De Kunstboer was founded in 1993 by Jim Boer in Haarlem as a gallery /shop for self-made bags, paintings and many other creative excesses. The collections 'pimped' bags that Jim has been making since 2006 behind the sewing machine in the store made so well that the artist the wholesaler has tackled seriously. Diaper bags, sports bags, lampshades and many collections of children's bags, backpacks and accessories followed.