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A concho or concha is a typically oval silver ornament found in Native American art and later in Western wear. Conchos are most closely associated with the Navajo people, with one of the best known forms being the concho belt.
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Explore a diverse selection of decorative conchos for your leather crafting projects. Find a variety of styles, sizes, and finishes to add the perfect touch.
Concho means "seashells" in Spanish, They are usually round or oval discs of silver used to decorate on Leather. I am sure you have seen a belt or a saddle with a metal object attached to it, that is most likely a Concho.
In the last or “Third Phase” of concho belt development, you started to see the “butterfly” appear between conchos and also the use of turquoise as an adornment on the face of a concho.
Discover unique conchos, perfect for jewelry, belts, and Western wear. Explore handmade sterling silver earrings, antique Italian concho belts, and vintage-inspired designs. Find antique copper conchos, and charming bass conchos for your next project.
Concho belts are a long-time Navajo tradition yet it has been suggested that the Navajo borrowed conchos from Mexican tack items or from the Plains Indians. The earliest conchos were silver dollars that were hammered, then stamped and edged, then slotted and strung together on a piece of leather.