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. 2002 Omnibus Plan of
our reports dated August 2, 2002, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc. incorporated by reference in its
Annual Report (Form 10-K) and the schedule included therein for the year ended
June 30, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                                /s/  Ernst & Young LLP
Fort Worth, Texas

May 12, 2003