About Nomadic State of Mind

Nomadic State of Mind, a grassroots rope art company founded by Chris Anderson, began its voyage in the late ’90s. In the early years, we ran the business out of a 1969 VW bus, which also served as Chris’ summer home (what nature-loving, outdoor sports enthusiast, raft guide with a music guided-soul didn’t spend some time in a VW bus?). While we have come a long way since Chris’ van days, our philosophy has stayed consistent– If it is done right in the beginning, it will last a long time. At the turn of the century (the last one), Chris was introduced to a small community in Nicaragua that had been through some tough times and was in need of reliable income. He taught a small group how to make rope sandals while creating a culture rooted in fair trade, ethical practices, and of course our philosophy– Do it right. The road navigating the “Wild West” of Nicaragua was long and bumpy with scattered thunderstorms and occasional rainbows. However, with perseverance and inspiration from lots of happy feet wandering the planet, we have found a home there for over a decade. So from a van by the river to international distribution, we have continued to grow and “do it right”. Occasionally we let our imaginations take over which lead to an increased product line with the addition of various forms of rope art using sandal scraps, from handbags to water bottle carriers, to rugs and more. Made by real hands for wandering feet.Read their story