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The Full Story
13 HIPPÖ
About Me
Hi! My name is Ian Stewart :)
I am the owner, founder, and cobbler of 13 HIPPÖ. Thanks for stopping by! Learn more about my story below...
The Beginning...
Rope sandals weren't invented in a cluttered suburban garage in Seattle or in the dark shadowy depths of Silicon Valley. Truth be told they were created in one of the least suspecting places on Earth. Here is the serendipitous story of how Ian Stewart first encountered rope sandals and their mysterious origins.
The year was 2018. Spring was upon us. The yet to be founder of 13 HIPPÖ, was growing tired of staring out of the window from his office cubicle. He was bored of the 9 to 5 grind and how mundane his life was becoming.
In pursuit of happiness, Ian decided to quit his job and embark on a spontaneous road trip across the Americas. While on this journey he stumbled upon a hippie community in the middle of nowhere USA. The community itself was located in a secluded area of Missouri, hidden deep into the Ozark Mountains.
He decided to stay amongst the hippies for a period of 21 days where he worked in exchange for food and accommodations. It was at this isolated community that Ian first discovered rope sandals and learned the lost art of making them by hand.
After returning home to Canada, Ian started the long and challenging process of setting up a sandal workshop in his basement. After it was complete, he continued to practice and hone his newfound skills.
Over the next few weeks he eventually mastered the art of making rope sandals and began to sell them to his close friends and family. Word quickly traveled and he found himself making rope sandals on a full-time basis to keep up with the demand.
To Be Continued...
After returning home to Canada, Ian started the long and challenging process of setting up a sandal workshop in his basement. After it was complete, he continued to practice and hone his newfound skills.
Over the next few weeks he eventually mastered the art of making rope sandals and began to sell them to his close friends and family. Word quickly traveled and he found himself making rope sandals on a full-time basis to keep up with the demand.
