Artist Kara Ginther carves and designs custom leather bicycle seats. These gorgeous seats are too good for my cruiser, but they'd be beautiful on an artisan, vintage or simple-framed bike.

She also crafts belts, bags, shoes and basically anything leather. Find out how to place a custom order at her website. She has collaborated with Wallpaper*, is working with Tweed Run on a limited addition herringbone saddle and has products available at Anthropologie.

Some other artistic design articles you might enjoy:

Lost in Sofa and Sleepy Chair: Furniture Design
Industrial Design: Portable Artisan Bicycles
Mid-Century Modern: Illustrated Cut-Outs