Introducing the Castaway Trading Co!

[Manveruon]

Okay, so I've debated whether or not to put this up here since I got on the boards, but I think I will, because I'm shameless

Mainly I debated it because most of the things we sell aren't very ranger/middle-ages related, but are more at home in the 18th century, or in whatever strange universe Steampunk falls into. However, we DO have a few things that may very well be of interest to the folks on this forum, and I know there are a few around here who are also interested in later periods, so this may actually be of some interest to you kind folks!

Without further ado, I would like to introduce the Etsy shop I run with my girlfriend: the Castaway Trading Co.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CastawayTradingCo

Right now we're doing a Black Friday sale that will last all weekend long. All you have to do is type in "YARRR" at checkout to receive 20% off your purchase.

While, as mentioned, most of our items are in fact pirate related, we also have some very nice pouches that may suit the purposes of a ranger:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87092836/br ... ouch-small

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87092161/bl ... -made-from

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83413128/bl ... ouch-large

And our belts, while being based on a more piratey look might also fall well into the ranger category:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86575399/le ... ge-natural

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86101557/le ... atural-tan

And beyond that, we've got a several small bottles - perfect for carrying that little bit of intoxicating libation, or other specialty beverage, or even things like potions, herbs, etc.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82157170/pi ... und-bottle


So I hope you guys will take a look! We plan to have a lot more up in the near future too, so keep your eyes peeled!

Cheers!

[Kiriana]

You have some pretty neat stuff there.. I love the bottles hehe

[Manveruon]

Why thank you!
The bottles are definitely some of our more popular items, and some of my favorites too.

I also forgot to mention that a lot of the leather we use is actually upcycled overstock leather from the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. A gentleman who works with us has his own eBay business buying and selling movie props and costumes, and one of the things he got recently was a huge shipment of leather from Disney, that was overstock or scrap from the costume department, so we've been converting it into some new and interesting pieces!

[Manveruon]

We're putting up a ton of new stuff for the Holidays, so I just thought I'd spread the word a bit!

We've got some excellent new pouches:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87660994/re ... ouch-large
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88691755/bl ... ouch-large
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88768188/bl ... ouch-small
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87399021/re ... small-made
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87092836/br ... ouch-small

As well as a new baldric, which is probably my favorite new item:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88691078/le ... dark-brown

And our newest item, which I'm quite proud of, a neat aged leather wrist cuff:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88765774/ag ... ediumlarge


Lots of these would be great for rangering, or at least some form of cosplay/reenactment, so I figured they'd be right up the alley of most folks here.

Cheers!

[Manveruon]

Got a new belt pouch up as well as a new bottle! The bottle is in an olive-green color, so I thought it might just interest some here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91040102/pi ... v1_other_1

[Kiriana]

Very kool

[Manveruon]

Yet another new belt pouch is up! And this one's a big'n! I've also got an idea to start hand-sewing drawstring coin purses based on an actual medieval find. I use the same soft leather as our other pouches, and sew them by hand with waxed linen thread. I'll post a picture of my first one as soon as I can (that one's for me though, heh).

Anyway, here's the new pouch we DO have up:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91392665/re ... ouch-large

And we've got a couple smaller ones on the way, including a super-small dark-brown lambskin one that's perfect for the ranger who wants to carry a sharpening stone, fire-striker, or other small device! Keep an eye out!

[Manveruon]

Hi again folks! Just bumping this thread to show off my newest little pouch on the ol' Etsy store! I think you guys will really like this one! It's 100% hand-stitched with waxed linen cord, and features an antler button closure! Perfect for the ranger who needs to carry a few small sundries on a trek!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/96337632/re ... uch-medium


We're going to be doing a lot more hand-stitched items like this, and we're also veering in a slightly more medieval/fantasy direction lately (as opposed to the general castaway/pirate theme we've had going so far), so keep an eye out!

[Kiriana]

Oh nice!

[Manveruon]

Thanks! I like how it came out a lot. The pictures don't really do it any kind of justice. Gotta get a few new ones, and a couple of me wearing it. That might show it off a bit better. I really think it's perfect for someone on here.

[Manveruon]

Just a reminder to any newer rangers who may be looking for accessories to complete their kit - the Castaway Trading Co has been cranking out pouches like crazy lately!

We've still got the one mentioned above (and, I might add, one of my personal favorites):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/96337632/r ... uch-medium

And then we have several other varieties, including these coin purses, which are based on a real pouch from the High Middle Ages, now housed in the Museum of London:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/100290320/ ... -hand-sewn
And
https://www.etsy.com/listing/91399856/b ... -hand-sewn

And then this basic belt pouch:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/87399021/r ... small-made

As well as some flat, or 2-piece belt pouches/wallets:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/100291416/ ... large-hand
https://www.etsy.com/listing/100096396/ ... edium-hand


Keep an eye out for more coming soon! We've got lots of new stuff on the way! And if there's any small ranger-related item you need, feel free to run it by us and we'll let you know if we can make it!

[Manveruon]

Also, this little guy, which is another coin purse based on the museum find, but this one is more accurate to the size of the original:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/100701066/ ... -hand-sewn