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MeadowLark Crossbody, a black pebbled leather bag with hand-painted fringe showing a western meadowlark's yellow breast and black V
Front of the MeadowLark Crossbody showing the hand-painted yellow and black fringe and the Swarovski crystal on the front pocket
Western meadowlark, Montana's state bird, perched on a wooden fence post: the inspiration for the MeadowLark Crossbody
MeadowLark Crossbody with its black leather strap and antique brass hardware, showing the painted meadowlark fringe
Back of the MeadowLark Crossbody in black pebbled cow leather with yellow whipstitched side seams
Side angle of the MeadowLark Crossbody showing the hand-cut fringe painted with the meadowlark's yellow breast and streaked flanks
Back of the MeadowLark Crossbody with its adjustable black leather crossbody strap and maker's tab

Meadowlark Crossbody Bag

Sale price$495.00

The first song of a Montana spring, painted in yellow and black, swinging free.

The western meadowlark is Montana’s state bird, and it’s usually the first thing I hear when the snow starts letting go. You’ll find it on a fence post, chest bright yellow, wearing its black V like a bandana. I wanted to carry that.

I start with black pebbled cow leather for the body. Then I paint the meadowlark across the fringe by hand: the yellow breast, the bold black V, and the streaked black-and-white flanks that run down to the tips. After the paint has cured, I cut the fringe strand by strand. The bird breaks apart when you walk and comes back together when you stand still. The side seams are whipstitched in yellow to tie it all together.

A single Swarovski crystal is set on the front pocket. It catches the light the way a meadowlark catches your eye from across a field.

Details

  • Black pebbled cow leather
  • Hand-painted and hand-cut leather fringe
  • Front pocket with Swarovski crystal accent
  • Yellow side seams
  • Antique brass rivets and hardware
  • magnetic snap closure
  • 47" adjustable crossbody strap
  • Dimensions: 9.25" wide x 9" tall (no pockets)
MeadowLark Crossbody, a black pebbled leather bag with hand-painted fringe showing a western meadowlark's yellow breast and black V
Meadowlark Crossbody Bag Sale price$495.00

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If you like this style, but prefer changes in leather color, hardware finish, strap length, size, etc. send me a message and let’s see what we can make just for you!