handwoven straps to span centuries.
Growing up in the past, I began a career as a historical living history reenactor at the tender age of three, and a weaver by the time I was thirteen. I spent over twenty-five years perfecting the art, weaving period rifle and accoutrement straps for reenactors, museums, movies, and television worldwide. The job took it’s toll upon my wrists, and after struggling with tendonitis and carpal tunnel, I shifted my work to another passion—story-telling. The bulk of this website showcases my literary work, yet I created this page as a nod to my own history, and the traditional arts we are losing in this modern world. The straps I create here in my spare time reflect the traditions of the past, and a largely forgotten piece of America’s roots—the art of making by hand. Straps and Sashes posted here are in stock, and therefore, will be changing based upon availability.
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STRAP USES:
18th Century - 19th Century - Modern Day
Firearms, Powder Horns, Hunting/Shooting Bags.
Canteens, Walking Sticks, Belts, Sashes.
Guitars, Mandolins, and other instruments.
Hatbands, Armbands, Legties.
Cameras, purses, other equipment.
Modern wearers can use them as belts to go with dresses, blouse & skirt, as well as any of the above.
Cardwoven strap or sash, bright blue, gold, black & natural. $55. + $9. s/h. 1 3/4" x 73" --the length of this piece is longer than average, at 73" it can be used as either an accoutrement strap, or as a once-wrap waist sash.
Cardwoven Strap - Cross design woven in red, with black background and white and blue accents. -the length of this piece is longer than average, at 76" it can be used as either an accoutrement strap, or as a once-wrap waist sash. $55. Dimensions 1.5" wide x 76" long.
Cardwoven Strap woven in rust & blue/green with black accents. 1 1/4" wide x 63" long. $50. + $9. s/h.
Cardwoven flaming arrow design. 1 1/2" wide x 68" long. $50. + $9. s/h. Combined s/h on multiple straps. Cotton. Navy blue, silver moss, red.
Cardwoven strap in black, gold, olive green and mahogany brown. $50. + $9. s/h. Will combine shipping on multiple items.
An interesting Asymetrical diamond cardwoven strap in black & forest green with gold accents. 1 1/4" wide x 52 1/5" long. $50. + $9. s/h. Combined shipping on multiple items.
Cardwoven strap, evergreen tree design. $55. + $9. s/h. 1 3/4" wide x 77" long. Could be used as a strap or a belt/sash.
Brocaded strap woven in red and navy blue cotton. Double snake design, inspired by the Gadsden flag. $50. + $9. s/h. 2" x 55"
Brocaded strap woven in red and navy blue cotton. Alternating Diamonds. $50. + $9. s/h. 2" wide x 53.5"
Diamond Arrow Brocade. 1 1/4" wide x 57" long. Black, beige, green, gold accents. $45. + $9. s/h. Combined s/h on multiple straps. Cotton material.
Narrow Chevron Strap, black, forest, white accents, black and rust brocade. 1 1/4" x 55" long. $40. + $9. s/h. Combined shipping on multiple straps.
Black strap with natural and red border stripes. 1.5" wide x 58" long. $40 + $9. s/h. Will combine shipping on multiple items.
Double diamond brocade. $50. + $9. s/h. 2 1/4" wide x 63". Cotton material, brown, black, natural.
This is a unique strap in that it is woven using two very different weaving styles at the same time, on a hand loom. I will not be doing anything like this again. 2" x 65". $60. + $9. s/h. This strap has short fringe instead of the standard long braided fringes. Rust, black, gold.
This strap, with the alternating diamonds and zigzagged lines, is an Iroquois style reproduction design. Woven in black and gold with a red accent border. 2" x 52" Price $50. + $9. s/h. Shipping is combined on multiple items.
Earthy Straightwoven strap. $40. + $9. s/h. Beige, forest, rust. 2.5" wide x 57" long. Combined shipping on multiple straps. Cotton material.
Great Lakes Region Reproduction strap, woven in forest green and gold, with black accents. 1 3/4" width x 55.5" length. $50. + $9. s/h. Will combine shipping on multiple items.
Striking rust & gold strap with black and white edging, and forest green accents. 2" wide x 49" long. $40. +$9. s/h. Will combine shipping on multiple items.
Rust Speckled Straightwoven Strap. Rust, black, and gold accents. Speckled pattern. 3" wide x 59" long. $40. +$9. s/h. Combined shipping on multiple straps. Cotton material.
This sash is a soft Raw silk & wool blend. This is a material I cannot find anymore--unique. 2 3/4" wide x 128" long. $90. + $9. s/h.
Cardinal Red & Forest Green Straightwoven Strap. 2" x 51" $40. + $9. s/h
Cotton Strap Straightwoven. Natural, black, brown stripes. 1 3/4" x 49" $40. + $9. s/h.
Straightwoven Strap in rust, aqua blue, and black railroad tie pattern. 2 1/4" x 68" long. $40. + $9. s/h
Checkered Strap woven in forest green and natural. 1 1/4" x 49" $40. + $9. s/h
Guitar Strap with durable plastic adjustment slider. Leather tabs are handsewn on the ends of the strap.
Guitar Strap with durable plastic adjustment slider. Leather tabs are handsewn on the ends of the strap.
