Leather bowl with lid.
$8,575.00
Custom Order1 in stock
Ask the ArtisanCiotola in Pelle – Handcrafted Leather Bowl with Lid
Inspired by old-world craftsmanship and Western practicality, the Ciotola in Pelle is a refined storage piece that balances form and function with rugged elegance. Handcrafted from premium leather, this lidded bowl features rich tones, natural grain textures, and meticulous stitching that speaks to artisanal heritage.
Perfect for storing keepsakes, desk accessories, or simply adding a touch of Western sophistication to your home or office décor, the Ciotola in Pelle brings warmth, character, and quiet luxury to any space. The snug-fitting leather lid enhances both utility and aesthetic, creating a timeless piece that ages beautifully with use.
Rustic, refined, and unmistakably unique—this is leatherwork with soul.
A native of Wyoming, John L. Blair is a second-generation saddle maker who studied under his father, Neal L. Blair and Tony J. Holmes. With over forty years of saddle making experience, John has shown in Reno, Dallas, Jackson, Wyoming, at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum, Wyoming State Museum, the American Heritage Center and received a special invitation to show in Osaka, Japan. John has been featured in Saddle Making of Wyoming and Saddle Bits and Spurs, and was awarded Best Artist Historical Craftsmanship in 2013 and 2016, Best Leather Artist in 2017, and Exhibitors Choice in 2018 at the Western Design Conference in Jackson, Wyoming. John participated in the 2020 Made in America Product Showcase at the White House.
John has built saddles for Slim Pickens, Prairie Edge, Miss Rodeo Wyoming, collectors and horse people throughout the United States, among countless custom leather goods built to high standards. He resides in the lower Shell Valley in Greybull Wyoming.
