RuehlLeatherWorks Report post Posted March 4, 2011 A little more about the pouch itself: It is crafted from 2-3 oz oak tanned cowhide. It is hand stitched, dyed, and softened. It has a simple edge groove around the belt loops and flap and has antiqued brass embellishments with a simple brass "D" buckle. It's constructed the the same size and shape as the portion of the original pouch from the 15th century. Here's the excerpt from the York Archaeological Trust's publication, Leather and Leatherworking in Anglo-Scandinavian Medieval York: A panel from a flap-closing purse (15742) and fragments cut down from the front panel of a second example were found in backfill deposits of a cask-lined well dating from the early 15th century. The back panel of calfskin extended into two folded flaps through which the girdle or belt was passed. I am taking orders for these purses as depicted in the photos above OR with the optional recreation buckles below. Price for the "D" buckled purse is $48+shipping. Price for a purse with the recreation buckle is $50+shipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dmitri Report post Posted March 4, 2011 Nice work....I have that york write up as well. I plan on making a few for friends of mine with the right personas. Event season is around the corner. Time to finish(start) the projects I have only been thinking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eldorado Report post Posted March 7, 2011 A little more about the pouch itself: It is crafted from 2-3 oz oak tanned cowhide. It is hand stitched, dyed, and softened. It has a simple edge groove around the belt loops and flap and has antiqued brass embellishments with a simple brass "D" buckle. It's constructed the the same size and shape as the portion of the original pouch from the 15th century. Here's the excerpt from the York Archaeological Trust's publication, Leather and Leatherworking in Anglo-Scandinavian Medieval York: I am taking orders for these purses as depicted in the photos above OR with the optional recreation buckles below. Price for the "D" buckled purse is $48+shipping. Price for a purse with the recreation buckle is $50+shipping. Very nice, did you make the brass bits or get them from somewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RuehlLeatherWorks Report post Posted March 10, 2011 No, making the brass bits is currently beyond my capabilities, though I hope to get some casting done over the summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
