Archive of: Western

Best Of The West 2012: Bolo Ties

The bolo’s history has a lot to do with the craftiness of cowboys and the craftsmanship of Indians.

Best Of The West 2012: Beauty Meets Function In Cary Schwarz Saddles

Schwarz has molded, carved, and hand-stitched American tanned leather to that nexus where functional and fine arts meet.

BY LAURA ZUCKERMAN

Best Of The West 2012: The Lone Ranger And Tonto

The masked man and his "faithful Indian companion" are tops on our readers' list.

Western Storefront: Allens Boots

The big red boot emblazoned on the sign out front is the first of more than 4,000 on display inside the Austin, Texas, store.

BY DAVID HOFSTEDE

Best Of The West 2012: F.M. Light & Sons

Iconic signs on Colorado's Route 40 point to a century-old family store that's become a mainstay in Steamboat Springs.

Best Of The West 2012: Suzanne Hudson's Ledger Quilt

The piece, which honors its maker's Native ancestors, took eight months to finish

BY DIEGO JAMES ROBLES

Best Of The West 2012: Try On These Pearl Snap Shirts

Our readers love them, and we've picked out the latest and greatest.

Best Of The West 2012: Annie Oakley

Readers chose Annie Oakley as a favorite Western icon. Read about the life of the sharpshooter born Phoebe Ann Moses.

On The Horizon: Prints For Spring

Colorful designs inspired by the Old West — like gingham checks and retro rodeo scenes — are perfect for spring.

Up For Auction: Annie Oakley Gun And More Old West Prizes

Check out the rare collectibles on offer at Brian Lebel’s Old West Show & Auction.

BY DANA JOSEPH