Mission Del Rey Blog

Native American war shirts are a very interesting part of American history. The tunic-like shirts were often made of buckskin, and sewn in a way to respect the natural shape of the animal. This was thought to preserve the animal’s power.It was considered a badge of honor to wear a war shirt, and was a privilege granted to a warrior by tribal councils. The shirt was not worn into battle, but reserved for special ceremonies and tribal rituals. It served as a memorial of the battle, a …

The art of weaving Native American rugs is very prominent in North America. Native Americans create the most desirable and expensive rugs that money can buy, but sadly, the shrinking industry is only hanging by a thread due to modern mass production and the art being lost with this generation. The best known type of textile art available in North America is Native American rugs and blankets. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail are impeccable making these rugs extremely pricey …

Christmas is an exciting time of year for home decorators who love to bring Native American culture and southwest style into their homes. Handcrafted ornaments made by the Navajo and Pueblo tribes are perfect for decorating a southwestern Christmas tree and giving your home a touch of rustic style.There are several types of Native American pottery ornaments that will add southwestern style to your tree. Some of the most popular include the terra cotta colored etched ornaments, real hor …

Now that you've decided to decorate your house in the southwest style, it will only make sense to carry that look throughout your home and into your master bedroom. Using southwest bedspreads on your bed will create the look you want. Other bedrooms in the house will look equally as nice showing off this type of decor. There is no reason to confine the relaxed, natural southwest style to your living room. Why not enjoy these colorful designs in the room where you spend one third of your lif …

Several years ago we began making rawhide lamp shades and selling them on the internet. Since those early days we have learned a lot about rawhide lampshades and have had the opportunity to help others also understand rawhide. There are reasons why it is sometimes loose or tight. And then, there is the care. What is best to condition rawhide shades; and how do you do it? After all, you want to protect your investments in rustic lamps, lighting and home furnishings. When it is time to s …