eml synthesizers

hello

the 101 i recently purchased had a 'modified' handle on it. apparently the original broke, so some previous owner made this macrame-basketball net-looking thing. the original ends are there.

my question is this: what was the original handle made of? was it leather? i would like to try and recreate it. could anyone take a couple close-up didital photos of their handle for me?

 

thanks,

luther
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