OUR CRAFT
THE ARTISAN BAG
Inspiration
The design process starts with an idea that is fuelled by inspiration. Most ideas are created on the computer or sketched onto paper.
Materials
Choosing the materials is crucial for each artisan handbag. Because BKD artisan purses are one-of-a-kind, hand-painted art canvas, this bag is perfect for the vegan in your life. Everything from the colors to unique details is often chosen according to items found in the studio or submitted by clients.
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Assembling
Assembling is an exciting but tedious step in completing the bag, and there is no space for mistakes. It requires maximum attention, skills, and patience. Aside from connecting the final parts, this phase allows the bag to come to life, finally seeing things in a third dimension.
MADE IN USA
Designed and Crafted in America
Beth is proud to offer unique handbags that put you in the spotlight and allow you to support local craftsmanship and manufacturing.
Patriotism
Beth Keener Designs is where quality, style, and patriotism intertwine seamlessly, rediscovering the essence of authentic American production. Experience the pride of American-made handbags today.
HAND PAINTED VINTAGE
A Designer Favorite
Beth has collected vintage bags since the early 1990s. Each purse comes back to life at the tip of the paintbrush​ and in every detail.
Never Goes Out Of Style
Vintage clutches and handbags are classic and contemporary. You'll always be fashion-forward when you elevate your accessory game with vintage pieces. Like you, they never go out of style.
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Sustainability
One of the great outcomes of shopping vintage and repurposed fashion is that you don't have to sacrifice style. On the contrary, vintage pieces allow you to adopt a one-of-a-kind look, taking self-expression to a whole new level, which is what we're all about at Beth Keener Designs.
Another positive outcome is that buying vintage clothing and accessories helps keep items out of landfills and reduces the need for new clothing. Vintage items are often better able to be reused as they have typically been produced using higher manufacturing standards, making them longer-lasting compared to fast-fashion garments.
Plus, it reduces manual labor, where employees are subjected to unfair working conditions and minimal pay, primarily in countries outside the U.S.​​
SUSTAINABILITY
Beth Keener Designs takes pride in our commitment to sustainability. As a boutique brand, we remain dedicated to ethical production by creating small-batch lines of purses, as well as our signature "artisan bag" one-of-a-kind creations, hand-painted vintage purses, and upcycled and repurposed goods. We also collaborate with a network of American companies for both products and services.
Alex Leather Design is a family-owned and operated business in Los Angeles, California.
Wickett & Craig established in 1867 in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, is one of the last four American vegetable tanneries.
Hardware from The Buckle Guy
in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
For 80 years and across four generations, our family has been dedicated to serving our clients in the markets of leather goods, accessories, and manufacturing.