Jnadesigns.com
Title
JNADesigns Quality Handbuilt Goods
Description
Coming from a background in design, graphics, metal arts, and leather work, Jenifer Nakatsu Arntson of JNA Designs makes quality hand-built vinyl goods such as hand bags, wallets, checkbooks, and accessories. Her materials are animal-friendly and her finished products are stylish and modern.
After working in leather for many years, Jen has switched to working entirely in vinyl but approaches design and construction with the same attention to detail, quality and function she learned when apprenticing to master-level leather craftsmen and metalsmiths. She is now an Austin-based artisan but has lived in Kyoto, St. Paul/Minneapolis, and Tokyo.
"Making things is my way of sharing joy with others. I started in accessories because I needed a handbag and never found what I wanted from stores, especially well-made non-leather items. I build my bags the way I do because I hate to do repairs! Vinyl comes in such great colors and finishes and is an affordable and appealing material to work with."
Languages
English
