Chico ART Festival - May 8 & 9, 2026 · Finding Chico Area Artists

Tarfi Pratt | Leather

Tarfi Pratt | Leather | Chico ART Festival | Finding Chico Artists

I work with leather to create personal items ranging from key fobs, jewelry, Dopp kits, to tote bags and backpacks. I love using wooden stamps to imprint the leather for wallets and jewelry. The wooden stamps give a special texture to the image. I also enjoy stamping with steel stamps for a more traditional look. I’m currently working on some “Western” style carving and tooling techniques to incorporate into my bags. I currently cut all my bags by hand and sew them on an industrial sewing machine. My bags are mostly unlined, showcasing the natural suede of the leather.

For the Chico ART Festival, I will demonstrate traditional hand sewing, called saddle stitching. You can also check Piston Leather Website, for upcoming shows and store locations.

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