Eric Hodges is a veteran that has been doing custom work with leather and fur for 41 years at his home in Hermosa CO. He also does side work for Anna's Alterations like hemming and stitching. He was inspired by a man who made his own jacket out of deer hide and Eric learned this within an hour. He began by making purses for a Miami boutique store and now does it mostly for fun. This purse has several striking features; it has a refurbished rug in the front, there is a sheriff star in the front with leather string and beading, the front is a flap that lifts over to get inside purse, two large pockets inside, on the back there is a pocket, lastly, the strap is adjustable. This is beautiful handcrafted purse to add to your collection.