American West 30th Anniversary Hand-Tooled Leather Handbag

This is a high-quality, handcrafted saddle-style shoulder bag or crossbody bag made from premium vegetable-tanned leather. The item features intricate hand-tooling in a classic Western floral and leaf motif, utilizing two distinct tones: a rich dark mahogany/chocolate brown and a warm natural tan. The construction showcases heavy-duty contrast white stitching and is embellished with a series of silver-tone sunburst-patterned metal studs along the curved seams. A significant identifying feature is the '30th Anniversary' silver-tone commemorative coin charm hanging from a bead chain, marking the bag as part of American West's 2016 milestone collection. The piece includes a leather strap with buckle adjustments and a silver-tone floral-engraved Western buckle on the front flap. The leather appears to be in very good condition with a light natural patina developing; however, there is noticeable scuffing and wear on the edge of the leather strap near the buckle. The deep relief of the leather carving indicates superior craftsmanship typical of the American West brand, reflecting a contemporary Western-chic style designed with traditional leatherworking techniques.