Native American Crafts

As a social tradition, smoking using a Native American pipe was an activity that took place even before Columbus came to the New World. The use of the pipe denoted various meanings in social settings as well as rituals. These unique handmade pipes have become well known throughout Native American history.

Even before Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World, tobacco followed the Indian trade routes all throughout the continent. Part of the important rituals and ceremonies of many tribes is pipe smoking. Maybe even more than the tobacco itself, the craftsmanship of the pipe has been given much importance. There are many different pipes made with individual features.

The Pipestone is one of the most common types of pipes. Many know it as the Calumet. This type of pipe has been used for centuries for various rituals and ceremonies. The Sioux tribe and other Plains Indian tribes used the popular peace pipe. A wooden stem is attached to a carved calamite or pipestone for a Calumet Pipe to be made. Because of trading with other tribes, this indigenous product became available all throughout the country.

A smaller pipe from the Iroquois as well as Cherokee tribes was another variety. Southwest Indians also used antlers as pipes. The tomahawk pipe was made in the post-Columbian America. Also very popular in Native America is the Elbow Pipe.

Effigy pipes are also famous. Eagles are some of the more popular carved animals. The variety and craftsmanship of these pipes vary from tribe to tribe, but they all have one common factor. Native Americans have always paid close attention to the craftsmanship and details. These pipes are symbolic and hold great importance and are created beautifully from objects from nature.

Native American pipes can be used for ceremonies where people would pass around the pipe in a clockwise direction. In more social events, when the host lights up the pipe, it would mean that it is time for the guests to head home. These subtle and unique things make the use of the Native American pipe very insightful. These pipes made by Native Americans make wonderful artifacts. A fun hobby for pipe lovers is to discover the unique variety of well crafted and rustic Indian pipes.

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Inspired by Native American artistry, this stunning bracelet features seven symbolic charms, turquoise and genuine onyx beads. Product is not crafted by Native Americans. Actual size is 7 1/2″ in length.

American Indian Charm Bracelet

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• Art Print is New and in Mint Condition
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This beautiful art goes well in any room. Artwork is manufactured by Art Prints Inc. using state of the art equipment and quality materials such as premium grade high quality acid free lithograph art paper.

Ansel Adams B/W Photo Native American Indians Landscape Picture Art Print

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• Stands with Wolf
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Native American Indian Sculpture Stands with Wolf

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• Art Print is New and in Mint Condition
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This beautiful art goes well in any room. Artwork is manufactured by Art Prints Inc. using state of the art equipment and quality materials such as premium grade high quality acid free lithograph art paper.

Russell Native American Indian Horses Western Cowboy Animal Picture Art Print

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This is a high quality piece of authentic Native American, Navajo pottery. This unique piece of Navajo pottery is artfully hand tooled to decorate the rustic vase. The artist cuts the design by hand before the firing process.

Click picture to see detail. The result is a fabulous hand tooled piece with the carved look that is so popular. Each piece is unique, no two are exactly alike. This piece would be perfect for any southwest style, western d?cor or cabin. It would also make a great special gift.

Measures 3″ tall, 3.5″ wide.

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Native American Navajo Pottery Vase -Hand Tooled

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Script Team Necklace – a REAL “Eye Catcher”! Scripted Team name with link chain.

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Buffalo Hunt Art Print Framed Poster Native American Indian – 20″ x 16″

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• Native American Indian hand crafted single strand turquoise necklace.
• Approximately 16 inches long from tip to tip.

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Native American Indian hand crafted single strand turquoise necklace. Please note, this is a hand made one of a kind item. While the item you purchase will be very similar in style, there may be some variation in colour design and/or artist. Please feel free to email us with questions in this regard. Approximately 16 inches long from tip to tip. Please allow 3-5 days for orders to be received and processed before shipment.

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The unique look of rawhide lamp shades for kitchens and country decorating has been popular since the end of the great depression when women first began to look at their homes in ways other than utilitarian. This was the case with not only kitchens, but living rooms and later family rooms and dens as well. What is also now called southwest décor and western style as well as ranch style came naturally as the designs sprung from the use of everyday items. The same was true with country style homes. As the wealthier class began to have second homes called country homes, the working class began to use the same techniques in their homes too.

As lanterns and oil lamps gave way to the first rustic lamps it was rawhide that was one of the first chosen materials to serve as a shade. If you like the handcrafted work and style of a bygone area, the rustic texture and color tones of natural rawhide will definitely be part of what you want to incorporate into your country kitchen. There are also a few other elements that will help you create the country style look.

For a country kitchen consider the natural look of wood. It’s best to keep with a primitive or rustic style. Rough edges and uneven surfaces are desirable. If you have a large kitchen, darker woods can be used whereas lighter tones are better for smaller areas. Rawhide lamp shades should be used in any area where a table lamp or desk lamp would be placed. Depending on the layout of your kitchen, a floor lamp may also be utilized. One fabulous feature of rawhide shades is that they are available in light or dark as well as colors to fit your particular color palette.

As you use rawhide lamp shades and rustic wood furniture you will be delighted to see the dramatic impact they make. With these two elements in place the back drop will be set. Now, there are a few other things to consider that will bring the kitchen to life. Along with rawhide, lamps and rough wood furniture pieces in the kitchen, the single largest contributors to a country kitchen are area rugs. Not the machine made versions but real hand woven wool rugs with their rich colors and wonderful textures. This is where you can really shine. You have complete control at this point.

Play it safe with earth tones of tan, cream and rust or be bold and use a rich orange, red, blue or green. If you would like to have a western kitchen flavor just add dark red with grey, black and white. If you feel like a southwest kitchen, choose a southwest rug with a turquoise background or accents. Different patterns can be used around the space if the same color schemes are used. The great thing about wool weavings is they are so versatile. Not only great on the floor, they also make perfect wall hangings because they are of tapestry quality. Place a long narrow wool table runner or a small woven rug on your table as a centerpiece base. Carry the theme to floor runners in hallways, in front of the counter or behind an island. It’s hard to go wrong because woven wool rugs add so much to the overall design with the hand hewn wood and hand laced rawhide shades.

By now your room is coming alive and looking great. It just needs some accessories to give it the “wow” factor and pull the whole thing together. One of the best types of accessory is Indian pottery. Use clay vases on the table or counter with dried flowers or eucalyptus. Native American pottery is perfect for the look because it is usually hand coiled and more primitive in appearance. Place it around the room and use pitcher and bowl sets or painted dishes to set the table atmosphere. Add to the homey feel with hand carved wooden dough bowls, a primitive log ladder or wrought iron. As you will see, all of these elements build on each other for a wonderful country kitchen and with a few variations on color you can also include elements of western style or southwestern decor.

As you consider adding rawhide lamp shades to your kitchen, along with the other design elements, it may not be necessary to buy new lamps. Rustic lamps are desirable but it is the leather lampshades that make the difference. You may be able to use lamps you already have. It’s amazing what a transformation is made with rawhide lamp shades.

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