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Tchoup Press: Fast Company

"For years I carried a waxed canvas backpack from Tchoup. I took it so many places that I finally needed to replace it. The new design is even better than the old one."

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Plastic To Fantastic

Needing a supply of low cost weaving material for lessons, the folks at the Guild turned to a truly plentiful and disposable resource – the plastic shopping bag.  

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Our First Five Years

My original dream for Tchoup Industries was not only to be selling under our own brand, but to be providing sewn manufacturing to our community.

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Gifts for Good

While you're finishing up the last of your holiday shopping, consider the following picks from The Good Shop - all under $50 - to make you and your loved ones feel GOOD.

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Boogieman of the Swamp

“Beware of the loup garou!” Mitch, owner of Houseboat Adventures, was being playful and funny as he shoved off in his boat leaving my friends and I on a rudimentary houseboat lashed to a cypress tree in the middle of the Henderson Swamp. We laughed it off too, silly swamp monster...

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Make it Your Own

Tchoup Industries builds one-of-a-kind bags on a regular basis for our customers. In case you're interested in customizing a Tchoup bag but don't live here in New Orleans, we've made our Custom Order Form accessible right here in our online Journal. Send an email to hello@tchoupindustries.com to place your order or discuss...

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Recent Design Evolutions

We brought our very first Roulez Packs to market 4 years ago. While our original designs were thoroughly tested and materials carefully selected, sometimes its only time can reveal opportunities for further improvement. As a company we adapt to the needs of our community and keep our quality top notch. Here...

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A Cut Above

When Jacqueline (Jackie) Blanchard -co-owner of Coutelier NOLA knife shop- first emailed me this time last year about collaborating, I knew the stars had aligned. Tchoup Industries was getting countless requests from New Orleanian chefs to add a knife roll to our collection of handmade bags. The knife roll seemed like a great fit for our...

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