FOUNT was founded in 2014 by husband and wife creative team Phillip and Jackie Wachter, and born out of their desire to craft beautiful and lasting leather bags. FOUNT uses the finest ethically sourced leather and materials available to craft classic American heritage goods that can be carried by your side for years to come. The word FOUNT is a noun that means “an abundant source of desirable quality,” the perfect name for the company as they wanted to be sure quality was at the forefront of all of their designs. FOUNT uses full-grain Italian leather for the majority of its products. Utilizing British hides that are a byproduct of the food industry, FOUNT partnered with an Italian tannery founded in 1865 to choose the weight, colors, and characteristics that comprise the signature leather. FOUNT bags are designed with intention in Cleveland, Ohio and handcrafted by skilled artisans in Ohio, the Dominican Republic and Leon, Mexico. The artisan partnership in the Dominican Republic is a family-owned, multi-generational establishment that has been in business for over 100 years. Both of partnerships were found through a Fair Trade consultant, and the team works in collaboration with the partner craftsmen on a weekly basis to ensure exceptional product quality, fair labor practices, and livable wages.