Native American Crafts

Accessories are to your home decor what jewelry is to an outfit, and your Southwestern decorating theme is no exception. This interior style works the best with natural accessories which help enhance the fun and colorful charm of the west. Adding items such as wall art, knick-knacks and pillows can help add the finishing touches to your Southwestern style home.

Wall art is a vital factor in any design theme, but your room will only look sharp if you situate it properly. When arranging art, think like a gallery and put the center of the piece at eye level. If you have numerous artworks to display on one wall, lay them out on the floor initially to get the best design. You can bring interesting ambiance into your Southwestern decorating theme design with colorful rugs or native American art that you should put anywhere.

Look at adding potted plants, horse figures, and colorful tiles for more of a feeling of the west. To best add to your decorating scheme, you should find accessories that not only match each other, but also the decorating theme. Stick to on theme pieces exclusively in order to achieve the look and feel you are working hard for.

Finding the perfect knick knacks to add appeal to your interior design can be fun plus help pull the room together. To add zip to your Southwest decorating, make sure you purchase accessories that have a fun and colorful feeling. Arranging Native American pottery in colorful groupings or having wrought iron knick knacks on wood shelves. When looking for accessories try to pick out ones which show your unique style. Contrary to what you might have been told, you don’t have to break your budget to take home the proper knick knacks. Looking for buys at thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets can get you interesting accessories for a lot less.

Another item you can purchase to add flair to your room design is decorative pillows. If you had the notion that pillows were purely for the bedroom, think again, they can put a fascinating touch to any room including the living room, dining room, bathroom and kitchen. Pillows can be displayed in the bathroom and kitchen, think about displaying them in chairs, on the hamper or on shelves. Pillows can be a wonderful enhancement to the bedroom when piled in front of the headboard. Pillows on the sofa or chairs in your family room, den or living room should help instill a bit of the Southwest decorating feel. To appropriately enhance your room design, stick with pillows that have southwestern colors – red, black, aqua, peach.

Adding leather and Native American prints to your Southwestern decorating theme will truly help the room stand out. But before you go out and purchase a bunch of items, you will need to have an idea of what kinds of items you want and purchase those pieces. When decorating with accessories, proportion is key so be sure you purchase items in the sizes you need. Using this philosophy you can make sure to get items that fit and look together perfectly.

• Authentic Native American handcrafted Squashblossam
• Sterling Silver, genuine denim lapis, and hallmarked
• Measures 23″
• One of a kind

Product Description
The impressive one of a kind Sterling silver ceremonial Squash blossom with

clustered blue Denim Lapis stones

is hand crafted by the NATIVE AMERICAN silversmith/artist “JW”

THE SYMBOL IS HALLMARKED ON back of THE CENTER PIECE

Total chain length is 23″-24″.
Center piece is about 3″ diameter.
Traditionl Hook & Eye Clasp

Will make a special gift for those who love to wear authentic Jewelry

made by Native Americans.

Authentic Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Native American Necklace with Denim Lapis

Product Description
Beautifully designed by Navajo silversmith Calvin Begay, this turquoise inlaid pendant celebrates the powerful horse. Suspended from an 18″ sterling silver snake chain, this horse with natural stone inlay makes a statement! Calvin Begay is known for the contemporary jewelry designs that he creates, finished with colorful inlay by a Navajo lapidary artist. Together, these talented artists produce southwestern style jewelry, blended with a fresh, modern look. Impressive! This running horse pendant is sterling silver and inlaid with beautiful light blue turquoise. A traditional southwest stone that adds the perfect complement to this sterling horse pendant. Clean, contemporary styling makes this a very versatile piece of jewelry. The horse has long symbolized power and friendship. Freedom and strength are also associated with the horse. Great for any age group. Horse measures 7/8″ in width and is 1″ in overall length, including the bale and hangs from a 18″ sterling silver snake chain. Native American Indian crafted. See our Taos Trading storefront for a great selection of jewelry designs and styles.

Southwestern Turquoise Inlaid Horse Pendant in Sterling Silver by Native American Indian Artist Calvin Begay on 18″ Sterling Snake Chain , #7780

 

Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of kachina dolls, sand paintings and jewelry or the eye catching colors of woven rugs, story tellers and pottery craft; having a little understanding about the American arts and crafts can help you make the most of your money.

 

As the native American art usually commands higher prices, some unscrupulous traders misrepresent imitation art and craft products as authentic. If you are considering to buy a piece of Native American art, here are some do’s and dont’s that will help you make an informed buying decision.

 

Do’s

Always prefer to buy the native American arts and craft products directly from the artists, galleries or at special shows. Attend seminars and functions, which draw native American artists and talk to them. Learn about the artists and their area of specialization.

Know what designs or products make a particular art piece well constructed and beautiful. It is important to understand the different types of art forms and what makes one art piece better than others. Research, research, research.

Do everything you can to check the authenticity of a particular art piece. Check out who the designer is and about him/her.

Purchase the artworks from a reputed dealer who has a association with the artist. Ask if you can return the artwork if you do not like it.

Learn about the law regarding sale and purchase of native American arts and craft products.

 

 

 

Dont’s

Buy an art piece if you don’t like it.

Feel that you will always have to spend big money to buy native American arts and crafts. There are some lesser known artists who create posters and more mass-produced items like nice gifts and decorations at much lesser prices. It is up to you whether you spend $35 or $35000 for a oil painting or a bronze statue. Know what the purpose of your purchase is?

Be afraid about asking questions. If a trader is selling native American artwork, he should disclose the authenticity of what he is offering. Genuine native American artwork can be identified with the Trademark of artist.

Hesitate to contact the artist to verify the authenticity of the artwork you are considering buying.

Believe on everything that you read on the Internet or are told by a sales person. There are many good books available in the market that you can use to enhance your knowledge about the native American arts and craft.

 

 

 

Product Description
Beautifully designed by Navajo silversmith Calvin Begay, this lizard pendant is unique and classy. Suspended from an 18″ sterling silver bead/bar chain, the round design of this pendant makes a statement! Calvin Begay is known for the contemporary jewelry designs that he creates, finished with colorful inlay by a Navajo lapidary artist. Together, these talented artists produce southwestern style jewelry, blended with a fresh, modern look. Impressive! This lizard pendant is sterling silver and inlaid with natural stones of turquoise, spiny oyster, lapis, sugilite and gold lipped shell. A rainbow of color that adds the perfect complement to this sterling lizard. The lizard is thought to be a keeper of the desert as well as a symbol of longevity. Lizard pendant measures 1″ in diameter and hangs from an 18″ sterling silver 1 bead, 1 bar chain. Native American Indian crafted. See our Taos Trading storefront for a great selection of jewelry designs and styles.

Southwestern Round Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Inlaid Lizard Pendant on 18″ Bead/Bar Chain in Sterling Silver by Native American Indian Artist Calvin Begay, #7776