Traci Jo Designs

My name is Traci Jo Blakeman/Isaly. I grew up in Northwestern Wyoming and migrated to Montana in late 1979 to attend school at MSU Bozeman. Using my hands to make things has been a part of my life for as far back as I can remember. I now call my company Traci Jo Designs, but Traci Jo‘s actual design work goes back decades and includes a multitude of mediums.

I began crafting tote bags in 2008 from reused textiles such as coffee bags and re-purposed upholstery fabrics. In recent years I have transitioned back to using primarily leather.

Today, Traci Jo Designs is a one-woman operation but I’ve been able to employ an occasional helper this past year, increasing production and making it possible to start selling online.

Simply put, I love what I do! It inspires me to make well-crafted, one-of-a-kind bags for unique women with their own unique styles. Women count on their bags as essential tools for their busy lives, and my designs elevate both the use and the art of these functional accessories.