Kachinas Part 3: The Creation of Kachina Dolls
We’ve come to part three in our three-part series on kachina dolls. In the first blog, we talked about the history and spiritual importance of the kachinas. In the second, we looked at the individual kachinas and their spiritual and ceremonial roles. This blog will... Read moreMaria 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