josh jakus took on two creative challenges when designing UM bags: to make use of the unique properties of pressed wool felt and to transform a two-dimensional surface into a three-dimensional space – and to do it as simply as possible. we think he succeeded.

UMs are little more than pieces of grey felt with zippers. they lay flat for storage and cleaning, but can be zipped up into bags. that’s all you have to do; if you know how to use a zipper, you know how to use and transform UMs.

UMs are made from two layers of industrial wool felt. the felt comes from factory excess, pieces that would normally go to waste. you could consider this a environmentally friendly bag, since it recycles natural materials and looks good doing it.

UMs are cut and sewn in the san francisco area.

these bags are made of natural materials. there may be some variation in color and texture from what's pictured here.

85% wool, 15% mixed fibers. 

UM tote bag with green zipper by josh jakus
as tall as a bottle of wine and as wide as a bundled-up sunday times.
dimensions: 12.5"h x 9.5"w
$115.00

UM carry bag with orange zipper by josh jakus
the carry bag is exactly like the clutch bag, except that it's bigger and has handles. so I guess you can't really say it's exactly the same...
dimensions: 6"h x 13"w
$95.00


UM clutch bag with green zipper by josh jakus
wallets, cell phones and sunglasses all call the clutch home.
dimensions: 5.5"h x 9.8"w
$65.00


UM hold bag by josh jakus
about the size of a grapefruit, but much more practical.
dimensions: 4.5"h x 5.5"w
$39.00