The high desert seems to generate its own creative force field, attracting and inspiring artists for decades. Today’s generation showcases its work at BKB Handcrafted Art + Design. The Palm Springs outlet of this shop (the original is in Joshua Tree) features locally crafted, modern pieces, each one chosen for its soul and authenticity. You’ll find pendant lights and vessels by the shop’s founder, ceramicist Brian Bosworth, along with desert-influenced weavings by All Roads Studio, block prints by Aili Schmeltz, and sculpture by Jonathan Cross, displayed in a gallery-like space that’s both minimalist and warm. The shop’s selective, exclusive element extends to locally made olive oil, jewelry, and furniture, too, making it a must-visit for thoughtful gifts and souvenirs. BKB has also become a stylish and unparalleled hub for the desert’s creative community, regularly hosting art openings, artist talks, and events. Pro tip: Swing by on a Saturday—that’s when artists usually drop by to deliver new work or just hang out.
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
BKB Handcrafted Art + Design, Palm Springs, CA
Lisa Corson, AFAR Media
