Mission Del Rey Blog

Navajo flutes and hand crafts are well known for authenticity and quality. If you are considering a flute for yourself or as a gift for a friend, you will be very impressed with the quality sound of these hand made flutes. As you may know there are famous flute makers who offer their flutes for several hundred dollars each. They are made with more exotic woods and are appreciated by those who buy the flutes but let me tell you a personal story about Jonah Thompson flutes.When we began to conside …

Rawhide lamp shades are works of art perfect for Cabin lighting and Lodge decor.  You don’t have to settle for paper or faux materials when genuine hand laced rawhide shades are not only beautiful and functional but affordable too. Rawhide leather Lamp shades have no equal for character and charm in rustic decor. Rawhide shades are hand-made by craftsman using high quality translucent rawhide. A welded frame and hand stretched and laced rawhide creates a beautiful one of a kind shade.& …

Why do rawhide drums sometimes arrive sounding flat out of the box?  The affect that the change in weather is the issue.  Rawhide expands and contracts all the time naturally. It's really apparent during times of high humidity, like when a thunderstorm comes through the area. If they are exposed to severe humidity like in a box, in a truck or warehouse, they actually go flat but they will tighten up as the hides adjust.  Cowhide which is very thick takes a little longer to dry o …

Zapotec table runners are especially popular with each representing a unique design from the imagination of the weaver as they stand at their large wooden loom. Each rug or runner is a unique artistic expression of color and texture in genuine wool. Available in varying lengths, you will find a runner that is just right for your table.  Try using a long runner doubled in half to decorate a coffee table or round table too.If you enjoy handcrafted quality work with a slant toward th …

The thing I enjoy most about decorating with leather lamp shades or giving them as gifts, are the large variety of colors and options available. You can choose from exquisite works of art on dyed pigskin suede lamp shades that come in many colors including red, green, black, gold, wine, brown or natural, or select a painting you like on a rustic rawhide shade in a light or dark color. No matter which type of shade you decide on, you will easily find one that combines with your color scheme and y …