Thayne Oian

My name is Thayne Oian, and I am a rawhide braider originally from North Dakota. I enjoy keeping cowboy traditions alive with my rawhide gear. Residing outside of Elko, Nevada, for the last couple years, I currently work on a ranch while braiding and doing leather work on the side.

Through advice from family members and other great braiders and through social media, I’ve been able to improve my skills and provide not only quality products but also a piece of art. The gear museum offers a great platform to advertise and show my work and also to help get my name out there.