Featured in this lot is a pair of heavy duty Montana cowboy leather chinks with spaghetti fringe. Chaps and chinks are leather leg coverings worn by horseback riders – typically cowboys and cowgirls – as protection against weather, timber, brush, rope burns, and other hazards. They are buckled around the waist, and are open in the back so a rider’s seat is not covered. Chaps run the full length of the rider's legs. They are often closed around the leg by a zipper, but other fasteners might be used. The two most common styles of chaps are shotgun and batwing. Chinks are similar to chaps, but are shorter, typically hitting the rider below the knee but above the ankle. They are fastened behind the rider’s legs by snaps, buckles, zippers, or other fasteners, but the fasteners stop above the back of the knee, allowing the chinks to move more freely from that point downward. The fringe on chinks is also usually longer and more prominent than fringe found on chaps. This pair shows heavy wear yet would make an excellent addition for Western-themed home interior decoration. Measurements are 30" x 20.5", 30" waist