Retired Barn Saddle - Shoulder Bag

Each bag made from retired saddles is a one of a kind piece. The various saddle pieces serves as a beautiful picture story book. These projects allow the saddle owner to transform a retired saddle into something they can continue to use, or they can pass it along to someone else. 

 This particular bag was made from a retired barn saddle, that was donated to me. It was is such tough shape, I wasn't sure if the leather was usable... I was wrong. It turned into a beautiful bag with a story of it's own.

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