What Is A Silver Concho?

Conchos are made from silver coins that have been stamped with a unique design. The Navajo learned the art of metal working from the Mexicans, and it is believed that the first concho belt was an adaptation of horse bridle buckles found there. This piece features 20 conchos and a buckle strung on a leather belt.

How to make your original concho and explanation easy

It is a way to make

How to attach a leather and silver concho to leather

This is an old leather maker technique on attaching

Making Silver Hat Band Conchos Part1

A silversmith at work. Part 2 coming soon.