Our Story

Flying High was born in 1996 after Jeff and Lynn Mills traveled around the world, stopping in 13 different countries. For 2 1/2 years, the couple's lifestyle became boots and back packs. As young, adventurous individuals, they began collecting and absorbing all things textiles. Their collection of worldly treasures expanded with every country they visited. The couple began sending trinkets to family and friends back home in Chicago - this sparked a revelation, as they purchased more products with the intention of reselling in the USA. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Clothing in Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

Back Packs in Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ

Bags in Cambodia ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ

Jewelry and Tapestries in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

Hemp Hats and bags in Nepal ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต


While backpacking in the Annapurna Range in Nepal (literally on top of the world), Jeff and Lynn came up with the name Flying High.

It came from they way they felt at that time; Their hearts, ambition, creativity, emotions, were soaring - they were Flying High so it was printed on Hemp business cards with the Flying High label andย 
butterfly hang tags and they went to work.



The couple were Married in Nepal and while honeymooning they formulated the current Business Plan - Buy cool things from Honest and Trustworthy craftsman pay them fairly for better quality and resell them back in the USA to
people looking for unique gifts for themselves friends and family