- All American WestŪ products are made of 100% full grain leathers. We use a variety of leathers including vegetable tanned leathers, tumbled chrome leathers, suede, oil tanned leathers, and more.
- All leather carving is crafted by hand; tooled one at a time.
- All hair-on hides used are 100% cow-hide. (many are screen printed to imitate other animal hides)
- Our hardware is made of solid metals and most of the pieces are branded with the American WestŪ signature.
- All American WestŪ bags are lined with our 100% cotton signature lining.
- American WestŪ handbags come with a lifetime guarantee that allows for repair or replacement at no charge in the case of a manufacturer's defect.
- American WestŪ consumers can register their bags on-line at www.AmericanWest.cc.
- Most handbags feature two inside pouches and an inside zippered side pocket for increased organization.
- All luggage and business briefs feature a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap.
- Each collection features matching accessories such as wallets, day planners, cell phone cases and cosmetic cases.
- American WestŪ launches at least 2 brand new and exciting collections each season. The new collections are featured in periodically mailed flyers, catalogs, major consumer and retail magazines and are also previewed at many tradeshows.
- Although we are known for our unique handbags, American WestŪ also offers specialty gift items such as CD cases, picture frames, leather pillows and mouse pads, as well as other small accessories.
A Rich History
The mere mention of "American West" conjures up images of cowboys and
pathfinders in search of new frontiers. With this pioneering tradition,
American WestŪ celebrates the human spirit that lives on in the hearts
of many, still today as in days gone by.
It is this legacy that has inspired American West's product line, the
leaders in Western handbags and accessories for over 21 years. It is a
legacy of quality, hand-crafted leather items made by hand - one at a
time - that reflect the true values of the West. Founded in 1986,
American WestŪ specializes in elegant leather goods, hand-tooled by
skilled craftsmen from the Guarani Indian tribe. Each American WestŪ
design is classic at heart, with a fresh take on the tradition of
hand-tooling and western style.
As a result of sound growth over the years and benefiting from an
established and recognized brand, American WestŪ is regarded as the
leader in Western handbags and accessories.
Inspired Designs
Individually hand crafted one-at-a-time, our bags are made of 100% hand
picked genuine leather with constant attention to quality and
durability. We stand behind our product with an unconditional
manufacturers guarantee by repairing or replacing our products at no
cost to the customer.
Capturing the spirit of the true West, American WestŪ designs are
influenced by the men and woman who embrace the lifestyle and are proud
to be part of the culture. We therefore will not sacrifice our steadfast
belief that each tooled piece is crafted by individual strikes -
one-by-one - to create these beautiful works of art. Though our products
are created by time-honored traditions, the modern day conveniences of
cell phone pouches, credit card slots and zipper pulls (to mention only
a few) are not forgotten in the design detail.
The popular American WestŪ designs feature handbags, luggage,
briefcases, small leather goods and gift items from a collection of more
than 450 styles. Added is the American West's Home Collection that
features more than fifty unique pillow designs ranging from whimsical to
classic Cowboy. All products carry a lifetime manufacturers defect
guarantee.