John C Caccia
( Idaho riverguide / bolosmith / owner of MATC )
The jewelry products and hand-braided leather goods featured in the Mountain Angels Trading Co catalog represent the best of the past sevevteen years of my jewelry making. Since my favorite work is the fashioning of western bola ties, I often describe myself as a "bolosmith." A word I coined to mean a craftsman who has simple working knowledge of metals, gems and leather. I am also an Idaho riverguide, campfire musician, songwriter and storyteller. Archetypal forms, pictographs, symbolic icon, personal experiences and totem images found along the "Shining Trail" influence many of the jewelry designs and amulets which I create.
My wife, Cathie, is a long-time yoga teacher/student and helps design and market the yoga line of jewelry accessories. We have two sons, Cody 17 and Wyatt 12 years and live in Hailey, Idaho.
When making jewelry, one of my main goals is to put Chi, or life force, into each piece I make. Most of my jewelry products include a written text of information, which help to interpret the significance of a petroglyph, shape, symbol or religious icon. I hope that you find my jewelry designs attractive, accurately proportioned and meaningful. May whichever one you wear, help you to connect with the natural world...
I guarantee that you will be satisfied with
the quality of every product purchased from Mountain Angels Trading
Company. If not, you may return it for a full refund or credit
on replacement. Your business is appreciated!
