What type of weaving is this?

[SUP]

I found this pattern online and would like to learn how to do the pattern on the front flap. What type of weaving is it?

I would appreciate any information.

[Dwight]

It is actually not weaving . . . there is a piece of leather over the front cover. . .  with edge stitching

The exterior layer of the  front cover has a series of round holes making up the center of the design . . . and an off spaced set of slits . . . the leather comes up out of the center . . . over to the edge slit . . . back to the center . . . etc . . . until it is all done.

The place where the little concho is . . . has a filler under it . . . and the leather strips just go in and out the same type holes on the edge of it.

Actually a rather unique design . . . have never seen that before.

After it was all done . . .  I would think he probably made some kind of press mold that would allow it to be thoroughly wetted . . . and the press mold laid on top of it . . . let it dry . . . to get the depth around those stitches  . . . and then contact cemented to the actual flap of the purse.

Personally  . . . I like it . . . but it is certainly one long piece of work.

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited 5 hours ago by Dwight

[SUP]

Thank you @Dwight for taking the time to explain how it was done. 😃

Now that you describe it, I can see how it was done that way. Like you say, a lot of work but it looks beautiful. 

[TomE]

I think you could adapt the method for laced reins to make this pattern.  Would decrease the spacing between holes and perhaps use a lacing chisel (or a sharpened screwdriver), instead of a round hole punch, on the outer holes of the pattern.  This would help to keep the lace lying flat.  I'd make lace out of the leather of your choice, about 1/8" wide of 5 oz thickness.  I would use bridle leather for some stiffness and tap it with a polished hammer to set the shape.  Here's how laced reins are laced:

 

[fredk]

4 hours ago, SUP said:

I found this pattern online and would like to learn how to do the pattern on the front flap. What type of weaving is it?

I would appreciate any information.

Very nice and very interesting. Looks easy enuff to replicate. I might try it on a sword/axe hangar