Artist Spotlight: Ronald Chavez
It’s our pleasure to introduce you to our friend, Santo Domingo artist Ronald Chavez, who is best known for his beautiful slab and bead work. Born on April 20, 1958 to Rosalita and Remijio Chavez, Santo Domingo artist Ronald Chavez learned the craft of heishi... Read more
The Traditional Native American Wedding Ceremony
This story about the Traditional Native American Wedding Ceremony was once told to Palms Trading Company owner Guy Berger by Margaret Gutierrez, a famous potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. A week or two before a couple is married by a Catholic priest, the... Read moreNative 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
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