Hand-carved leather doctor’s bag.
$9,850.00
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Ask the ArtisanHand-Carved Leather Doctor’s Bag – A Heirloom of Western Craftsmanship
This hand-carved leather doctor’s bag is a striking fusion of timeless utility and artisanal elegance. Crafted entirely by hand, each bag features deeply tooled leather panels with intricate Western motifs, showcasing the skill and soul of true craftsmanship. Every detail—from the precision of the carving to the warm, burnished finish—tells a story of tradition and pride.
Structured yet supple, the bag offers ample space for daily essentials, with a classic hinged frame that opens wide for easy access. Solid brass hardware and a sturdy leather handle complete the design, making it both a functional travel companion and a showpiece of rustic luxury.
Whether used as a carryall, statement accessory, or cherished heirloom, this doctor’s bag captures the spirit of the frontier—rugged, refined, and built to last a lifetime.
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.
