One of my favorite Christmas gifts this last year was a sweet new leather belt and hand-painted buckle all custom made by Chris Foster in Boise, ID. I met Chris at Resound back in November and later I came to find out that he is a custom welder and produces amazing belts, buckles, and cuffs. When I went to His website, the first buckle to jump out at me was the one that was recently given to me.
In case you’re not familiar with the ways of the midwest, a blue background, a golden torch, and 18 golden stars can only mean one thing - Indiana state flag.
So, this buckle is now a nostalgic tribute to my humble, midwest beginnings. Furthermore, I’ve always been a fan of good old-fashioned American-made craftsmanship. Do you remember back when things were made here?
Go check out the Foster Weld site to see more of his work and consider supporting this great artist next time you need to buy a gift for someone.
Thank you, Chris. Thank you, Indiana. And God bless America.
