American West designer leather handbags

Distinctive styling and uncompromising quality, with all the practical features that you will need. American West's leather handbags, totes, hobos, shoulder bags and crossbody bags combine classic elegance and contemporary chic. Handmade, with a breathtaking attention to detail.

Authentic American Indian jewellery

American Indian jewellery, whether traditional or edgy contemporary, has a unique style all of its own. Our handmade American Indian bracelets, necklaces and pendants are a lovely mixture of silver, turquoise, coral, jet and shell. Chunky or fine. All jewellery is acquired directly from the artist or from another member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

Press and Media News

IACA encourages retailers to stock authentic American Indian art by attending a wholesale market. American Indian arts and crafts are being sold all around the world, but how do you tell if the work is authentic? On October 28-29th 2011 the Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA) is holding its Fall Market in Phoenix, Arizona.

“Attendance at the IACA Markets is very important to our business”, says Margaret Ann Wilson, Director and co-owner of Bags to Riches. “Meeting the artists who actually made the jewellery that we sell to our customers, guarantees the authenticity of every American Indian bracelet, necklace, pendant and carving that we buy". Read more>>

American West leather handbags feature in the August 2011 edition of "True West" magazine. Author G. Daniel DeWeese writes an excellent article entitled "Medicine Bags to Purses", which traces the American Indian (and early European) styling influences on today’s western style leather handbags. Read more>>

More and more people are discovering the value and style of the American West designer handbag brand. A recent launch of the range was the most successful in the history of ShopNBC, achieving an amazing 12 sell-outs. Read more>>

American West celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year. A quarter of a century of unique design and uncompromising quality, born from buying a souvenir leather bag on vacation in Paraguay. Read more>>

Lou-Ella fashion handbags by American West

Fun and fashionable faux leather handbags, totes and hobos with all the distinctive American West styling and features you would expect, but at a nice budget price.

Copper bracelets by Sergio Lub

Sergio Lub's jewellery designs explore the ancient beauty and symbolism of copper, but with an eye to the fashion tastes of today. These unique bracelets will give any look a real style boost. Designs include gemstone copper bracelets and magnetic copper bracelets.

Zuni Carvings

Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico is considered to be the most renowned for American Indian "fetish" or charm stone carvings. These small carvings are made from a variety of materials and usually represent animals of "the six directions". The very best Zuni carvings are highly sought after by collectors. All of our Zuni carvings come from named artists and are bought exclusively from members of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.