About this Product
This is a Handmade Leather Guitar Strap Featuring a Viking or Norse motif. Crafted from ultra thick premium vegetable tanned leather, the instrument strap has been hand dyed and tooled, and the details are highlighted in natural tan for eye catching contrast.
Selected portions of the artwork are highlighted in natural tan, with the remainder of the strap hand dyed in a distressed Antique Dark Brown.
The colors and designs come together to make a truly special and unique guitar strap.
This instrument strap would be an amazingly thoughtful gift for a guitar or bass player, particularly those who enjoy ancient Norse and Viking culture and mythology, or those who favor a wider guitar strap. The thick leather and width make it suitable for all types of guitars, from a light acoustic to a heavier guitar or bass. It feels good on the shoulder and looks incredible.
Featuring:
- Odin's Ravens (they served as Odins oracles/scouts)
- Thor's Hammer (Mjolnir)
- Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur
Materials:
- Full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. Full grain leather retains the full richness and character of the leather.
- Eco water-based dye
- Acrylic sealant to protect the finish
Dimensions/Sizing:
- Length: Approximately 47" to 55" total length, and from approximately 46" to 54" hole to hole. This design has adjustment slots on one side only.
Width: 3.5" wide
Colors:
- Strap base color: Antique Dark Brown
- Artwork colors: Black engraving with natural tan highlights
True Craftworks
Meet the Maker
I have always had an interest in handcrafts and art since I was a young boy. My father is an artist & former art teacher, so from early on I learned to respect and appreciate arts & crafts and the time and love that goes into the creative process.
Following my passion, I pursued a degree in Fine Arts. Early positions in graphic design cascaded into a career in the game industry.
After stepping away from the industry I moved to refocus on more creative pursuits and get back to working with my hands.
Being a long-time game enthusiast and not being satisfied with all the mass-produced game card cases, I decided to make one for myself. From there I branched out into doing other special projects for my family. My pieces were receiving a lot of positive feedback which gave me the inspiration to start making pieces for others who might enjoy and appreciate them too.
Although the market has changed quite a bit over the last several years with mass produced items masquerading as handmade, I am proud to continue crafting hand made goods at home in my studio for the love and enjoyment of the creative process.
My interests in world religions, spirituality, philosophy, ancient symbology & lore, mythology across all cultures permeate throughout my work and art pieces.
It feels fantastic to use my hands to create objects of lasting beauty and longevity.
The pieces made in my studio are crafted - created with passion. They are true craftworks.
How it’s Made
The edges were hand carved and beveled.
The design was permanently etched into the leather.
The leather was specially hand dyed to enhance the natural beauty of the leather with a unique distressed finish, so it has a great vintage look.
Several top coats were applied to add a subtle satin finish that will both enhance the beauty and longevity of your strap.
Like the best songs, this guitar strap will just get better with time.
What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Vegetable tanning is an organic process to preserve the leather. It uses natural tannins from plant sources, making it more environmentally friendly. It’s a slow process which takes weeks to months to complete. Vegetable-tanned leather has some rigidity to it, which helps the product to retain its shape and integrity. Vegetable-tanned leather will soften and develop a rich patina over time, meaning your item will develop a unique and appealing appearance as it ages, only getting better with time. By contrast, chrome-tanned leather is quickly chemically and more inexpensively tanned. It may present toxins to the environment and manufacturing employees. "Vegan", faux, or PU leather is petroleum-based polyurethane/vinyl.
Shop Policies
Ready-made items: Returns accepted within 7 days (from date of delivery): Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Custom Orders: No returns on custom orders.
