OUR STORY
The very first artisan clutch Beth created.
THE BRAND
In 2009, while living in downtown Nashville,
Beth created a purse by sewing two
vintage buttons to an art canvas.
She folded the bag and stitched the sides.
There was no clasp or magnet to hold it closed and no lining on the inside—just a raw, accidental, and explorative moment.
She carried the clutch to a few events, which
sparked great interest in her immediate creative
and fashionable village.
Thus, what is now known as the "artisan clutches" was born. To this day, it has fueled her creative journey with unique and one-of-a-kind handbags.
THE DESIGNER
The challenge is for my work to be sustainable,
unique, and hand-crafted. "Perfectly imperfect."
The goal is to create something with a feminine touch and a bold edge to your bag rotation.
The artisan purses are a unique item – produced by
my hands, not a machine. I dedicate an incredible amount of time to each detail, from selecting the materials to the creative process, while utilizing as many vintage and upcycled goods as possible.
I hope my work is received in the spirit of originality and fun – a result of my passion for creating objects and experimentation. I love making one-of-a-kind purses in small batches—conscious design with limited runs.
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GRATEFUL
I'm so grateful the Lord has placed these
wonderful people in my life.
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Mr. Flanery
Mother
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Amy Baker
dani keith
Judy & Don Miller
Veronica Matheny
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Thank you for helping me carry the load on this journey.
GRANT FUNDING
Beth Keener Designs is supported in part by the
West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Beth is a Professional Development Grant Awardee
for 2024 & 2025.
Governor Jim Justice presented the
arts & culture grants at Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg,
West Virginia, in January 2024.
Beth was photographed with the Governor, Baby Dog, and her Mother, Marilyn.
