all quejimenez leather handbags are entirely hand crafted out of american, premium quality hide, created with environmental responsibility.
hand-crafted, artisan made
when you purchase a bag from quejimenez, you are purchasing a hand-crafted, artisan made product from a micro small business. all handbags are created by kiandra jimenez, artist and leather craftswoman.
environmentally friendly materials
all leather is purchased locally from a family-owned business as a by-product of the meat industry. what does this mean? the animals are not killed for their hides, the hides are produced after the meat is harvested for the meat industry.
tanned leather (hide) used for quejimenez handbags are not tanned using harmful chemicals, all leather is vegetable tanned, or tanned in a process that uses natural plant, tree and bark materials.
products are material conscious
all handbags are designed and created with a conscious eye towards material usage. part of quejimenez design principle is to be respectful of the animal who offered its life for our usage. with this in mind more of the animal is not taken than what is needed, and material is not wasted.
what does this mean? quejimenez bags are not lined, particularly with leather. quejimenez does not "gild the lily" by adding additional leather which uses more material, covers the natural suede lining of premium leather hide, and also uses highly toxic glues.
all paint and protective finishes are eco-conscious/environmentally responsible
all paint and protective finishes are environmentally friendly, and water-based. our paint and finishes are also purchased from a small, family-owned, local business has specializes in leather products for over a century.
quejimenez has a "no-glue" policy, all products are hand-sewn and bypass the use of harsh, hazardous leather and shoe glue.
sustainable design
lastly, all quejimenez handbags are designed classically, in the old tradition of leatherworking and saddlery. our bags are heirloom designed to last generations, and therefore are designed to reflect timeless style, practicality, and craftswomanship.
quejimenez bags are not designed to be carried a season, but rather for generations. by lasting a lifetime this pays homage to the artisan, the animal and the "life" of the wearer.
