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There are a couple of reasons to have western throws in your home. They offer relief during the cold winter evenings and can be used as a light covering during the fall months when a heavy blanket wouldn't be necessary. Due to their quality, they make great decorating pieces. These colorful throws vary in texture and pattern and make delightful visual appeal to both your bedroom and living room. Throws with a western theme offer many designs and color pallets that blend into any room, making the …

Native American dance sticks and dancing have always formed a central part of Native American tribal life. There are quite a few elements that go into a successful dance. Music from drums and flutes, of course, is very important. However, Native American dance sticks are also integral to different dances. These decorated dance sticks add a visual touch to the dance, and are specific to the ceremony. American Indians use dances for healing, to honor the fallen, and in times past, when going on th …

Zapotec rugs are beautifully hand woven rugs by the Zapotec Indians from the state of Oaxaca , Mexico . These wool rugs are known around the world for their traditional craftsmanship, vibrant colors, and one-of-a-kind design styles. These Indian rugs are the perfect decorating accessory for use in rustic homes and cabins, southwest style homes, or anywhere you would like to add color and elegance. They work wonderfully when used as traditional floor rugs, and also make great rustic wall hangings …

The wooden dough bowl is a true representation of items used in a typical Native American home. In the mountain region of Northern Mexico, the Tarahumara people have rugged lifestyles and live in humble dwellings. They make handcrafts, like wooden dough bowls, in order to earn a living. I have always appreciated the beautiful baskets, weavings, jewelry and other hand-crafted items created by this Tribe. It is fascinating that although the women are the primary crafters in the family, the Tarahum …

Native American drums and shaman drums of the famous Tarahumara Indians are rustic Native drums made by hand. The Tarahumara are said to be North America's most primitive people. As a part of their American culture and throughout their Native history, they have inhabited caves and cliff dwellings of their native southwest lands. Shaman Native American drums sometimes called spirit drums or heart drums are made with a piece of native yellow pine bent into the shape of the drum. Thin goat ski …