Leather Panel No. 02
Knifework & Design
Leather Panel No. 02
Knifework & Design
A framed educational study examining the movement, precision, and structure of traditional Western leather carving.
A framed educational study examining the movement, precision, and structure of traditional Western leather carving.
Leather Study No. 2 explores the role of knifework and design in traditional Western leather carving through an original hand-tooled leather panel by master leather craftsman Cody Hixon
Every line, curve, and transition is the result of thoughtful planning and deliberate execution, demonstrating how successful carving begins long before the first decorative impression is made.
Object Details
This study demonstrates how carefully planned knife cuts establish the structure of the design while creating movement, rhythm, and visual continuity. Every cut contributes to the overall composition, transforming a flat piece of leather into an expressive work of craftsmanship.
Product Details: The object includes
Materials:
- Leather Panel
- Handmade Wood 16x20 Frame
- Belgian Linen
- Engraved Identification Plaque
Maker: Cody Hixon
Curated By Provenance West
Presentation
Original hand-tooled leather panel, museum-mounted on natural linen with engraved brass identification plate and hardwood frame.
The Study
The swivel knife is one of the most important tools in Western leather carving. Long before beveling, shading, or backgrounding begin, every design is established through deliberate knife cuts that determine the flow and character of the finished work.
Dimensions
Frame: 16" x 20"
Plaque Text
Leather Study No. 01
Knifework & Design
Cody Hixon
Not a decoration.
A study of master craftsmanship.
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Did You Know?
Every line cut with a swivel knife is permanent. Unlike a pencil sketch, there is no erasing or correcting once the blade enters the leather. Master leather craftsmen spend years developing the control required to create smooth, flowing cuts that become the foundation of every floral carving.
A handcrafted Provenance West Object
Each study is a study of Western horsemanship, material culture, and form presented as a collectible artifact
Interested in a Study, Installation, or Collaboration?
While this study examines a specific aspect of Western material culture, it represents a broader effort to document and preserve the craftsmanship traditions of the American West.
Provenance West collaborates with collectors, interior designers, hospitality groups, museums, and cultural organizations seeking meaningful ways to incorporate authentic craftsmanship and material history into their spaces and collections.
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