make it. Just like the city where it’s made.
Shipping
Since the majority of our products are made to order, we try our hardest to ensure orders ship quickly. Most accessories ship within 3-5 business days after the order being placed. If the product is made to order- you'll see the estimated days needed to make your handmade piece in bold on that respective product page. Footwear will ship based on the month included on the receipt emailed to you and the name in the Title when you checked out.
Returns
We want you to be happy, and tell your friends, family, and co-workers about your Piece of Pingree a decade from now how well it's still holding up, so we will stand by our product for life. If the stitching or any hardware fails on one of our products within 365 days of the product arriving to you, we cover the cost of getting it shipped back to us to repair and shipping it back to you at no extra cost. After the warranty, for the Life of Your Product, if anything breaks on it from normal use (please don't use our dog leashes to lift engines out of cars--even though they can hold it) - all you pay is the labor it costs us to repair it and the shipping expense.
Why Pingree is Different?
At Pingree Detroit, we’re not just crafting products—we’re designing impact into everything we do. Every product we make is a testament to our commitment to sustainability, quality, and neighborhood resiliency. By using upcycled leather, we’re reducing waste and turning it into handcrafted goods that stand the test of time. But what truly sets us apart is the people behind the work.
We proudly employ Detroiters and Veterans; paying a living wage and reinvesting 77% of profits back into the workers and neighborhoods where we work. Being rooted in a mission-driven environment, working with your hands, and being part of something bigger than yourself is restorative. You can be proud knowing your purchase is making a difference and you’ll know who it’s making a difference for, since each product comes with a "Maker Card".
We LOVE Sustainable Products
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our products are crafted using upcycled leather that would otherwise go to the landfill. By giving this leather a second life, we’re reducing waste and minimizing our environmental impact while delivering high-quality goods built to last.
But sustainability isn’t just about the materials; it’s about reimagining "waste" and designing around circularity. From our eco-conscious production and shipping methods to our commitment to maximizing well-being for our workers, customers, and the environment, we believe every step matters. When you choose a Pingree product, you’re choosing something better—for the planet, for people, and for our collective future.