EPISODE · Nov 21, 2024 · 11 MIN
The art of making cowboy boots
from Idaho Matters · host Boise State Public Radio
Earlier this year Morgan Buckert was the recipient of the "2024 Nest Heritage Craft Prize: Women of the West" for her "Cosmic Cowboy" boots. (Morgan Buckert Custom Boots)For more than a century, cowboy boots have been an iconic part of American Western culture. And in recent years they’ve had a resurgence in mainstream fashion thanks to musical artists like Beyonce and popular shows like "Yellowstone." Which for craftsman Morgan Buckert is a good thing. She’s a custom bootmaker based out of Hailey, Idaho and makes gear so beautiful that it's literally been displayed in museums. Buckert joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her craft.
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Earlier this year Morgan Buckert was the recipient of the "2024 Nest Heritage Craft Prize: Women of the West" for her "Cosmic Cowboy" boots. (Morgan Buckert Custom Boots) For more than a century, cowboy boots have been an iconic part of American Western culture. And in recent years they’ve had a resurgence in mainstream fashion thanks to musical artists like Beyonce and popular shows like "Yellowstone." Which for craftsman Morgan Buckert is a good thing. She’s a custom bootmaker based out of Hailey, Idaho and makes gear so beautiful that it's literally been displayed in museums. Buckert joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her craft.
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