Beeswax Bread Bags
Handmade Beeswax Bread BagsYes...I make these too.
These bags began with a question.
A customer was standing at my market table purchasing a loaf of sourdough when she asked me,
“How should I store the bread?”
I gave her the only answer I could honestly give.
“I don't know, but I'll find out.”
And off I went.
I researched the best ways to store naturally fermented sourdough. I watched videos. I learned about beeswax-treated fabric. Then I went to the craft store, bought some cotton, cut my first pieces, and began teaching myself another craft.
What started with one customer's question has become one of the most unexpected parts of Art of The Crumb.
And yes...
Every beeswax bread bag you see on my market table is made by me.
I select the fabric.
I cut it.
I sew it.
I treat it with beeswax.
And more often than not, when someone at market asks, “Wait...you actually make these?” I find myself grabbing a bag, turning it inside out, and showing them exactly how it was made.
A Natural Extension of the Bread
Sourdough is often described as a living loaf. It is made through a living fermentation process, and after baking, it continues to change depending upon how it is stored.
It needs balance.
Too much exposure to air, and it dries out.
Too little airflow, and the crust can soften.
Beeswax-treated cotton offers a simple middle ground by protecting the loaf while still allowing some breathability.
It isn't about preserving bread indefinitely.
It is about honoring it while it is meant to be enjoyed.
Made With Intention
Every Art of The Crumb bread bag begins with 100% cotton fabric that I hand-select and 100% organic beeswax pellets that I apply myself.
Simple materials.
Made by hand.
Used with purpose.
And designed to become something you can use again and again in your own kitchen.
One of my favorite things is having customers return to market and tell me how well their bags are working.
But perhaps the biggest surprise has been the people who aren't looking for bread at all.
They'll be walking past my booth, spot the bags, stop, and say,
“Are those what I think they are? Are those beeswax bread bags? I've been looking for these!”
I never expected that when I made my first one.
Then again, I never expected much of what has grown from this little bakery.
Sometimes it simply begins with a question.
Care Instructions
To care for your beeswax bread bag:
Rinse with cold water.
Use a gentle soap when needed.
Allow the bag to air dry completely.
Avoid heat, which can soften or affect the beeswax coating.
With proper care, your bag can be used again and again as part of your daily rhythm.
A Small Note on Use
These bags are designed to close with a gentle hand.
Hold the top of the fabric with one hand, gather both drawstrings together, and pull them softly in the same direction.
Avoid pulling the strings apart in opposite directions, as doing so can place unnecessary strain on the seams over time.
Like the bread they carry, these bags respond best to a little care and intention.
A Final Thought
These bags are not just about storage.
They are another piece of a journey that began with curiosity and a willingness to say,
“I don't know, but I'll find out.”
And somehow, that simple answer has led me to some of the most unexpected places.
Warmly,
Kathy
Art of The Crumb
“Your bags are Fabulous! I have a loaf that I baked a week ago and has lived in one of your bags the entire time. I pulled it out last night. It looks, feels and tastes like I baked it yesterday.”
Jamie B, CA
