Coyote Couture

By Johnny D. Boggs

Designer Gail Orrick, wearing a custom deerskin buffalo nickel Coyote Couture vest, paired with long coyote fur collar, custom hat from Burns Custom Hats, and turquoise earrings from KB Hansel Jewelry.

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Lifetime Leather

Lifetime Leather tote bags are enhanced with copper and brass rivets, magnetic clasps and antique-colored brass zippers. Larger products include crossbody purses, fanny packs, ladies rucksacks and messenger and duffle bags.

Arizona Company was founded on True Grit and Read more

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Blackrock Leather ‘N’ Rich

Applying Blackrock Leather ‘N’ Rich to a boot will not only clean and condition it but will add a waterproof layer and beautiful sheen.

Preserving Leather for Generations

By Danna Burns-Shaw 

Family Business

Family businesses are the backbone of Read more

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Fireman finds solace in leather crafting

“When I get to make a leather project, it allows me to escape a little. I get to clear my mind and it gives me a chance to reset. It keeps me in line – mentally and physically.”-Jeremy Unruh Read more
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Ezra Arthur

Revival of an Era

By Liisa Andreassen

Planned obsolescence. That’s something that Sebastian Sandersius, founder of Ezra Arthur, a brand and manufacturer of high fashion casual lifestyle accessories for men, has trouble with and so he decided to do Read more

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Clint Wilkinson

A Top-End Texas Leathercraft Hand

By Gene Fowler

When Clint Wilkinson was born in Denton, Texas, his grandfather Weldon Burgoon bartered a custom-made saddle to pay the doctor bill. Now, 36 years later, Clint carries on the family tradition Read more

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Duluth Pack

The Great-Great-Grandpa of Backpacks

By Gene Fowler

Camille Poirier arrived in Duluth, Minnesota, in the winter of 1870 with “my little stock of leather and tools.” The 32-year-old had learned the shoemaking trade in his native Canada. Like “almost Read more

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Traditional Leathercraft Meets High Tech

Arrow & Board creates a new generation of custom leather goods

By Lynn Ascrizzi

It comes as no surprise that the new moderns — that is, the 20-and-30-somethings — are crazy about high-tech products that fit their digitized lifestyles. Read more

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Javier Rodriguez

Leather for Artists

By Nick Pernokas

In the world of leather, accolades are given to those who can create the most unique or beautiful decoration on an object. So much the better if it’s functional. But there is another Read more

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Craighead Holsters

The Forgotten Leather

By Nick Pernokas

Don Bailey was checking out the saddle vendors at the Denver Market. Don was interested in saddles in a big way as he was the owner and curator of the Bailey Saddle Shop Read more

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