Red and Silver Bolo Tie

This bolo tie is made with glass seed beads and secondhand metal beads. The necklace portion is about 22” around with another 5” of the necklace coming down the front. It has a sterling silver clasp.

These bolo tie necklaces are inspired by my time in Colorado and the western wear I’m surrounded by.

Bolo ties originated in the 1930s, when Native American men of several tribes tied bandanas around their necks with string or shell or bone pieces.