Mission Del Rey Blog

Native American drums are without a doubt the most used instruments among the American Indian people. Drums for hundreds of years have always been at the hub of Native American lifestyle, forming what is now the center of religion and spirituality as well as feast days where a pow wow drum is at the forefront. Indian Shaman in North American history have all used drums in various ways to connect with a higher power known to most as the Great Spirit. To Native people, Indian drums are much m …

Indian pottery began as useful utensils and has evolved into beautiful Indian art. Indian pottery from an Indian pueblo of the Southwest can be rough with dark earth tones or highly polished pieces with hand painted designs.The variety of Indian pottery is exciting for collectors because there seems to be no end to Indian pottery styles. Native American pottery has always been a part of Native life. In recent years the resurgence of collecting Indian pottery has been fueled by the revival of anc …

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 …