Long Coats

In the late 1700’s, trappers intermarried with Native women from local tribes. Their descendents formed a distinctive society called the Metis, with their own language, art and clothing styles. These coats show the influence of two different worlds, combining the cut and fit of men’s European designs with the artistic qualities of the Native people, who often decorated their pieces with painted or beaded floral or geometric patterns. Our coats are made of the finest deerskin for durability, comfort and beauty and are a wonderful example of the artistic interaction of two different cultures.

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Painted Metis #300   $1295	Ladies Metis #301   $1295	Painted Metis #311   $1295	Painted Metis #311   $1295	Painted Ensemble #313   $1295
Painted Ensemble #313   $1295	Commercial Beadwork #319   $895	Fancy Metis #331   $1295	Fancy Metis #332   $1295	Painted Metis #338   $895
Painted Metis #338   $895	Fancy Metis #343   $1295	Fancy Metis #344   $1295	Longhunter #347   $895	Longhunter #347   $895
Fringed Buckskin #348   $895	Fringed Buckskin #348   $895	Fringed Buckskin #350   $895	Fringed Buckskin #350   $895

Medium Length Coats

In the second half of the 1800’s, a unique character could be found in the American West – the Scout. Kit Carson, Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickock are just a few of the most famous of these highly skilled and highly paid professionals. These men needed garments that were practical and durable, yet decorative, as they were known as much for their flashy way of dressing as for their bravery and adventures. Our coats make just as strong an impression today as the ones worn by these legendary Scouts.

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Painted Coat #302   $795	Painted Coat #302   $795	Caped Coat #320   $795	Caped Scout #321   $795	Caped Scout #321   $795	Fancy Scout #323   $895
Painted Metis #324   $995	Painted Metis #324   $995	Painted Coat #326   $795	Painted Coat #326   $795	Fancy Metis #328   $1095	Fancy Metis #328   $1095
Buckskin Coat #330   $795	Painted Metis #333   $895	Painted Metis #335   $795	Painted Metis #335   $795	Buckskin Coat #341   $795

Short Coats

This head-turning Southwestern-styled deerskin coat is truly a piece of wearable art. Its design was inspired in large part by an Apache-style buckskin coat that Mike studied from a museum collection. He then added the Santa Fe influences of a small folded-down collar and plenty of silver accents. What is most distinctive on this stunning piece is the two-tone hand-twisted fringe, which showcases the contrast of the inner and outer sides of the deerskin. This showy coat with its historic touches continues to stop traffic and draw envy at every event.

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Fancy Scout #305   $895	Fancy Scout #305   $895	Basic Scout #306   $795	Santa Fe #308   $795	Santa Fe #308   $795	Ladies Santa Fe #309   $795

Vaquero Clothing

In the mid-1800’s, artist James Walker produced a number of paintings that featured the Vaquero, master horsemen of Spanish blood who came to this country in the late 1500’s. We owe much of our cowboy knowledge, culture and language to these riders. Made of ranch-raised deer hide, and decorated with nickel silver conchos, this short-waisted coat features beautiful details and would have been worn with a distinctive sash at the waist. This eye-catching coat is still all about confidence and attitude.

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Vaquero Coat #315   $795	Vaquero Coat #315   $795	Vaquero Coat #316   $795	Vaquero Pants #317   $795	Coat #318 $795 Pants #318 $795

Deerskin Leather Colors
Actual colors may vary due
to differences in dye lots
and computer monitors.
Other colors available
upon request.

Natural	Palomino	Dusk	Black