Native American Indian Baskets of the Southwest
Native American Indian Art of all kinds often represents so much more than an item of monetary value. In fact, the value of much of the work of the Native Americans of the southwest runs far deeper than that. In her book Indian Baskets of the Southwest, Clara Lee... Read more
Water Symbolism in Native American Indian Art
Pueblo peoples have inhabited the American Southwest for well over 500 years. Continued life in the arid region depends on water, and the importance of seasonal rains is evident in the traditional designs and patterns that adorn many types of Native American Indian... Read more
The Unique Art of Cochiti Pueblo
Every Pueblo in New Mexico has its own rich history, culture and artistic traditions, and Cochiti Pueblo is no exception. Many Cochiti Pueblo members make their living by selling their art, which includes pottery and jewelry like many other Pueblos. However, Cochiti... Read more
Mata Ortiz Pottery
At Palms Trading Company, we are proud to provide a collection that includes hand-made Native American Indian arts and crafts. However, we also carry another type of hand-made pottery: Mata Ortiz. What is Mata Ortiz Pottery? Mata Ortiz pottery is modern,... Read more
Thunderbird and Lightning Patterns: Meanings, Symbolism & Significance
At Palms Trading Company, many of the pieces of handmade jewelry and pottery in our inventory are decorated with beautiful patterns. Most of these patterns have historical and spiritual significance to the artists and to their Pueblo. The patterns symbolize important... Read more
Pueblo Feast Days (Sandia and Ohkay Owingeh)
Two Pueblos hold Feast Days in June: Sandia Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. June is a great time to take the family to view these sacred days—it’s not yet too hot (you will be standing outside) as it will be in July, August and even September. In our blog this week,... Read more
Jim Thorpe Native American Games
On June 8th through the 14th, the Jim Thorpe Native American Games will be held in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The games are attended by thousands of athletes who represent Native American Indian nations, tribes and bands from the US who come together for a week of “sports and... Read more
Make a Unique Statement with Native American Indian Jewelry
New Mexico is a unique state: our culture is a blend of western, Spanish and Native American Indian, specifically Pueblo and Navajo. At Palms Trading Company, our Native American Indian jewelry pieces are products of that unique blend. Much of the jewelry we... Read more