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The Matakana Bag Lady
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The Matakana Bag Lady

4.3(16 reviews on Google)

Barbara Souter, known as 'The Bag Lady,' was a driving force in the early days of the Matakana Farmers Market, which began around 2004. She retired from the business in February 2020, and the artisan producer business is no longer active under this name and focus

Well reviewed by 16 people on Google

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Their Story

Barbara Souter, known as 'The Bag Lady,' was a driving force in the early days of the Matakana Farmers Market, which began around 2004. She was drawn to Matakana by Richard and Christine Didsbury's vision for the farmers market. With a background in public relations and events management, Souter…

What They Make

Handcrafted bags, likely reusable shopping bags or crafted bags suitable for market use.

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

12/2 Matakana Valley Road, Auckland 0985, New Zealand

Previously available at Matakana Farmers Market stall.

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