

Bags start at
mid $200's for a simpler design up to $1200.
Vests start at mid $500 up to $1800.
Jackets start at
mid $1800 up to $3500 plus.
Flute and pipe bags are $140 to $350.
Call or wholesale information.
The more intricate
the design and the more heavily decorated the piece, determines
the final cost.
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My education is fine art. After
Art College, I quickly jumped into the field of women’s fashion
when I took over the family business on the east coast. I’ve
worked in various mediums over the years, designing different lines
for my stores. My
first encounter with leather was back in the early 70’s in
Los Angeles, making bags and vests for number of Hollywood shops. After
a succesful career in women's fashion, I retired to my beautiful
ranch in Colorado so picking up my leatherwork again was just a
natural for me.
The work I do now is one of a kind only. Working alone in my 3rd
story studio, I am inspired by the awesome views and rich native
history of the valley that I live in.
I am also fortunate to know a variety of artisans, many of whom are
Native American, who create decorations, conchas, buttons and different
closures out of sterling silver, stone, antlers and beadwork for
many of my pieces thereby adding to their uniqueness.
I now work exclusively in elk, deer and buffalo leather; all hand-punched
and laced together, rarely using a machine except for pieces of
woven fabric
and leather combinations which still are primarily hand-laced.
I use feathers, shells, horse hair, metal and bone mixed with antique
trade beads. Ethnic, Native American and other Artisans custom
crafted pieces also enhance my work and give it its unique and
earthy look. Earth, air, fire and water is a theme that runs through
many of my designs. My pieces are always evolving so please check
back to see the new designs.
I honor the whole skin of
these majestic animals, bullet holes, scars, scratches – a
true history of their lives.
I hope you will enjoy and appreciate the time, energy and thought
I’ve
put into each and every unique piece.
Please view my inspiration page,
my visual delights page, to see the views, materials and animals
that inspire me daily. Contact me so
I can create a piece unique to you.
Elena-
Email: pcalfie@yahoo.com
Phone: 719.742.6077
Through my co-op gallery I accept VISA,
MASTERCARD and DISCOVER. |