Trade + Relic - Hat Bands Made in the West, Inspired by the West

Trade + Relic was founded in 2024 by Erin Louis out of a love for western hats and style, and a reverence for our western heritage, landscapes, Native cultures and history.

Erin started making her own hat bands with coins and vintage Native American pieces she collected while living and traveling around the West. Trade + Relic designs are made with unique, unaltered pieces collected from trading posts, antique stores, pawn shops and through other reputable sellers. Hat Bands are a great way to display these beautiful relics and preserve the work of skilled artisans from our past.

Erin's collection continues to grow. Trade + Relic passes along this love for western hats, western style, Native art and history.

These one-of-a-kind hat bands are made with love by Erin. Each one is made with premium American leather. When you bring home a Trade + Relic hat band you not only have a beautiful new accessory for your hat, but you also own a piece of the past - a timeless keepsake for your collection.

Erin moved out west from the mountains of North Carolina in 2017. She lives in Southern Utah with her husband, Mike, and her co-workers Norman (pictured below) and Clementine (an orange cat who loves to talk). 

Thank you for your interest in Trade + Relic hat bands!

~ Erin ~

Polices + Disclaimers for Buyers

Trade + Relic does not alter or modify any relic. Each piece remains in its vintage state and is affixed to the hat band in ways to preserve its integrity.

Trade + Relic sells items with vintage, handmade Native American buttons, concho slides, button covers, pins and more. Some of the relics come with provenance and with others the history is unknown. All items, unless stated otherwise, are previously loved and therefore not perfect. These items have been purchased from trading posts, antique stores, pawn shops and through other reputable sellers and collectors. The description, material and age for each relic is provided to the best of our knowledge, based on previous ownership, style, look, etc. In the early 1900s it was not common to add a maker's mark to pieces. This practice started in the 1920s and then became more common in the 60s and 70s and beyond.

Trade + Relic does not guarantee authenticity or provenance.