30 Dec Things We Love: Things We Love
Cadillac Woolly Chap Armchair by Steel Strike
We dare you to dive into this handsome chair and not dissolve into pure Western bliss. Its seat cushion is filled with foam and down feathers and is upholstered in handsome antiqued and distressed leather for lasting support and comfort. A hand-tooled leather interior back panel and kick plate feature hand-painted turquoise flowers. Diamond stitched arm panels, wooly Tibetan goat-hide exterior arms, and hand-rubbed chocolate-colored leather adorn the roll top of the arms and outside back. Don’t shove this chair against a wall — it should be freestanding to be seen from all sides.
38 x 44 x 34 inches
$5,500
Sterling Silver Bolo by Alltribes
Ever an opportunity to make a statement, a bolo tie offers a man in the West the perfect adornment. This eye-catching bolo from Alltribes was inspired by an antique pawn piece by Navajo silversmith Tom Ahasteen, who passed away during the pandemic. Alltribes’ owner had acquired Ahasteen’s bolo years ago and says that the artist could produce high-quality fine jewelry in a fraction of the time it would take others. Several Navajo silversmiths including Garrison Boyd, Keith Henry, and Andrew Lincoln continue to make this model of hammered sterling silver bearing a natural Kingman turquoise nugget in its center for Alltribes, the largest Native American online jewelry stores for men and women.
3.375 inches x 3 inches
$700.00
Ed Mell • Maynard Dixon: Icons of the West by Mark Sublette
In a 1918 letter to journalist, writer, and photographer, Charles Fletcher Lummis, Maynard Dixon referred to the concept of the “New West.” Decades later, Ed Mell further developed this idea, elevating it to new levels of creative expression. Mark Sublette’s latest book offers an in-depth comparison of these immensely creative individuals. By examining the similarities and differences in each artist’s early to mature styles, and the influences and inspirations that shaped their lives, Sublette explores their parallel journeys that took them, independent of one another, in search of artistic voice, and how, ultimately, they became iconic figures of the genre.
9 x 12 inches
$65.00
Classic Scarf Slide by Montana Silversmiths
Born out of Western heritage and lifestyle, this classic scarf slide aims to be a cowboy’s favorite accessory. Because a silk scarf or wild rag is a true Western wardrobe staple providing warmth and protection from the elements, few cowboys would be without one. Montana Silversmiths’ Classic Scarf Slide, which is used to secure and highlight any scarf, is designed for both function and fashion — and is not just for cowboys. Made in Montana, this slide was created with a traditional bright-cut engraving technique and is presented in a special keepsake box. This handsome slide is a useful and memorable gift that elevates the wearer.
1.5 inches in diameter
$55.00
Cuff by Kit Carson Jewelry
Get cuffed by the creative metal fabricator and master jeweler Kit Carson. Living and working in sunny California, Carson is as comfortable with rusted junkyard salvage as he is with sterling silver and gold. He makes myriad metal creations, from jewelry to chandeliers to electric guitars. Ever conscious of doing his part to save the Earth, Carson’s ladies’ cuff with a positive vibe was cut out of a classic American red steel toolbox — the one everybody’s dad had. In Carson’s hands, though, the metal is cut, sanded and buffed, hand-engraved and lacquered to become a recycled thing of beauty and joy. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.
Various sizes; made-to-measure by special order
$4,500
Suede-fringed Calfskin Cape by Schaefer Outfitter
Whether it’s a night at the Santa Fe Opera or the kick-off of Cheyenne Frontier Days, you’ll turn heads in this swingy, suede-fringed calfskin cape with antique silver buttons and loop closure, fancy stitching, all-encircling shoulder decoration, and convenient arm slits. Inspired by the 1940s Golden West era in Hollywood when “glamour” and “cowgirl” went hand-in-hand, this modern design is an instant classic, destined to be worn again and again. From Schaefer Outfitter who understand how to dress the West.
Sizes: XS, S/M, L/XL
$695
Hakikižu Nąąžį Beaded Bag by Bazille Owen-Reese
This award-winning watermelon-inspired cocktail bag was exquisitely beaded by Bazille Owen-Reese. Titled Hakikižu Nąąžį, which means “standing together” in Hoocąk, her dialect, it was created in 2024 to be a physical manifestation of her empathy with marginalized people in a conflict. Awarded for its beauty and simplicity of design, Owen-Reese also hoped the design would affirm the power of those afflicted who safeguard the beauty of their culture and continued existence. Her perspective is rooted in her own identity as a mixed Indigenous beadworker from the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin. Born and raised in La Crosse, she now resides in rural northern New Mexico.
10 x 5 x 2.5 inches
Inquire for commissions
Treble Clef Cufflinks and Tuxedo Shirt Button Studs by Scott Hardy
Canadian silversmith Scott Hardy is renowned for his examples of traditional cowboy arts-inspired jewelry and religious artifacts in sterling silver. A master of his craft, he was commissioned to produce a set of wearable accessories so exquisite they defy comparison. These exclusive sterling silver and 14K gold vermeil custom cufflinks and studs are a one-of-a-kind set; its ornate treble clef design is reflective of classic European scrollwork, elegant on any shirt to dress up a gentleman in style.
Cufflinks: .875 inch oval
Studs: .56 inch oval
Inquire for pricing
Boot Jack by Tecovas
From one of the newer bootmakers on the map comes this aesthetically pleasing utilitarian boot jack. Humble in intention but splendid in its ergonomic design, this handcrafted boot jack is made of solid beechwood and is perfectly sized to remove your boots in comfort without scuffing or damaging the leather. Tecovas’ exclusive design features a grip strip to keep the jack planted when you’re pulling your foot upwards and out. The overall wood surface is coated in urethane for water resistance and durability, and a color-coordinated suede leather padding lines the grip and protects the heel of your boots. An innovative idea whose time has finally come.
$95
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