The Matakana Bag Lady

The Matakana Bag Lady, led by Barbara Souter, was an original and prominent artisan craft producer at the Matakana Farmers Market for 16 years. Her stall offered handcrafted, likely eco-friendly and reusable bags. Barbara was a driving force behind the market's establishment and growth, and actively involved in significant community fundraising initiatives. She retired from the business in February 2020.