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Native drum ceremonies are very important to the Native American people and have always been an expression of their heritage and beliefs. In the past, these ceremonies were a regular part of life, depicting in ritual style the many facets of Native life.Today they still exist for the same reasons and are an important way for native people to stay in touch with not only each other, but also their roots in a world that is modernizing around them. There have been many native tribes, some now los …

Rawhide lamp shades can be used as replacement lamp shades on your existing lamps or as the perfect accessory to your new rustic lamps. Each rawhide lamp shade is handmade and the shade of choice for southwestern table lamps, vintage or antique lamps or western floor lamps. Old world craftsmanship and the natural material characteristics of rawhide allow rustic lamps to create perfect ambiance. If you want rustic lamps that hang from the ceiling such as antler chandeliers, rawhide chandelie …

When it comes to rustic decorating, the styles termed shabby chic and rustic decor have combined and made a big hit with everyone who loves the warmth and comfort it embraces. At first it seems to be a conflict of terms. After all, the things that usually are thought of to make something seem chic is just the opposite of those that would be considered shabby. This type of rustic style requires a lot of imagination and creativity. Once you begin to realize that you are not following a true s …

Summer is that wonderful time of year when we spend a lot of time outdoors. The day light hours are long and the evenings are warm. Flowers and trees are in full bloom and special treats such as corn on the cob and watermelon are enjoyed with appreciation. We often feel inspired during the summer months, as in no other season, which makes it the perfect time to allow our creative energies to flow into our home decorating projects. One such project would be to incorporate southwest decoratin …

Do you love Native American rattles and other Indian musical instruments? Rattles are wonderful Native American symbols and representations of Indian tribes and their unique customs. They are also among the most popular musical instruments for use in Indian ceremonies throughout the majority of Indian tribes. Rattles, for hundreds of years and for most American Indians, have always played a large part in the spiritual world as well as for use in social gatherings. As you read about the inte …