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The classic earth tones and geometric icons of Southwest Native American folk art and culture dominate this simple but striking custom handmade guitar strap. The front of the guitar strap is covered with 100 per cent cotton fabric woven in brown, cream, and black threads. Running up the center of the guitar strap are repeating serrated diamonds outlined on the exterior and interior of the diamond with cream thread, then filled with black and brown threads with characteristic smaller diamonds and triangles at the center. The guitar strap is stitched up the edges with variegated cotton sewing thread that has the same cream and brown theme. The back lining of the guitar strap is thick brown Duchess satin and the leather tabs are dark brown suede leather. This is a truly beautiful guitar strap, compelling in its simplicity and authenticity.

The serrated diamond icon is immediately recognizable as classic Southwest Native American iconography and dates back to the late 1800s. This era, known as the Transitional Period, saw significant changes in Native American weaving technique and imagery, including the serrated diamond. Some cultural art historians speculate that the serrated diamond symbolizes the emergence of the railroad and its profound altering of Native American economy, family life, and housing patterns since it was not a dominant motif until that time. All art reflects the circumstances under which it is created. This was a time of major change in Native American society and those changes are reflected in the imagery of the era.

My guitar straps are amazingly comfortable. The 3 inch width allows for weight distribution over 50% more area than conventional guitar straps and even solid body bass players have commented on how comfortable my guitar straps are. Further, because there are 3 bottom layers of fabric between your shoulder and the polypropylene foundation, there is a soft cushion to help further distribute the weight of your guitar without holding the body heat that standard lambs wool shoulder pads retain, so your strap is soft, cool, and comfortable. No more aching neck or shoulder and no more pressure points.

I am always looking for fabrics that are unusual, visually striking. I fell in love with this fabric because it is at once simple, straightforward, and possesses a respectful authenticity. I hope you like this guitar strap!

Please Note: I am not a Native American and this guitar strap is not a Native American artifact.

polypropylene strap material, brown, black, and cream diamond patterned cotton, brown Duchess satin, brown suede leather, heavy waxed leather sewing thread, commercial strength tanner glue

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS - If you create an Artfire Patron account, you will see my special discounted prices for Artfire patrons. If you leave a comment and share one of my guitar straps on Facebook using the Comment and Share button, you will also unlock an additional discount.

CONSTRUCTION - The guitar strap foundation is 3 inch wide (7.62 centimeters) and 6 foot long (1.83 meters) 2000-pound test commercial grade polypropylene strap material. The strap adjusts from a maximum length of 6 feet (1.83 meters) to a minimum length of 39 inches (.99 meters).

STITCHING - All the stitching on this guitar strap is done by hand. Whip stitching runs the full length of the strap on both sides, anchoring the top and bottom fabrics to the polypropylene strap material foundation.

LEATHER TABS - The leather tabs are comprised of a 3 inch by 8 inch section of top quality leather, folded over a commercial grade plastic anchor bar and trimmed to shape. The two sides of the leather are then glued with commercial strength tanner glue and double whip stitched with heavy waxed leather sewing thread designed specifically for stitching leather. The button hole is hand punched and cut to precisely fit a standard 12mm guitar pin.

VEGAN OPTION - You may purchase this guitar strap as a vegan guitar strap for an additional $10.00. If you would like to buy this strap with vegan tabs, please let me know. I will invoice you separately for this. Also, please allow an additional one-day delivery delay for this modification.

If you have any questions about this or any of my straps, please contact me by email at coolstraps@gmail.com or by phone at 813-949-9269. I hope you enjoy browsing my studio and the other lovely studios on Artfire. Thanks!