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A great way to add authentic southwest style to your home is by using handmade Native American baskets in your decor. Some of the most beautiful baskets are those made by the Tarahumara Indians of the northern part of Mexico.Southwest baskets are used for many purposes in a traditional Tarahumara household. Because the floors of most Tarahumara homes are dirt, native baskets help keep food and personal items clean and in order.The two types of woven baskets generally made by the Tarahumar …

Autumn! What a magnificent time of the year! The air around us is crisp; the trees are adorned in their prettiest colors. Decorating for this season seems almost effortless, especially if you have decided to incorporate southwestern touches into your fall decorating scheme. The lovely bold colors associated with the southwest seem to fit right in place with the fall season. Hand in hand, the two elements working together, can create a masterpiece in your home! As you begin your fall decorat …

Southwest and western hand woven wool rugs make one of the single most important impacts on a room as you enter because area rugs catch your attention. Because the rugs and runners have such an impact on design, it is important to consider carefully what your overall look will be in your home. For example, brightly colored southwest style or darker subdued western style rugs, area rugs or throw rugs as they are also known are available in many sizes and nearly every color you could need. The pat …

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 sh …

Southwest placemats and a meal with friends and family is one of the best ways to relax and enjoy yourselves. It's a peaceful time that builds rapport and causes contentment. You can bring a touch of southwestern flair and hospitality to your dinner table as well as the rest of your home by choosing just the right accessories. A set of southwest placemats is an excellent way to do exactly that. Bring a cowboy or Native American theme to your table with appropriately decorated plac …