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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1


Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc. Stock Purchase Plan
(as amended and restated effective October 18, 1991) of our reports dated August
4, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Tandy Brands
Accessories, Inc. incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended June 30, 2000, and the related financial statement schedule
included therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                                /s/  Ernst & Young LLP

Fort Worth, Texas
February 7, 2001