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The hands of a Native American artist formed these southwest Indian pottery lamps from clay found near the arroyos and rivers of their homeland. Rolling out the clay, then coiling it to form the shape of the lamp is the first step of their construction process. Smoothing the clay, both inside and outside with a crude tool such as a piece of broken glass or a stone or stick, letting it dry, then firing it in the kiln will turn this formless substance into an object of beauty and use. A home that …

The vistas of the west can be portrayed beautifully on southwest painted leather lamp shades. Distant mesas looking out over a spectacular sunset desert, a cabin tucked into a meadow beneath the mountains, or a quaint pueblo are scenes that will all add to the ambiance of the southwest theme you have chosen for your home. The rugged naturalism of the southwest portrayed on leather lamp shades will make any room more unique and individual. You will almost be able to hear the wind and smell the sa …

Southwestern rawhide lamp shades. Now that you have decided that the southwest look is the one you wish to cultivate for your home, it is time to think about lighting. Whatever form of lighting you choose, can be topped off with a southwest rawhide lamp shade. You have already chosen most of your furniture and accents, but the lighting fixtures you choose should also carry through the southwest theme. To make sure that your lamps and other fixtures look authentic as well as attractive, choose a …

How did southwestern floor lamps become popular? During the 18th century, Spanish settlers arrived at our shores and during those early days encounters with native Indians were not always pleasant! However, over the passage of time the two cultures became intertwined and this led to the emergence of Southwestern decor, which has become a signature description of the region. If you have decided to redecorate or redesign your property to try and achieve that distinctive Southwestern look whic …

Using custom rawhide lamp shades as part of your home decorating is the easiest and most inexpensive way to give your home true rustic or western style. The thing I love most about decorating with hand made lamp shades is the natural glow and welcoming warmth they create no matter where they are used. These natural rawhide shades are made of goat skin and are wonderful because of their versatility and ability to combine with all southwestern style home accessories and any color palette.Wonderful …