About

THE ELEVATOR PITCH

Left Grain makes bold, handcrafted hats for those who love hard, live loud, and leave space for what matters.
I’m an artist and entrepreneur who turned my design background into a business. I create leather patch hats and other custom designed goods, blending my own hand-drawn artwork with laser engraving and traditional finishing. I’ve built a brand around small-batch, Midwest-made products—my hats in particular have really taken off, and I even do licensed collections with places like Purdue and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Beyond products, I’ve also moved Left Grain into a studio on Maple Ave in downtown Noblesville, and the space is becoming a creative studio that doubles as my workshop and a hub for local makers, events, and photoshoots.

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I’m an artist and entrepreneur who turned my design background into a business. What started as a creative escape during the daily work-and-parenting grind quickly grew into something much bigger. I fell in love with laser engraving at our local library’s maker space, bought my own machine in 2020, and never looked back.

Today, Left Grain is my small, woman-owned studio in Noblesville, Indiana. I create leather patch hats and other bold, personal goods, blending hand-drawn artwork with laser engraving and traditional finishing. Every piece starts in the Midwest, made with real leather and materials that only get better with time.

The name “Left Grain” is a nod to both wood grain and the fact that my husband and I are lefties—he’s a maker too. Together we’ve built a brand rooted in small-batch craftsmanship, Midwest vibes, and a little tenacious creativity.

Our specialty is leather patch hats—those have really taken off—but we also make custom engraved goods, elevated merch, and the occasional surprise item that sparks joy. We design everything in-house (or in collaboration with other artists), from the artwork to the final product, and most pieces are handcrafted start to finish in our studio.

At the core, our work is about connection—whether that’s laughter, nostalgia, sentiment, or making a statement. We’re proud to create for individuals, teams, and small businesses who want something real and memorable.

Thanks for being here. We’re glad you found us.

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— Kim
Owner + Designer
Left Grain

See more of my art at thekimdavis.com.

Kim Davis with Leather Swatches

MORE ABOUT KIM

Hey there—I’m Kim. Artist, designer, leather-slinger, and the hands behind Left Grain. I live in the Midwest with my family on a little stretch of land with a creek out back and just enough woods to wander through but never get lost. It’s quiet, scrappy, and full of the kind of inspiration you don’t have to chase—it just shows up if you’re paying attention.

Left Grain started with a love of making things that mean something. I’m driven by curiosity, connection, and the joy of turning a simple idea—sometimes a sketch on the back of a receipt—into something you can hold, wear, or gift. My favorite projects are the ones that make people pause, smile, or feel a little more seen.

Design is my lane. Whether I’m working with leather, wood, or acrylic, I love the hands-on process of taking a concept from raw material to final product. I care about how things look, but I care even more about how they feel—how they function, how they last, and how they make someone feel when they’re holding it.

When I’m not in the studio, I’m usually outside with my kids, poking around the garden, or gathering ideas from the beauty tucked into everyday life - and I'm always taking pictures.

Thanks for being here. I hope something you find sparks a little feeling—and sticks with you.