Spartina 449

Drawing inspiration from the rustic beauty and unspoiled charm of Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, Spartina 449 is an upscale women’s lifestyle brand, featuring high-quality linen & leather handbags, accessories, golf products, jewelry, apparel and more. Designed by the water’s edge, yet recognized around the world, Spartina 449’s appeal combines colorful seaside themes with fashion-forward styles, creating a unique look for women everywhere. Carry a piece of Spartina and you’re carrying a piece of the Lowcountry: it’s history, culture and natural beauty, with fascinating tales woven into every Spartina pattern.

Spartina 449 is committed to giving back to worthy causes, including the primary source of its inspiration, Daufuskie Island. The company annually donates a portion of its proceeds to the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation and Museum, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the island’s unique cultural heritage and byways. Moreover, Spartina supports various causes through unique product launches, including Mermaids for Military and Mermaids for Mammograms. To learn more, visit www.spartina449.com/givingback.

Our signature linen fabric that’s incorporated into many of our accessories is harvested and spun from fields of flax in Belgium and France: it’s more durable than cotton and we protect it with a special water-resistant coating. Our golden icon – the lovely Spartina mermaid that adorns every product we make – she harkens back to the 1700’s. Local legends tell of sailors who gazed upon the moonlit sea, convinced they saw mermaids dancing and leaping along the shore. Although these mermaids were probably local dolphin at play, to us, their legend is real and their tale lives on.