Handbags
These bags are made using the same materials as the small medicine bags and the drum bags. Instead of being worn around the neck, these are designed with straps long enough to wear over the shoulder.
Some are available as pictured, all others can be copied, but will not be identical since each hide is different. I will do my best to duplicate as closely as possible. My available stock changes so check back often to see what's new.
Please note that these bags are not lined and are not designed to carry heavy loads as the deerskin will stretch.
My bags are featured in a small Puebloan owned and run shop on the Plaza in Taos, New Mexico. Dean Little Lake View Johnson is a pipemaker and hand crafts peacepipes of red pipestone as well as other stones and cedar. He lives on the Taos Pueblo and is adamant about showcasing the work of other Pueblo craftspeople. His pipes are wonderful, his shop eclectic and he, himself a delight to visit. If you are in Taos, stop by Smoke Signals at 121 N Plaza. If you can't visit personally, visit his web site at www.nativepeacepipes.com.
5 x 7 inch bag of double sueded deerskin with beads, feathers and long strap. $90
6 x 9 inch double sueded deerskin with metal button, saddle and gold fringe, braided strap, glass and metal beads and feathered strap.$90
This bag is 3x5 inches with a braided strap, stone button, Czech glass, metal and wooden beads, metal feather, Sold. Custom order available. $120.00
A 5 x 7 two tone, smoke and saddle tan bag, glass and metal Czech beads, feathers and a braided strap. $110.
These are but a few samples of materials used and sizes possible. See the gallery for more photos.
One of a Kind
This cell phone case measures about 4.5 x 2.5 inches before the fringe. It is fitted with a velcro flap on the back for hanging on a belt. It can also be made with a shoulder strap.It closes with hidden velcro under the flap for quick access. Custom made for $75.
