It’s no secret that women riders love leather accessories, so we were excited to find these carefully crafted leather purses and cuffs from a female artisan working out of a motorcycling mecca—the Black Hills of South Dakota.
When Nicola Meeks started making these intricate accessories out of leather, glass and semiprecious stones, she envisioned the venture as mostly a way to indulge her love of creation and design. But since 2002, she’s grown Designs By Nicola into a full-time business, crafting unique accessories that include leather and flame-work cuffs and hand-stitched leather purses and wristlets.
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For this kind of quality leather work, youd expect prices to be quite high, perhaps starting at around $300. But surprisingly, Nicolas prices are quite affordable for the quality offered. Her leather bracelets start at around $65, and the leather wristlets start at just $95. That may seem like a lot of money to some, but women riders who appreciate beautiful, high-quality custom leather work can appreciate such thoughtful prices.
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To see the entire Designs By Nicola line, visit Nicolas Etsy shop or her personal Web site. You can also call her studio at 605.645.0975 or email her at nicolameeks@gmail.com. Custom orders are welcome.
Absolutely stunning.
You do beautiful work, Nicola.
Beautiful work Nicola!
Nicola, Yes! Woman Riders want to prance a little. Your work is beautiful, and so are you.
Nicola’s designs clearly demonstrate her love of craft. The fine leather work evokes the spirit of elder times for a modern customer base. These items are perfectly suited for the style conscious biker babes and horsewomen.