"KVK BohoFair: Celebrating a 26-Year Journey in Artisan Craftsmanship"
I'm Kristin, the creator of KVK BohoFair. My creative journey began early—at just 11 years old, I was accepted into the Boston Ballet Company. That experience shaped my lifelong appreciation for creativity, discipline, and attention to detail. ✨
After my ballet career, I studied art and communications in college, but my hands never stopped creating. My business KVK Designs officially began 26 years ago with a single natural stone necklace I crafted from pyrite. When the owner of the gift shop I managed asked where I'd found such an unusual piece, I told her I had made it myself. She immediately invited me to sell my work in her store, and I knew I had found my calling.
What started with those first sales grew into a full line of jewelry once featured in boutiques nationwide. Today, I have intentionally returned to my roots, focusing exclusively on creating small-batch, artisan-made pieces directly for my customers.
When I launched KVK Designs in 2000, it was to share my passion for artisan-made natural stone jewelry and bohemian style. Today, I bring that same creative vision to my Etsy shop, KVK BohoFair, which operates as a dynamic, hybrid studio. I personally design and handcraft many pieces in my studio, often collaborating with talented friends and family—including Nick, my bench jeweler, and Becky, my mixed-media partner.
To bring more global artistry to my customers, I also collaborate with a circle of skilled artisan collectives in Nepal, Thailand, Guatemala, Kenya, India, and several other countries. Whether I am designing a piece from scratch or curating a traditional craft, I work closely with these partners to ensure every item reflects a shared love for heritage and quality. 🌍
From the initial design and global collaboration to the final photography and customer service, I am hands-on every step of the way (usually with my office cat, Lulu, supervising nearby). 🌙
Thank you for supporting 26 years of handmade creativity and small business. 🤍
— Kristin