Leather Bolo with Sterling Conchos
This beautifully crafted bolo by Cordon y Cuero is exemplary of western braiding with a Spanish influence. If you are looking for a very fine bolo, this is it. Two 4-plait cords each with a diameter of 1/16th inch are held together and adjusted with three sterling silver conchos. The end of each braid has either one or two sterling silver beads. The total length is approximately 43 inches. Color is Multi-Brown. The leather is vegetable tanned cowhide. Handcrafted in the USA by Cordon y Cuero.
This beautifully crafted bolo by Cordon y Cuero is exemplary of western braiding with a Spanish influence. If you are looking for a very fine bolo, this is it. Two 4-plait cords each with a diameter of 1/16th inch are held together and adjusted with three sterling silver conchos. The end of each braid has either one or two sterling silver beads. The total length is approximately 43 inches. Color is Multi-Brown. The leather is vegetable tanned cowhide. Handcrafted in the USA by Cordon y Cuero.
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Cordon y Cuero
Cordon y Cuero was founded and operated for years by the husband/wife team of Larry and Jaya Knapp. Larry and Jaya spent time in Ibeza, Spain in the 1970's where they leant the skills of leather craftsmanship. While in Spain, Larry developed his unique snake belt, with its rounded outer side and flat inner side. The Knapps returned to the US, locating in Taos, New Mexico where they continued to produce sophisticated leatherwork, with Larry's specialty continuing to be belts and Jaya producing fine leather jewelry. Their daughter, Anyma, is now taking over operation of the company, continuing to produce fine leatherwork.
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