PATAGONIA To truly meet Karina, rewind 15 years to the Magallanes region, the southernmost stretch of Chile, where the gauchos roam. Back then Karina was a veterinarian, until she made a choice that changed everything. Immersing herself in local culture and traditional leather braiding, she found more than a craft, she found a life, a family, and a calling. Today, she’s the artisan and designer behind KR Leathers, where heritage techniques meet contemporary style. Now, from her home in Patagonia, she’s at the helm of a business where every piece tells a story as enduring as the land itself.