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If the idea of curling up with a good book and a cozy blanket after a long day at work sounds like a great idea, you'll definitely want to check out our newest Otavalo blankets from Ecuador.  These blankets are luxuriously soft, with a rich brushed fabric that will have you feeling like you're taking a nap wrapped up in a cloud.Handmade by talented Ecuadoran artisans, these designer blankets come in many colors and beautiful southwest designs.  They look great thrown ove …

Looking for a really easy way to dress up your home or cabin and add a touch of southwest stye? Try Zapotec placemats and native rugs for those areas of the home where you need a little color or texture. Zapotec handwoven wool tapestries and placemats are a suprisingly simple way to take your rustic decor to the next level. If you aren't familiar with Zapotec weavings, you've been missing out!  These beautiful hand woven tapestries are made by the famous Zapotec Indians of Oaxaca, …

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 chandeli …

Native American dance sticks are essential tools for rituals. They represent a lot of symbolism based on the beliefs and spirituality of Native American tribes. This article will provide an overview of the traditional uses of the Native American dance stick for traditional rituals. These interesting dance sticks combine culture and craft making. Tradition shows that only the bravest warriors of the tribe will dance using the dance stick during their tribal ceremonies. Of the various ways da …

The unique look of rawhide country lamp shades for kitchens and decorating has been popular since the end of the great depression when women first began to look at their homes in ways other than utilitarian. This was the case with not only kitchens, but living rooms and later family rooms and dens as well. What is also now called southwest decor and western style, as well as ranch style, came naturally as the designs sprung from the use of everyday items. The same was true with country styl …