Mission Del Rey Blog

There is nothing like genuine Indian pottery, like that made by the Tarahumara and Tigua Indian Tribes, to create an authentic southwest look in your home. The earthen clay is not only very durable but is also what gives the pottery that popular rustic look. The knowledge of pottery making has been passed down throughout the generations and is still made the same way today as it has been for hundreds of years. If you are like me and love Native American pottery, you will definitely be excit …

Tarahumara men love to work with wood and have learned to fashion amazing detailed items with what might seem to be very crude working tools. Wooden spoons, bowls, and figurines are all items which are commonly carved.Their well known dough bowls, carved by hand from native yellow pine begin as a piece of a downed tree trunk. The trunk is split in half lengthwise then carved with an axe to form the shape of the bowl, and further worked with a machete or large knife. This traditional styl …

Have you ever wondered how exactly pow wow drums are used? I had, but never really knew they played such an important role in the Native American culture. I had the opportunity to attend one of these events, and started talking to the American Indian singers about the important part the pow wow drum plays in the ceremony. Native drum groups understand the importance and significant role of this type of drum in their culture, but most people I come across have only a vague idea of how the na …

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 …

Beautiful southwest table runners are no longer just for throwing over a dining table, although they are great for that! Designers and home owners alike are becoming much more bold in their ideas of rustic home decor. More than just a table covering, runners are showing up all around the house. As you know, the most fabulous are the hand woven wool table runners that express the unique personality of the weaver and designer alike. Their rich color and texture work wonders to bring any room to li …