Hi the saddle is mexican made I think they were located in sonora ? the felt is how all the ones I ever saw were made. I spent a lot of time in them when I was young on a friends ranch in baha ca. that was the saddle of choice for the vaqueros in that area if they could afford it new they about 200 dlls american alot of money back then 40 yrs +- one of the more comfortable saddles that I have ridden brought one home to use here but was too narrow for my qtr horses dont know if they are still is business hope that helps . Mark