Welcome to my Leather and Art Design Web Page.

My name is Rose Twofeathers Hernandez.  I am of Apache, Maya, Azteca, Spanish and Italian descent.  I have been designing and creating jewelry since 1987, and creating my leather bags, pouches, wrappings, and clothes since 1990.  I began using the leather form of art while living in Arizona and attending the U of A in Tucson.  I taught myself this craft and art form with minimum instruction (in 1987) from my friend Betty Maldonado, a Yaqui woman living in Guadalupe, AZ.  She basically showed me one stringing weave and from that point on, my bead work and dream-catching phase  advanced quickly.    My leather crafting came naturally after re-teaching myself a couple of stitches and studying a native craft book found at a local library.   To get ideas, I study things that have been made in leather, improve  or improvise a new design.     I have repaired leather satchels, sandals, bags, and made all sizes of bags from tinni- winni to purse like bags and flute bags.  My favorite things to make are tobacco, pipe bags, and belt pouches; oh, and of course my "dream bag" - the round bottom pouch- which came to me in a dream.  You can find these round bottom pouches in 4" and 6 "H x 2-3/4" diameter sizes locally in Austin, TX at Natures Treasures, Crystal Works, Resistencia Book Store, and anywhere I show at festivals or art exhibits.  People have expressed how much they love them and so do I.  They are great for stones and spheres, marbles, herbs, jewelry and gifts.  If you have a special need for something, please feel free to contact me. My dad recently requested a dream pouch tall enough to store his toothbrush/paste, and razor for  his travels.  I have begun making round bottoms for rosarys and they look really cute.  I can make just about anything but shoes- at least for now.  I am reasonable with my labor costs and provide prime material.  

My next big project is another leather and agate collage and clothing like shirts and chaps.  I believe that simplicity is the key to any design.   Dreams of designs always provide inspiration and fabrication challenges.  Sometimes it is hard to sleep when things/designs are created during sleep or rest time.  If I give in, I just get up and let spirit move me.  

           Legal Size pouch for documents                  Belt Pouches in Elk with Sliced Agate

                                       Flute bag in cow hide/fringe

                      Contact Information:   Rose Two Feathers, dba/Earth Light Creations 512-577-7595