Round Crossbody • Hand-Tooled Horse Portrait

High Plains Horse Circle Bag • Hand-Tooled in Hays, Kansas

A true piece of American leathercraft—handmade from start to finish by Kansas maker Jody Pfannenstiel in the city of Hays. This round crossbody bag features a fully hand-tooled horse framed by blooming prickly pear cactus, carved, dyed, and finished by hand with a painter’s touch. Western art you can wear.

Built from thick, vegetable-tanned leather and finished with solid brass hardware, this bag balances beauty with durability. The circular silhouette feels timeless—equal parts frontier craft and everyday carry.

Details & build

• Handmade in Hays, Kansas
• Full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather
• Hand-tooled horse & prickly pear cactus motif
• Sculpted border tooling and stitched edge finish
• Smooth leather interior with single compartment
• Heavy-duty brass zipper & hardware
• Adjustable leather crossbody strap

Measurements

Diameter - 10 inches

Width - 4 inches 

Distance from top of bag to end of strap - 22 inches 

Condition

New / Handmade

Freshly completed with natural variations inherent to hand tooling and dye work—no two will ever be exactly alike.

Why we love it

Because this isn’t a “western-inspired” bag—it’s the real thing. The horse has life. The cactus blooms feel lifted straight from the High Plains. It carries the same soul as a great pair of vintage boots: honest materials, human hands, and no shortcuts. 

Notes & care

Condition with a neutral leather balm as needed. Avoid prolonged moisture exposure. With wear, the leather will darken and develop a rich, personal patina.

Shipping:

Ships insured and carefully packed. International buyers—duties/VAT may apply.

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

High Plains Double-Sided Horse Circle Bag • Hand-Tooled in Hays, Kansas

A true piece of American leathercraft—handmade from start to finish by Kansas maker Jody Pfannentiel in Hays. This round crossbody bag features two fully hand-tooled designs, one on each side, making it a wearable work of art that can be styled either way. Each panel is carved, dyed, and finished by hand with a painter’s touch—Western art you can wear.

Built from thick, vegetable-tanned leather and finished with brass hardware, this bag balances beauty with durability. The circular silhouette feels timeless—equal parts frontier craft and everyday carry.

Details & build

• Handmade in Hays, Kansas
• Full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather
• Double-sided design:
  
• One side features a hand-tooled horse framed by bold sunflower florals
• The reverse features a Western desert scene with horse portrait, cactus, and agave
• Sculpted border tooling and stitched edge finish
• Smooth leather interior with single compartment
• Heavy-duty brass zipper & hardware
• Leather crossbody strap

Measurements

• Diameter – 10 inches
• Width – 4 inches
• Distance from top of bag to end of strap – 22 inches

Condition

New / Handmade

Recently completed with natural variations inherent to hand tooling and dye work—no two will ever be exactly alike.

Why we love it

Because this isn’t “western-inspired”—it’s the real thing. Two distinct compositions, one bag. Flip it depending on the day. It carries the same soul as a great pair of vintage boots: honest materials, human hands, and no shortcuts.

Notes & care

Condition with a neutral leather balm as needed. Avoid prolonged moisture exposure. With wear, the leather will darken and develop a rich, personal patina.

Shipping:

Ships insured and carefully packed. International buyers—duties/VAT may apply.

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

 Handmade Leather  Carryall • Jody Pfannenstiel • Hays, Kansas

A beautifully executed handmade leather bag by Jody Pfannenstiel of Hays, Kansas—slightly smaller than the other examples we’ve shared, but every bit as intentional and finely finished.

This round silhouette features a hand-tooled horse portrait on the front, framed by a ring of stamped oak leaves that echo the natural setting these pieces feel born from. The reverse side carries a quieter, pattern-only design, allowing the craftsmanship and leather itself to take center stage. Thoughtful turquoise accents, crisp basket stamping, and clean edge work run throughout, giving the bag a balanced mix of Western tradition and understated elegance.

Details

• Handmade by Jody Pfannenstiel, Hays, Kansas
• Solid leather construction with hand tooling throughout
• Sculpted horse motif on front; patterned tooling on reverse
• Turquoise-accented border and stitching
• Zip-top closure with leather pull
• Adjustable leather strap for shoulder or crossbody wear
• Slightly smaller profile than the previous Pfannenstiel bags shown—ideal for essentials without bulk

Why we love it

This is modern Western craftsmanship done right—rooted in tradition but not trying to imitate the past. The dual-sided design gives it versatility, while the smaller scale makes it an easy everyday piece that still feels special and one-of-a-kind.

Notes & care

Condition with a neutral leather balm as needed and store away from direct sunlight to preserve the natural patina.

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

Handmade Hand-Tooled Leather Round Bag • Horse Motif

Hays, Kansas

A beautifully executed, fully hand-tooled leather bag made in Hays, Kansas, featuring a striking horse portrait rendered with depth, movement, and character. This is functional folk art—built to be worn, not just admired.

Details & Build

• Handmade and hand-tooled in Hays, Kansas
• Circular silhouette crafted from rich, full-grain leather
• Detailed horse head tooling on the front panel
• Turquoise-toned accent stitching framing the design
• Zip-top closure with smooth, sturdy hardware
• Leather interior with maker’s stamp

Strap

• Fixed-length leather strap
• Not adjustable
• Designed to sit comfortably as a crossbody or long shoulder bag

Condition

• Excellent handmade condition
• Light natural variation in the leather consistent with hand tooling and wear-in from craftsmanship—not flaws

Why we love it

The horse motif feels timeless—Western, but refined. Paired with the round silhouette and turquoise accents, it has a quiet confidence that works just as well with denim as it does with something dressed up. This is the kind of piece you keep for decades.

Notes

• Leather will continue to develop a richer patina with age and use
• Store out of direct sunlight when not in use

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.