Western Gifts for Her: Leather, Turquoise and Boots She'll Keep

Western gifts for her don't need to be loud. The pieces she'll keep are the ones made well enough to wear every day: a good bag, a little turquoise, boots that go with everything. Here's where to start.

A bag she'll carry for years

Hand-tooled leather and hair-on cowhide are the two materials that mark real western leatherwork. Hyna's Scarlet Ridge has a scarlet flower motif hand-tooled into tan full-grain leather and converts from hand-carry to crossbody. The Miro bucket bag is natural tan and white cowhide cut from a single hide, so no two are alike. For evenings, the Riquezana clutch has an undyed cowhide flap and a strap that converts three ways. Myra's tooled leather and cowhide bag is another good option.

Turquoise, one piece at a time

Turquoise is the signature stone of western jewelry, and one strong piece beats several small ones. A carved floral cuff set with turquoise is a statement on its own; a single turquoise stone ring in sterling silver is quieter but just as striking.

Boots for every day

Ariat's Dixon is a short-shaft western boot that works with jeans or a dress, an easy way into wearing boots every day. Check the color before you buy: the listing opens on a muted green.

A hat she'll wear for years

A cream felt cowboy hat goes with nearly everything she owns. Will & Bear's Buck Cream is handmade from 100% Australian wool, with UPF 50+ sun protection and an adjustable sweatband for the fit.

Something warm

A camel-check merino wool blanket is large enough for the foot of a bed and handsome over a leather chair. It's the gift for the woman who has everything she wants to wear.

For smaller gifts, see Western Stocking Stuffers for Her, or more ideas in Gifts for the Cowgirl in Your Life.