Larry Lorang

This bit brings together two design ideas that have been Lorang’s favorites from the beginning: a love for the bold, eye-catching magnitude of a giant concha bit and the butterfly motif featured on one of the very first bits he ever built. The large, heavy layered sterling silver concha serves as the centerpiece, framed by filigreed and sculpted steel scrollwork and delicate butterfly details. It is a tribute, Lorang says, to where he started and to the continuing inspiration he finds in simple forms that surround him each day.

This is a bridle bit that combines steel, silver and gold into a single expression of Western craftsmanship. The engraved scrollwork flows around a golden horned longhorn while the circular cheekpiece creates an eclipse-like frame that inspired the piece’s name. Built to honor both function and artistry, it acknowledges the traditions of the cowboy while embracing the beauty of fine metalwork. Every detail was created by hand to celebrate the enduring spirit of the American West.

Featuring heavy 14-gauge sculpted sterling silver flowers with 18K gold centers, these lady’s spurs blend fine metalwork with a touch of whimsy. Rooted in the craftsmanship of the American West, they reflect both function and artistry while celebrating the enduring beauty found in everyday ranch life. The sculpted steel bee nestled amongst the flowers adds a unique point of interest.

For 25 years, Lorang’s craft was shaping leather into saddles. This piece marks the journey from that tradition into a new medium, where steel and precious metals preserve the same forms, skills and spirit with enduring permanence. It is both a tribute to the saddle and a reminder that while materials may change, craftsmanship and artistry live on.