Holiday Gift Guide
We've curated a selection of thoughtful and unique gifts to celebrate the holiday season. From winter wear and timeless leather goods to meaningful gifts for the home, this guide is...
The Makers Journal
Learning the Craft of Chap Making
Mike Giordano refines every detail of his batwing chaps—cut for movement, built for the brush, and stitched to withstand the demands of ranch life.
The Old Way
“Argentina. My country. My home. My people. Horses, friends and mountains. Getting together, stories with mates in between. Each year, this trip helps me. Helps me to understand, to connect....
Q&A with Meljo Made Embroidery
Melanie Jorden of Meljo Made Embroidery, one of the handmade makers featured in our shop, on meditative stitching, sourcing quality materials, and finding creative inspiration from our ranches. How did...
Tying The Knot Between Cowboys and Sailors
“To me the simple act of tying a knot is an adventure in unlimited space...it provides an opportunity for an excursion that is limited only by the scope of our...
The Boss of the Plains Still Reigns: The History of the Cowboy Hat
It was the spring of 1849 and John B. Stetson was on a hunting trip near Pikes Peak, just outside Colorado Springs (about 45 minutes from Chico Basin Ranch), when...
It's Time to Mend
In the midst of the pandemic, many Americans have been repurposing their own clothes as a way to save money or test out a new (at home) hobby. Since most of...
A Cut Above The Rest: Kay Foye
Wrangler turned knifemaker. How time in the saddle became the catalyst for remarkable and functional art.
Meet the artisan: Zara
What are some of the places you’ve lived in your life? I was born in the Blue Ridge area in Virginia. Appalachia is home to me, the older mountains. I...
Sharp enough to change your mind
Why Max Wenerstrom thinks a hand forged knife is worth the investment.
Horween: a tannery steeped in tradition
A leather tannery with traditional methods and a modern approach.
How to shape your Sunbody Hat
A step-by-step tutorial on how to shape your Sunbody Hat in the buckaroo style. All you need is a hat and water!
A practical accessory tied and dyed to history: the politics of the bandana
The bandana is a colorful accessory we have come to associate with vintage Americana, but its historical roots extend far beyond the West and cowboys. Paisley, the classic pattern imprinted...
