Silversmithing Technique: Sandcasting
The value of Native American Indian jewelry does not just come from the cost of the materials—the silver and the stones—used to make the piece. The value of each piece is also derived from the artistic tradition that inspired the piece and the craftsmanship that... Read moreHoliday Celebrations on the Pueblos
There are many different traditions when it comes to celebrating the holidays, but the holiday celebrations on the Pueblos are unlike any other. Tradition When the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, they began converting the Pueblo peoples to Catholicism. The... Read moreLast Minute Holiday Help from Our Personal Shopper
Everyone has that hard-to-shop for friend or family member—the person who already has everything or doesn’t like “the usual” or for whom you just want to buy something other than a scarf. If you’re having trouble finding that perfect holiday gift for that special... Read more
Turquoise Energy and Beauty
As one of the premier traders of Native American Indian jewelry, Palms Trading Company has a very large selection of handmade turquoise jewelry crafted by Pueblo and Navajo artists. Still, the use of turquoise in jewelry is not a modern innovation. The energetic and... Read more
Mining and Classifying Turquoise
Although many stones are used in Native American Indian jewelry, one of the most used and recognized is turquoise. The gem, which is “a hydrous phosphate of aluminum, containing copper, iron and other minerals,” ranges in color from bright green to blue-tinted, the... Read moreWe’re Thankful for…
Palms Trading Company has grown and thrived in Old Town Albuquerque for over 80 years thanks to our wonderful customers. But the success of our business is just a tiny fraction of all we’re thankful for. We have taken the time to reflect on what has brought us the... Read moreNavajo Sandpaintings
As one of the premier traders of Native American Indian art, Palms Trading Company has a selection of authentic sandpaintings (almost exclusively done by Navajo artists). These pieces are beautiful—the intricate designs and details made of colored sand are astounding,... Read moreHonoring Native American Indian Veterans
November 11th has long been the day set aside to recognize the contributions military veterans have made to the security and grandeur of our country. Unfortunately, because of cultural differences and military classification, some veterans have not received the... Read moreNative American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. As one of the Southwest’s premier traders of Native American Indian art, we think it’s important to look at why we should and how we can honor and preserve the cultures and traditions of our country’s Native peoples. A Month... Read moreHalloween Masks and Kachinas
Halloween has its roots in Celtic culture, where November 1 marked the New Year. On the day before the New Year, October 31, ancient Celts believed that portals opened enabling the dead to take humans to the spirit world. Over time, Romans and Christians influenced... Read more