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Tooled Leather: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

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Setting the bar very high for any good imaginable, tooled leather adds a look that not only says “custom-made” but also “quality craftsmanship.” Everything from saddles (of course) to saddlebags, wallets to purses, armbands to even kitchen countertops (yes, you read that right), is given that special je ne sai quoi about them that practically makes us purr. And, what would Texas be without saddles? That would have been a sad state of affairs indeed – especially since it leads to a unique western lifestyle, and that’s what tooled leather is all about. It’s the stuff that dreams are made of.

Tooled Leather Countertops = Kitchen Goals

Tooled Leather: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

Photo: Facebook/Western General Store

Marty Kosel of Kosel Saddlery has completed a tooled leather countertop, sealed and ready to prep only the greatest meal on earth – the one you’ll make on it in your western-designed kitchen! He gives away his craftsmanship secrets in a blog article you’ll want to read up on if you’re all about being a do-it-yourselfer, or if you simply are interested in how this terrific display is put together.

Sweet Dreams Are Made of These

Tooled Leather: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

Photo: Instagram/buffalogirllife

This Dreamcatcher Festival Bag is a little more doable in the size and budget department for many of us that are into tooled leather (plus its portable and pretty!) Featuring “…signature Buffalo Girl embellishments with a slouchy, light-weight design that’s extra comfortable. Made of delightfully soft suede with skilfully hand carved and hand dyed rustic leather panels, it features a round Labradorite, known as the stone of transformation and magic,” this bag is a must-have for this spring and summer festival season!

Tooled Leather Hat Luxury

Tooled Leather: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

Photo: Instagram/clothesfordoes

McIntire Saddlery is churning out some of this year’s hottest hat looks, turning heads throughout Texas from their location in Cisco. This beautiful buffalo design is tooled and painted to not only talk the talk but walk the walk in terms of quality and craftsmanship. Look them up online or check out one of the many western wear retailers that stock their goods for a piece of this caliber, or a look at the rest of their wonderful line!