The Leatherman Hat Bands
The art of leatherwork is the purview of only a handful of artisans within reach of this artist's work. World renowned for hand tooled and painted leather in scenes reminiscent of the Native Americans, the Leatherman's artwork is highly sought after by collectors.
He began tooling leather in 1967, and pursued his craft by opening a leather shop in the 1970's - belts, bags, sandals and hatbands. He met with such great success that he began entering competitions where he consistently won. Soon he was working on commissioned pieces, restoring leather antiques and creating detailing on custom cars.
When he came to Taos in 2002 he became interested in the religious aspects and traditional lifestyles of the Native American community. Always drawn to indigenous cultures, he finds his work strongly influenced by the simple needs of family, home and spiritual balance.
He began tooling leather in 1967, and pursued his craft by opening a leather shop in the 1970's - belts, bags, sandals and hatbands. He met with such great success that he began entering competitions where he consistently won. Soon he was working on commissioned pieces, restoring leather antiques and creating detailing on custom cars.
When he came to Taos in 2002 he became interested in the religious aspects and traditional lifestyles of the Native American community. Always drawn to indigenous cultures, he finds his work strongly influenced by the simple needs of family, home and spiritual balance.
