Pablo Lozano

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pablo Lozano started learning about braiding at the age of fifteen. Family tradition tied him into Argentina’s cattle heritage since the 19th century. After graduating from the Champagnat College in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Lozano started studying the art of rawhide braiding under the tutelage of Don Luis Alberto Flores. Since the beginning of his career, Lozano’s traditional rawhide braiding has been recognized for its reliability and distinctive appearance, attributable to his individual style and creative talent. “Rawhide not only needs to look good but must be dependable and functional.”

Lozano has performed as an “ad honorem” instructor at the Heritage Center in the City of Tandil, where he has permanently resided since 1985. Lozano has mentored several aspiring rawhide braiders in Tandil, Argentina. He believes in the concept of apprenticeships to educate and safeguard Gaucho’s cultural legacy.

In 2004, Lozano and rawhide braider Armando Deferrari were invited to join a rawhide braiding seminar organized and sponsored by the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lozano began studying cowboy trade tools and, in 2008, became one of TCAA’s first international members. Lozano’s rawhide braiding has Been exhibited internationally, received numerous awards and accolades, and received coverage in various publications.

Since 2004 Lozano has participated as instructor in rawhide braiding seminars sponsored by the TCAA and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and during the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. Has instructed during rawhide braiding seminars sponsored by the Idaho Commission of the Arts in Boise & Salmon, Idaho. Has also instructed during the annual Rawhiders Reunion organized by Mr. Clint Haverty at the National Ropers Supply (NRS) in Decatur, Texas and the Rawhider’s Retreat organized by Nate Wald in Chico Hot Springs, Montana.

Lozano has hosted braiders from the United States and across the globe in his shop and studio. Lozano has influenced U.S. braiders, who now incorporate Argentine techniques like “Trenza Patria” into their rawhide work.

Black and white photo of Pablo Lozano in his workshop prepping rawhide for braiding — Pablo Lozano in his workshop. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Photo of Pablo Lozano's hands as he braids a strand of rawhide — Pablo Lozano in his workshop. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Intricately braided rawhide hobbles, joined with a sterling silver ring — Braided rawhide and sterling silver hobbles, 2025. Photo courtesy of the artist.