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Grammy nominated flutist (Spirits in the Wind, Best Native American Album) Kelvin Mockingbird, provides eight special songs created to enhance meditation and contemplation. The solo Native American flute is one of the most popular instruments in music for meditation, and Mockingbird (of the Dine) is one of the masters at creating melodies that help the listener find moments of peace and relaxation.
Archive for March 6th, 2010
Mar
06
2010
Use Native American Drums for Unique Rustic TablesPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: American, Drums, Native, Rustic, Tables, Unique
Native American drums used for rustic tables are the exact opposite of the cold look of contemporary style and ultra modern decorating. People are making a strong shift in their expectations for their furniture’s comfort and design by embracing Native American. Drums suite both form and function when one desires to build a sense of home into their design. Warmth and friendliness have become the emphasis of this popular décor with Indian drum tables, antler lamps and rawhide lamp shades leading the way. The congeniality of a country smile or closeness with dear friends is the atmosphere sought after in today’s rustic design and becoming a reality through Native American drums.
Drums, Native American designs and natural materials are playing a big part in the reversal to comfort and simplicity. By combing various accents, decorators are creating rustic home décor with down home feel that is affordable and interestingly beautiful. Native American drums seem to fit the bill perfectly. Large pow wow drums are used as center or coffee tables while smaller Indian drums make perfect end tables. The primitive natural rawhide of the drums and the rich wood tones bring a rustic theme to the room that harmonizes all of the elements. It’s truly amazing what a unique look can be accomplished by using tables made from Native drums.
Native American drums as furniture hasn’t found a place in the lime light of flashy magazine photos of contemporary homes with hard steel and glass, but Native drum tables certainly have found a place in the hearts of Americans, Native or not. The homey relaxed feeling that it’s ok to take off your shoes and sit on the furniture is made with fabrics of homespun character, quilts and rag rugs, bent wood rockers and cedar drum tables.
Table drums also help the flow of the room because of their rounded corners. Coffee table drums help keep the room from looking overcrowded. Some of the greatest examples of rustic décor using Native American Indian drums are those that have a feeling of a country cabin or lodge, open and warm. Tarahumara Indian drums in particular are a type of Native American drum especially well suited to rustic furniture adding a rough hewn look with warm color for a great cabin look. Tarahumara pedestal drums range in size from 12” to 24” diameter making them just right for corner and end tables, while the larger powwow drums can be as large as 42” in diameter. Both use a perfect combination of beautiful rawhide with natural pine and cedar for an inviting feel.
Think Native drums American style, by using country crafts to warm your whole room and add a touch of rustic charm. Imagine the rekindling of by gone days when Teddy Roosevelt made the masculine hunting lodge style so popular. Antler chandeliers, bears carved from logs and antique hooks for hats and coats. Try using a lot of wrought iron lamps and accessories with your new drum tables. If you love western furniture as well as southwest style, try an old horse collar mirror or wrought iron horseshoe wall decoration. Native American drums as rustic furniture may be a new concept to some, but there is nothing more warm and simple than a Navajo rug under a Native drum, with Indian pottery and a log ladder near by to make a subtle but amazing affect. Southwestern designs on wool throws and tapestries are also perfect for this style. So make a bold statement in your favorite space with beautiful Native American drums.
Mar
06
2010
Canvas Print, Native American Drums – 12 x 18Posted by Blogmaster in Native American Artwork, tags: American, Canvas, Drums, Native, Print
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Mar
06
2010
Native American earrings- Every woman’s choicePosted by Blogmaster in Turquoise, tags: American, choice, Earrings, Every, Native, woman’s
Women look beautiful especially when they put the most beautiful jewelry on. Amongst various types, earrings are one such accessory that adds a tinge of that extra beauty to a womanâs face. Earrings can be worn in two ways; they can be either clipped on or worn on pierced ears. For pierced ears, one can choose from studs, chandelier, post and hoop or hook earrings. One can choose from the wide variety which includes earrings made in sterling silver and gold. Precious and semi precious stones and metals are used to make these earrings. Turquoise, jet, coral, lapis, opal, mother of pearl are some of the precious stones that add to the look of the earrings. Native American tribes like Navajo or Zuni also handcraft these earrings. The Zuni tribe is basically Indian tribes and they make use of stones to make elaborate designs. The Navajos are expert in creating exquisite deigns with the help of silver sheets, balls and wires. Chandelier earrings match formal wedding dresses and look good with casuals too. These are available in sterling silver or 14 k gold. Studded with gemstones, these pairs woo the women with their immaculate finish and magnificence. Choose the one that matches your dress and grab the spotlight at a party. Earrings accentuate every look, may it be casual or formal. Different shapes of earrings compliment different face shapes. Long and chandelier earrings look good on people with round faces. Teardrop earrings complement heart shaped faces. The assortment of earrings includes Zuni turquoise earrings, Turquoise earrings and turquoise inlaid earrings. The stone is a fad with the Jewelry lovers. Most of these stones used in the earrings are result of rocky or marine deposits in mines and seas. The earrings are beautifully designed to look appealing on any woman who wears them. Silver metal used in these earrings is of high quality and adds to the grace by making the earrings a bit sober irrespective of the stones used in it. The stones used are of various colors and you can buy one for every dress. The placing of stones is done carefully in order to avoid their mislaying. Pricing of these earrings is done keeping the customers in mind. The price range is varied and there are pieces which suit everyoneâs pocket. You will also find earrings which are studded with more than one precious stone. All of them unified together to make every pair a masterpiece. This article is written by Michael Russell. We offer you the best designs of Native American Earrings to choose from. Our Native Jewelry is handpicked from various American crafters. If you are looking for more information on Native American Jewelry, visit us.
Mar
06
2010
Hermitage Pottery-Thanksgiving Candle Skirt-Native AmericanPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Pottery, tags: American, Candle, Hermitage, PotteryThanksgiving, SkirtNative
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Mar
06
2010
Native American Jewelry, the Perfect Gift IdeaPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Jewelry, tags: American, Gift, Idea, Jewelry, Native, Perfect
This art form is one of the most beautiful of the native Indians of North America. Various pueblos have their own unique style of making jewelry. Sterling silver and turquoise are usually used in abundance. Men’s bolo ties, belt buckles and women’s necklaces, cuff style bracelets and earrings are the most common items made. The Navajo, Hopi and Zuni are the best pueblos, in my estimation, for high quality jewelry. The Navajo people are adept at hand casting silver and creating petit-point jewelry. They also do wonderful inlaid work with turquoise and various other stones such as coral, jet and spiny oyster shell. I am a big fan of turquoise so I usually enjoy the nugget type jewelry. I also love inlaid work. It takes many hours to complete a piece and when it’s done, you have a unique piece of wearable art. I have this thing for Zuni sunface’s. I even have two on my wedding ring! We have many available pieces on our website oneofakindthings.com I add new pieces weekly The Zuni are renowned for their inlaid work, using turquoise, opals, spiny oyster shell, malachite, hematite, mother of pearl, jet, and coral usually. Each tiny piece is cut and placed by hand creating the image or scene desired. The various stones have a spiritual meaning as well. Turquoise, for example, is a stone representing good fortune and good luck. Called the lucky stone in many cultures. The Hopi Indians are known for their sterling silver overlay work.Two pices of silver are layed over each other. The design is carved and etched deeply, creating a blackened design. Each piece tells a story in an intricately carved scene. I love Hopi jewelry for the symbols and story telling that each piece offers. I have many with the water symbol. In all of these pueblos the talent and creativity is unbelievable, resulting in some of the most beautiful jewelry in the world. Trina Strong is the owner of One of a Kind Things, an online store dedicated to hand made Native American gifts. She also deals in Fair-Trade items, and her own watercolors of the southwest. Her store is an online store at www.oneofakindthings.com |
















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