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Today, bolo ties can be found in every style imaginable. As with all types of turquoise jewelry, bolo ties incorporate different types of stones and metal work. The tips can be as simple or as complicated as the artist has … Continue reading →

The bolo tie was made the official neckwear of Arizona in 1971, and continues to be associated with the American southwest more than any other area of the world. However, the popularity of bolo ties has also crossed the Atlantic … Continue reading →

The word bolo tie is assumed to have come from the word boleadoras or bolas. Bolas are the hunting weapons crafted by Southern Americans that use are constructed of rope or cord with a ball attached to each end. When … Continue reading →

Although Victor Cederstaff did indeed craft and sell bolo ties in the mid 1900s, the story of Victor creating the bolo tie is certainly not historical fact, although it is certainly fun. One contrary bit of information can be found … Continue reading →

Ever wonder how bolo ties came into being?  Well, like may origin stories, there’s more than one story that tells the tale.  However, the most commonly trusted origin story for the bolo tie takes us to Wickenburg, AZ. Wickenburg is … Continue reading →