MY MATERIALS
Better materials. Better choices.
Every material leaves a footprint. This doesn't mean I stop creating.
It means I choose more carefully.
Today the studio is gradually transitioning toward lower-impact materials, natural leather form regenerative farming, and thoughtfully sourced alternatives.
Every decision asks the same question:
Can this be made more responsibly without compromising beauty or longevity?
Because the most sustainable bag is often the one you'll still love ten years from now.
HANDMADE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Every bag is made here.
Every bag is designed and handcrafted in my studio, one at a time.
No factory. No production line.
Just careful hands, good tools, and the freedom keep improving every design.
I believe craftsmanship still has a place in a fast moving world.
WHY SAN FRANCISCO
A City that inspires.
San Francisco has always been a city that welcomes new ideas.
Design. Innovation. Creativity. Different cultures. Independent makers.
Living here constantly reminds me that thoughtful can change everyday life.
That's the spirit I want every Khelman Bag to carry.
CUSTOM ORDERS
For the holiday season.
Customized commissions are currently limited while I work on the next collection.
Reservations for holiday delivery are now open.
Orders placed today will begin production late October and November, in time for the holiday season.
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✦ A NEW COLLECTION IS TAKING SHAPE ✦
I'm spending time this season developing new designs and exploring better materials with less impact on our planet.
Every new bag begins with months of sketching, prototyping and testing before it even reaches the studio shelves.
Small releases. No rush. No unnecessary waste.
Behind the craft
Hi, I'm Ksenia — bag designer and founder of Khelman Studio. My work has been featured in Paris Fashion Week, ELLE and Glamour.
Khelman Studio is a small, made-to-order slow fashion brand dedicated to creating sustainable and long-lasting bags for a timeless and stylish wardrobe.
Creating every bag once it's ordered reduces waste to an absolute minimum, and because everything is made for you from scratch, you're welcome to customize your bag so I can make it a perfect fit.
Every order means the absolute world to me. Thank you so much for choosing to shop from a small and ethical fashion brand.
I started making bags back in 2008 when my favorite one fell apart — and I’ve been exploring shapes, leather, stitching, and structure ever since.
What began as a personal challenge became a lifelong love. Today, I split my time between making custom and ready-to-go bags, and helping others bring their ideas to life with bag-making classes and sewing patterns.
I believe a bag should be more than just something to carry things — it can be a memory, a feeling, a daily ritual, or a joyful reminder that you made something with your own two hands.
