Behind the label " Van alkine " stays Alkine van der Laan. Her passion for design and craftsmanship is available from her childhood. As a girl of five she paraded with bags and shoes from her mother and aunt. At the age of fourteen she started her own clothing and bags to make. First, only textiles, but later also of leather. Leather is a beautiful natural material to work with. Alkine has followed several courses and workshops in the field of design and textiles. In 2011, she successfully completed the only national craft bags training SVGB in Nieuwegein and Sint Lucas in Boxtel. Subsequently, she earned a certificate in the field of designing and producing bags . In March 2013, Atelier of Bags Van alkine is recognized as a training company for creative craftsman and leather goods maker .