Maria Martinez, the Mother of San Ildefonso Pottery
Creating pottery is an ancient pueblo art. Shards of pottery have been found in the ruins of the dwellings of the Anasazi, thought to be the ancestors of today’s Pueblo Peoples. But pottery as an art form hasn’t always been the same. In fact, the thousand-year-old... Read moreYour Mother Deserves the Best: A Mother’s Day Jewelry Contest!
Do you know an extraordinary woman who makes an incredible mother? It could be your mother, your grandmother, your sister, an aunt or even a friend! And you can honor her with an entry in our Your Mother Deserves the Best Mother’s Day Jewelry Contest and tell the... Read moreCrafting Pueblo Pottery: The Basics
Crafting pueblo pottery is an art that has adapted to find a within modern times. Yet, today’s pottery crafting methods have changed little from the traditional techniques used by pueblo potters for hundreds of years. In this week’s blog, we share the very basics of... Read morePalms Trading Company’s Native American Indian Scholarship
Studies have shown that college graduates are happier and more successful than those with only a high school diploma. And for many Native American Indian tribal members, a college education will benefit their tribe as well as themselves. Yet, many Native American... Read more
About Kachinas, Part 2: Names and Purposes
Last month, we featured part 1 of our 3 part blog series on Native American Indian kachinas. There, we detailed the myths, legends and spiritual beliefs behind the kachinas and their doll counterparts. This month, we’re exploring the kachinas you’ll find and their... Read moreKnow Your Pueblo Pottery
We sell a large variety of hand-made pueblo pottery from around New Mexico. The size, thickness, design and color of the pottery depends on which pueblo the artist comes from. The following are a few basic points to remember when distinguishing the style of one pueblo... Read moreTechnique: Tufa Casting
At Palms Trading Company, we have a wide selection of beautiful hand-crafted Native American Indian Jewelry. Some of the sterling silver jewelry we sell is made through the technique of tufa casting, a unique technique used by some Navajo artists to create intricate... Read moreAbout: Kachinas: Part One
At Palms Trading Company, you’ll find many hand-carved kachina dolls from Native American Indian craftsmen from around the Southwest. But kachinas are more than art — they are a part of a rich, spiritual tradition. What Are Kachinas? Although many think of the dolls... Read moreHeishi Beading
At Palms Trading Company, we offer beautiful pieces of art from Native American Indian artisans. Many of these pieces of art are hand-crafted using techniques passed down through generations, just like the techniques used to create the heishi beads. Ancient Traditions... Read morePottery Patterns: Feathers
At Palms Trading Company, we offer unique, hand-made pieces crafted by local Native American Indian artists, potters and silversmiths. Whether simplistic or highly decorative, these pieces are beautiful works of art. In many instances, their intricate patterns are... Read more