Friday, September 20, 2013

Large Beavertail Flap Pouch

This pouch was inspired by one in the book "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch" by Madison Grant.  The original shown in the book is listed as found in the valley of Virginia and dating 1835-40.  This is made from 3/4 oz vegetable tan cowhide, and has a strap made by weaver Kris Pollizzi, and has a homespun-style fabric lining the underside of the flap.  The main body of the pouch measures about 7.5" wide by 8.5" tall.





Sunday, September 1, 2013

Ticking & Barktan Bag

This pouch is made with mostly ticking fabric, and has a flap and a back panel of barktan deer hide.  There is a layer of linen inside as well to give it some extra strength.  The basic design was inspired by a pouch shown in Jim Webb's book on southern pouches and accoutrements.  The overall size is 6 1/2" wide by 7" tall.  The strap is made from hemp webbing and to it I attached a length of stained leather cord with a forged vent pick and a carved antler powder measure.  The small green horn was made by Pete Hutton.