Cowboy Hat Accessories
A hand-braided leather hat band adds texture and an individual detail around the crown of a cowboy hat. Compare wider woven braids, slimmer four-strand designs and different colors before choosing a LeatherByPeter style on Etsy.
Made individually by Peter in Szeged, Hungary.
An eight-strand braid gives the whiskey brown design a closely woven appearance. Four-strand designs offer a slimmer braided detail, with metal beads or leather knots adding a different finish. Compare the genuine photographs below to see how each design looks around a hat.
An eight-strand hand-braided band in full-grain cowhide leather. The closely woven braid adds a broader textured detail around the crown.
Listed color choices: Whiskey brown, classic black, or two-tone black and brown.
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A four-strand hand-braided Italian calfskin band with gold-colored metal beads. The navy blue example combines a slim braid with a contrasting metal detail.
Listed color choices: Black, brown, navy blue, or red.
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A four-strand hand-braided Italian calfskin band with Gaucho knots. The leather braid and knotted finish create a simple, tactile detail around the crown.
Listed color choices: Beige, brown, or black.
View on EtsyDecide whether you want the band to blend with the hat or stand out against it. Brown leather adds a warm detail, while black can create a quieter match on a dark hat. Navy blue, red, beige and two-tone options offer different contrasts. Color choices belong to the individual listing, so use the options shown beside each design.
The photographs show examples, not every available color. Hats are shown for display and are not included with the bands.
A hat band sits around the outside of the crown, rather than beneath the chin. LeatherByPeter hat bands are adjustable: place the band around your own hat and adjust it until it sits neatly.
The eight-strand listing describes an adjustable fit. The gold-accented four-strand listing specifies approximately 22–25 inches (US hat sizes 7–7¾). Check the selected Etsy listing for the adjustment and attachment details of that design.
If you are replacing an existing decorative band, check its purpose and attachment before removing it.
The featured eight-strand design uses full-grain cowhide leather; the two four-strand designs are described as Italian calfskin. Each is hand-braided, with the chosen leather, braid and finishing details giving the band its own appearance.
It is a decorative leather band worn around the crown of a hat. Hand-braiding creates a textured surface that changes the appearance of the hat.
The whiskey brown design uses eight strands of cowhide leather. The navy blue and Western Cowboy designs use four strands of Italian calfskin, with gold-colored beads or Gaucho knots respectively.
Yes. The eight-strand design lists whiskey brown, black, and two-tone black and brown. The gold-accented design lists black, brown, navy blue, and red. The Gaucho-knot design lists beige, brown, and black. Check the corresponding Etsy listing for the current choices.
Fit the band around the crown where it will sit and adjust it neatly to your own hat. The gold-accented listing specifies an adjustable range of approximately 22–25 inches (US hat sizes 7–7¾). Check the individual listing for its fit and adjustment details.
Many cowboy hats have a decorative external band that can be changed. Check how the original band is attached and what purpose it serves before removing it.
A hat band decorates the crown of a hat. A stampede string, also called a cowboy hat chin strap, helps keep the hat secure while it is worn, particularly in wind or during outdoor use.
Return to the Cowboy Hat Bands overview to compare the main styles.
Prefer simple leather or an engraved detail? Explore Personalized & Leather Hat Bands.
Need help keeping your hat secure while wearing it? Explore Stampede Strings & Chin Straps.