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Talented leather artisan Kara Ginther creates beautifully carved Brooks saddles. The intricately engraved bicycle seats are created in various colors, styles and types of leather.
She turns a 'blank slate' into a unique and functional piece of art, embellishing it with imagery that encompasses everything from western, nautical and nordic styles to floral, graphic and patterned ones:
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Kara Ginther engraved leather Brooks Saddle Seats:
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Nautical 2 (private commission):
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Limited edition of 20 for London's Tweed Run:
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Plaidle:
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Fair Isle:
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Artifact and Herringbone for a tandem bike:
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Artifact 2:
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Herringbone:
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Damask:
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Thistle (private commmission):
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A paisley inspired design for Ahren of Banjo Cycles:
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for Black Sheep:
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For Sundance:
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For Topanga Creek Bicycles:
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Kara at work in her studio:
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Kara Ginther also carves boots, luggage and more. Visit her site for more information.
all images courtesy of the artist