Philip Karto PK.01 Art Is Freedom Birkin bag in pink with hand-painted drip effect on leather.

Back view of Philip Karto PK.01 Art Is Freedom Birkin bag with hand-painted statement on black Hermès leather

Philip Karto PK.01 Art Is Freedom Birkin bag featuring hand-painted drip effect on leather

ART IS FREEDOM | Birkin - PK.01 Edition

$32,490.00 USD

PK.01 | Hermès – Birkin Bag

The Birkin bag was conceived as a structure — a form defined by frame, proportion, and vertical balance.

In PK.01 | ART IS FREEDOM, Philip Karto introduces the gesture against that order. The paint does not dissolve into the surface. It presses against it.

The Birkin bag holds its authority. The statement remains contained, tension visible, structure intact.

Size:

30 35 40

Color:

pink

Variant

In stock

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Authentic Vintage

Numbered Edition

Atelier Made

Piece specifications

Reinterpreted from an authentic vintage Hermès Birkin

Hand-painted original artwork by Philip Karto
Authentic vintage leather may include Togo, Clemence, Epsom, Swift, Calfskin, Box Calf, or Goatskin preserved and elevated
Original Hermès interior preserved as found, a testament to the bag's authentic provenance
Original Hermès hardware: lock, keys, front plates, and feet, maintained and preserved

Hermès Turn-Lock Closure & Hardware
Solid brass base plated with precious metals (Hardware finish varies depending on the vintage piece received):

Gold Hardware (GHW): 18-karat gold plating, warm and enduring (sometimes 24-karat gold plating on certain vintage pieces)
Palladium Hardware (PHW): Palladium-plated, from the platinum group, whiter and brighter than silver
Locks, keys, front plates, and feet all match in finish

As this original Hermès piece is entirely handmade, dimensions may vary slightly. Leather type and color tones may vary due to the vintage nature of each piece.

No two pieces are identical.

Transformed in The Philip Karto Atelier.

Size chart

Birkin 30 — L 11.8" x H 8.7" x D 6.3" (30 x 22 x 16 cm)
Birkin 35 — L 13.8" x H 9.8" x D 7.1" (35 x 25 x 18 cm)
Birkin 40 — L 15.7" x H 11.8" x D 8.3" (40 x 30 x 21 cm)

Suitable for Carry-on + Check-in

Numbered Edition & Traceability

Every Philip Karto piece is individually numbered and registered at the Philip Karto Atelier.

Your bag comes with a unique PK plate. A physical proof of authenticity and traceability that identifies your piece within our registry.

This number guarantees that the piece you hold is an original Philip Karto creation, built on an authentic vintage foundation and transformed by hand in our atelier.

One number. One piece. Yours.

Authentication & Provenance

This piece is built upon an authentic vintage luxury foundation, transformed and hand-customized by Philip Karto in his atelier. Philip Karto is an independent artist, not affiliated with or endorsed by the original brand.

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Shipping & Returns

Returns:
We offer a 7-day return policy on all eligible pieces. Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging. Simply contact our support team to start your return, and we’ll guide you through the process quickly and hassle-free.

Shipping:
We ship worldwide using DHL Express, ensuring fast and reliable delivery. Tracking details will be provided so you can follow your order every step of the way. Shipping costs and delivery times vary depending on your location.

ART IS FREEDOM | Birkin - PK.01 Edition

$32,490.00 USD