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Richmond, VA

Expanding a community-focused design studio with a new retail and coffee space.

• Established Brand: Lineage has nearly a decade of experience in creating handcrafted goods.
• Community Partnerships: The company collaborates with over 100 small businesses and artists.
• New Location: Plans to open a new retail and coffee space in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition.
• Award-Winning: Recipient of the 2018 Made in Virginia Award from Virginia Living Magazine.
• Diverse Product Range: Offers bags, accessories, candles, and home fragrances.

Lineage, based in Richmond, Virginia, is a multidisciplinary design studio and independent retailer known for its handcrafted goods. Founded in 2016, the company produces a range of canvas and leather bags, accessories, candles, and home fragrance products. Lineage operates two retail stores in Richmond and Harrisonburg, as well as an online store, and wholesales select products to independent retailers nationwide. The retail locations feature Lineage’s handmade goods alongside a curated selection of home goods, apparel, and gifts from other small businesses.

The company is raising funds to support the completion of a new location in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood. This space will combine a coffee bar with retail offerings, showcasing Lineage’s products and those of local makers. The funds will be used for construction, equipment, staff training, and inventory. The new location aims to enhance community engagement through workshops, artist demonstrations, and events, strengthening Lineage’s community-focused business model.

Company Info

Lineage is a design studio and retailer creating handcrafted bags, accessories, and home goods, with a focus on community collaboration.

Lineage is a multidisciplinary design studio and independent retailer based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in handcrafted goods. Founded in 2016, the company produces a range of canvas and leather bags, accessories, candles, and home fragrance products. Lineage operates two retail locations in Richmond and Harrisonburg, as well as an online store, and wholesales select products to independent retailers nationwide. The retail stores feature Lineage’s handmade goods alongside a curated selection of home goods, apparel, and gifts from other small businesses and makers.

Committed to community engagement, Lineage collaborates with over 100 small businesses, artists, and makers. The company plans to open a third location in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood, which will include a coffee bar and retail space designed to host workshops, artist demonstrations, and live events. This expansion aims to enhance Lineage’s community ties and showcase its dedication to craftsmanship and creativity.