I’m Traci.
Founder & Artist
Vitola BandWorks™
I Preserve Memories.
Every band I collect represents a moment, a celebration, a connection. I honor those memories through art that lasts.
I Create With Purpose.
I don’t just decorate tables. I transform memories into functional art that brings people together.
I Build Legacies.
What begins as a small keepsake becomes part of a larger story—preserving moments that will be cherished for generations.
Every piece begins with a story. Carefully collected bands become part of a lasting legacy—preserving moments that gather around the table.
Where Passion Meets Artistry
What began as a love for cigars and the stories they carry has grown into a passion for transforming authentic cigar bands into handcrafted pieces that preserve memories, celebrate milestones, and spark conversation.
For me, cigar bands are more than decorative paper. Each one can represent a favorite cigar, a special celebration, time shared with friends, or a quiet moment at the end of a long day. I saw the beauty in those small keepsakes and imagined giving them a permanent place where their stories could continue to live.
That vision became Vitola BandWorks™.
Every piece I create is personal. I thoughtfully arrange each band by hand, allowing its colors, character, and history to become part of a one-of-a-kind design. The process requires patience, creativity, and careful attention to detail—but it also gives me the opportunity to turn something meaningful into functional art.
Vitola BandWorks™ is where my passion for cigar culture, storytelling, and artistry comes together with a purpose: to preserve memories and give them a home. My hope is that every finished piece feels deeply personal to its owner—because the most meaningful art does more than complete a room. It holds memories, celebrates a journey, and gives people a story worth sharing.
Why Vitola?
In the cigar world, a vitola refers to a cigar’s size and shape—details that influence the experience of every smoke.
At Vitola BandWorks™, the name represents something more. Just as every cigar has its own character, every table I create has its own story. No two pieces are exactly alike.
What We Believe
We believe the best conversations happen around a table.
We believe craftsmanship deserves patience.
We believe memories deserve to be preserved.
We believe beautiful things should be lived with—not hidden away.
We believe every story deserves a home.
The furniture is the canvas.
The cigar bands are the medium.
The stories are the product.
The artistry isn’t simply in applying cigar bands to furniture—it’s in preserving the stories that make every commission one of a kind.