About Us
Southern Artistry, Thoughtful Gifting
Carolina Bags specializes in high-quality, sustainable tote bags featuring local artistry. Perfect for events, gifts, and everyday use, our totes combine style with eco-conscious design. As we explore new ownership opportunities, this thriving business is ready for its next chapter—ideal for someone passionate about Southern craftsmanship and retail.
Our Story
Carolina Bags was founded by Kathy DeLoache, inspired by her cousin’s daughter, Nicole Cohen, who launched Savannah Bag Co. while balancing her career as a physician and family life.
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Originally started as a family venture, Carolina Bags has grown into a unique retail store celebrating Southern craftsmanship. We showcase high-quality, sustainable canvas bags crafted by local artists and printers—no plastic, just durable and stylish designs. Our paper gift bags, featuring imprinted local art, make every gift even more special.
Whether you need custom bags for weddings, teachers, corporate events, or real estate closings, we offer personalized options to fit any occasion. Plus, our store features a curated selection of Southern-made gifts, perfect for any celebration.
As Carolina Bags continues to thrive, we are exploring opportunities for new ownership to take this beloved business to the next level. With a loyal customer base and strong community ties, this is a turnkey opportunity for someone passionate about local artistry and retail.
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OUR ARTISTS
These products are made by local artists and makers, each bringing their own Southern touch and creativity.
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Pottery
Prodigal Pottery
Prodigal Pottery is handmade by women fleeing homelessness, domestic abuse, and sex-trafficking outside of Birmingham, Alabama. We work to employ, equip, and empower women in need.
Cheesy Biscuit Bites
Piedmont Pennies
Becca's Grandbetty enhanced a southern cheese straw recipe, making it irresistibly crunchy and delightfully spicy. Growing up, Becca's Dad taught her learned how to 'pinch Pennies' for holiday gifts.
Candles
Pretty Honest Candles
Pretty Honest Candles was born out of a desire to find a candle that truly filled the home with its scent, instead of barely filling a room. We spent two years developing and testing our proprietary scent formula to make sure that what we created was exactly what you needed. Today, we couldn’t be happier to provide you with clean, high quality candles that look great on your mantle all while helping your space feel more like home. All candles hand poured in Charlotte, NC.
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Candles
Hart Design Co.
Made in Raleigh, NC
Founded by Andee Hart in 2017, Hart Design Co. began as a way to support families in the adoption process through handcrafted designs. What started with a small auction quickly grew into a thriving brand rooted in faith, love, and creativity. Today, Andee continues to create candles and home décor that bring warmth, beauty, and joy into everyday living—adding a little extra heart to every home.
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Gourme foods
Chapel Hill Toffee
Family-owned and rooted in tradition, Chapel Hill Toffee blends pecans, rich chocolate, butter, and sugar into a nostalgic, gourmet treat. Inspired by our mother’s recipe and created in honor of our father, every batch carries a legacy of love and craftsmanship. Makers of both Chapel Hill Toffee and Griff’s Toffee, our award-winning Coffee Toffee has earned national recognition for its unforgettable flavor.
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Books
Sleeping Bear Press
From touching Keepsake titles for newborns, to picture books filled with humor that keep families reading, Sleeping Bear Press is deeply committed to its mission of providing beautiful picture books that engage, entertain, and empower. Award-winning books from Sleeping Bear Press provide opportunities for children to explore the world around them! ONE MISSION, ONE GOAL... GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
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Avery’s Tote Bags
Avery’s Home: Art with Purpose
Meet Avery, a self-taught artist from Indiana now living in Sarasota, Florida. With a background in Public Relations and Business from Baylor University, she found her passion by blending two loves — painting and design — into beautiful, functional home goods.
Every piece is created by Avery herself and proudly printed in the USA. Beyond art, each purchase supports meaningful causes, including ocean conservation, ending human trafficking, saving the bees, and helping foster and adoptive families.
Carry creativity wherever you go with eco-friendly tote bags crafted from organic cotton canvas and printed with Avery’s original hand-painted designs. Designed for comfort and durability, these spacious totes feature reinforced handles and a gusseted base — perfect for everyday use, beach trips, work, or shopping.
Our Reviews
Wonderful merchandise at reasonable prices! Oh, that popcorn is incredible!!
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Great communication, customer service and product! I love my Turtle Face bag- I will be back for Christmas gifts.
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(Connie Price Rupert )