SOUTHWESTERN STYLE Boulders Resort & Spa, Scottsdale The first stop on your shopping adventure? Make it to Paul Bond Boot Company , a family-owned Another must-have accessory is the bolo tie—also known as “the official state neckwear of Arizona.” Silversmith Victor Cedarstaff of Wickenburg claims to have invented this ornamental necktie in the late 1940s, and he later patented his signature yoke-style slide design to prove it. At Alltribes boutique in Gilbert, browse all manner of bolo ties, from simple sterling silver 18 VISITARIZONA.COM COURTESY OF BOULDERS RESORT & SPA SCOTTSDALE The desert-chic aesthetic may be enjoying its moment in the sun— splashed across current fashion pages and Pinterest boards in all its sun-bleached glory—but the iconic staples of the Southwest have a longstanding legacy, holding a well-earned place in both history books and local culture. Pick up a few staple pieces and learn their past along the way. business in Nogales that has been handcrafting custom cowboy boots since 1946. You’ll find everything from fancy footwear with showstopping stitching to sturdy boots made for a day’s hard work. Next up? A fashionable hat from Watson’s Hat Shop in Cave Creek. Cowboy hats—with their high crowns and wide brims—were originally designed to withstand long days of horseback riding and working in the sun, but today this accessory is made in all kinds of styles, fabrics and trims. Pick up a ready-to-wear piece or see what master hatter Eric Watson can create for you. varieties to intricate Zuni pieces inlaid with turquoise and shimmering shell. Another signature fixture of the Southwest is artfully crafted turquoise jewelry, from delicate rings to statement squash blossom necklaces. Numerous American Indian tribes—including Navajo, Hopi and Zuni—revere turquoise for its natural beauty and mystical properties, as this precious stone carries a long legacy of cultural lore. Peruse the pieces at Native Jewelry Gallery in Williams, which sources
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