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TheTradersBlanket

Finely handcrafted items for muzzleloaders and archery

Sulphur, Kentucky

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Announcement My work is made for those involved in various living history activities for educational purposes.

No matter if it is a small or large purchase, I ALWAYS include something extra in the box!

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Last updated on Sep 7, 2022

My work is made for those involved in various living history activities for educational purposes.

No matter if it is a small or large purchase, I ALWAYS include something extra in the box!

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Featured items

Large Hand Engraved Powder Horn Colonial Designs Scrimshawed

Large Hand Engraved Powder Horn Colonial Designs Scrimshawed

$95.00

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Leather Possibles Bag Lined Patch Knife Short Starter

Leather Possibles Bag Lined Patch Knife Short Starter

$125.00

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Belt Holster for Muzzleloading Pistol

Belt Holster for Muzzleloading Pistol

$78.00

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Fringed and Beaded Leather Shoulder Bag Possibles

Fringed and Beaded Leather Shoulder Bag Possibles

$92.00

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Possibles Bag Bald Eagle Design Extra Features

Possibles Bag Bald Eagle Design Extra Features

$145.00

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Fringed Shooting Bag Beaded

Fringed Shooting Bag Beaded

$85.00

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Leather Possibles Bag with Knife

Leather Possibles Bag with Knife

$85.00

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Possibles Bag Leather Black Powder Muzzleloader Hunting Bag Colonial Heart Design

Possibles Bag Leather Black Powder Muzzleloader Hunting Bag Colonial Heart Design

$85.00

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Colonel Mel and his Old South Cure All Elixer A Collection of Short Stories

Colonel Mel and his Old South Cure All Elixer A Collection of Short Stories

$8.00

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Shoulder Quiver Bison Hide with Deer Fur Trim

Shoulder Quiver Bison Hide with Deer Fur Trim

$58.00

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Pocket Organizer Distressed Leather

Pocket Organizer Distressed Leather

$36.00

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Possibles Bag Bison Hide with Leather Mountain Landscape Applique

Possibles Bag Bison Hide with Leather Mountain Landscape Applique

$135.00

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Possibles Bag Leather with Genuine Snakeskin

Possibles Bag Leather with Genuine Snakeskin

$145.00

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Longhunter Mountain Carved into Tankard Lathe Turned

Longhunter Mountain Carved into Tankard Lathe Turned

$72.00

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Possibles Bag Fully Lined Many Features

Possibles Bag Fully Lined Many Features

$188.00

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Carved Deer Antler Flintlock Tool Mountain Man

Carved Deer Antler Flintlock Tool Mountain Man

$36.00

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Flatware Deer Antler Handles Leather Carry Case Mountain Man

Flatware Deer Antler Handles Leather Carry Case Mountain Man

$60.00

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Tobacco Pipe Deer Antler Carved Mountain Man Face

Tobacco Pipe Deer Antler Carved Mountain Man Face

$45.00

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30 gr Powder Measure Carved Deer Antler Mountain Man Muzzleloaders

30 gr Powder Measure Carved Deer Antler Mountain Man Muzzleloaders

$45.00

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Possibles Bag Cut Out Oak Leaf & Acorn

Possibles Bag Cut Out Oak Leaf & Acorn

$72.00

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Possibles Bag Deerskin Lined with Bear Paw Print Cutout

Possibles Bag Deerskin Lined with Bear Paw Print Cutout

$165.00

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Hardened and Distressed Leather Possibles Bag Fully Lined

Hardened and Distressed Leather Possibles Bag Fully Lined

$110.00

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Possibles Bag Leather Four Pocket Black Powder Muzzleloader

Possibles Bag Leather Four Pocket Black Powder Muzzleloader

$145.00

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Traditional Possibles Bag Bison Hide Lined with Deerskin

Traditional Possibles Bag Bison Hide Lined with Deerskin

$145.00

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Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Bird of Prey

Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Bird of Prey

$42.00

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Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Firgure and Sun

Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Firgure and Sun

$42.00

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Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Horse and Rider

Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Horse and Rider

$42.00

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Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Hunters Warriors

Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Hunters Warriors

$42.00

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Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Bison

Petroglyph Clay Tile on Wood Bison

$42.00

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Muzzleloader Quick Load Double Pouch

Muzzleloader Quick Load Double Pouch

$45.00

FREE shipping

Leather Earrings Deerskin

Leather Earrings Deerskin

$12.50

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Possibles Bag Bison Leather Lined with Deerskin with Patch Knife

Possibles Bag Bison Leather Lined with Deerskin with Patch Knife

$152.00

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Powder Measure Carved Deer Antler Mountain Man 25 gr

Powder Measure Carved Deer Antler Mountain Man 25 gr

$45.00

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Powder Measure Deer Antler Carved into Eagle Head 40 gr

Powder Measure Deer Antler Carved into Eagle Head 40 gr

$40.00

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Leather Shoulder Bag with Fringe and Rabbit Fur Accent

Leather Shoulder Bag with Fringe and Rabbit Fur Accent

$60.00

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Leather Archery Quiver Tooled Eagle Head Matching Arm Guard

Leather Archery Quiver Tooled Eagle Head Matching Arm Guard

$75.00

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Cigar Box Guitar 3 String Funky Cowboy Design Fretless

Cigar Box Guitar 3 String Funky Cowboy Design Fretless

$275.00

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Jerry on May 15, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Melvin is an excellent craftsman and so easy to work with. Thank you for a beautiful patch knife! I appreciate your effort.

Patch Knife Carved Antler Handle

Patch Knife Carved Antler Handle
Bill on Dec 23, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly as advertised. Immediate shipping. Excellent communications. 5*+ seller.

Colonel Mel and his Old South Cure All Elixer A Collection of Short Stories

Colonel Mel and his Old South Cure All Elixer A Collection of Short Stories
jclt on Apr 2, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you!

70 grPowder Measure Carved Deer Antler Mountain Man

70 grPowder Measure Carved Deer Antler Mountain Man
Christian on Mar 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Not the last item I'll buy from this seller! Everything I get from this shop I really like! :-)

Priming Flask Flintlock Flattened Horn

Priming Flask Flintlock Flattened Horn
Dennis on Mar 11, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

It is a well made item.

Muzzleloader Quick Load Double Pouch

Muzzleloader Quick Load Double Pouch
Stephen on Mar 11, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks you ☺️ Looks great 👍

Tobacco Pouch Pillow Ticking Lined With Leather Includes Primitive Pipe

Tobacco Pouch Pillow Ticking Lined With Leather Includes Primitive Pipe
Christian on Mar 6, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome seller who threw in a funnel as a bonus. Bought several unique items again!Thanks

Flintlock Tool Ring Deer Antler Handles 4 Piece Set

Flintlock Tool Ring Deer Antler Handles 4 Piece Set
Christian on Feb 25, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I've bought several items from this shop and always am satisfied and find another unique item. Fast shipping too! Really nice seller that even threw in a surprise gift! Thanks!

Powder Horn Shoulder Strap Hand Embroideried

Powder Horn Shoulder Strap Hand Embroideried
Ira on Feb 22, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic work on this Vessel. Workmanship is top notch. It is a pleasure to have another piece of his great work. You can buy with confidence. Thank You Sir!

Hardened Leather Water Bottle Flask Sealed Beeswax

Hardened Leather Water Bottle Flask Sealed Beeswax
jamie on Feb 13, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

very rustic nice conversation item

Throwing Bowie Knife Hefty

Throwing Bowie Knife Hefty

About TheTradersBlanket

Sales 490

On Etsy since 2017

Rediscovering Old Interests

I have worked in leather and carved wood since I was a teenager in the 1960s. After a long full time career as a professional potter, I got back into some of my early interests, including traditional archery and flintlock firearms. This led to me getting back into the leatherwork to make my possibles bag, etc., and going to rendezvous' and setting out a trade blanket. Next thing I know I have a stack of various items I enjoyed making, and so opened this store to showcase and offer them to the public! I hope you enjoy using them as much as I enjoyed making them!
NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR LARGE YOUR PURCHASE, I ALWAYS PUT SOMETHING EXTRA IN THE BOW!!!

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Melvin Rowe

Owner

I hold an MA and BFA in fine arts. I am retired from a 45 year career as a professional craftsman. I work in leather, wood, and other materials. The pieces I offer reflect my interests in history and participating in living history events.

Shop policies

Last updated on Jul 10, 2017

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Customs and import taxes

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Cancellations

Cancellations: not accepted

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More information

Last updated on May 18, 2022

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

I accept custom and personalized orders. I can often personalize the item pictured for a small additional fee. As the materials I work with vary, please inquire about a particular item. Making an item from scratch for a custom order may be subject to appropriate materials being available, or delayed while I acquire necessary materials. I have been a full time professional craftsman for over 45 years, and I am all about quality and customer service.

Wholesale availability

Wholesale inquiries welcome.

Care instructions

Any items requiring special care will have instructions included with the item.