Palms Trading Company Scholarship Fund
Have you seen the commercials for the American Indian College Fund—“Help a Student Help a Tribe”? Well they’re not the only ones contributing to the education of Native American Indian students. Palms Trading Company created a scholarship fund to help local Pueblo... 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
Pottery of the Greater Ancient Southwest
While many people commonly associate pottery from the southwestern United States with the widely recognized Acoma Pueblo or the People of Zuni, the reality is that pottery has been central to Pueblo life for centuries. To really appreciate the rich culture and history... Read morePottery Patterns: Feathers
At Palms Trading Company, we offer unique, hand-made pieces crafted by local Native American Indian artists, potters and silversmiths. Whether simplistic or highly decorative, these pieces are beautiful works of art. In many instances, their intricate patterns are... Read more
Pueblo Feast Days (Sandia and Ohkay Owingeh)
Two Pueblos hold Feast Days in June: Sandia Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. June is a great time to take the family to view these sacred days—it’s not yet too hot (you will be standing outside) as it will be in July, August and even September. In our blog this week,... Read more
Pueblo Native American Pottery and its Defining Characteristics
Here at Palms, when we say “Native American Pottery,” we usually mean pottery made by the Pueblo Indians. Although other tribes practice the art, that of the Pueblos is best known. While one pueblo often adapts certain features from a neighbor, each has its... Read more
Pueblo Pottery Exhibit Transforms Storytelling
When thinking of art exhibits, you may imagine walking through rooms and halls filled with artifacts silently vying for your attention. Placards reveal dates, names, and some relevant details about the pieces. Sometimes the visit seems more like a grade school history... Read more
Pueblo Pottery Meaning and Symbolism
Pueblo pottery is handmade by various indigenous Pueblo peoples. Many members of the Navajo Nation also create pottery; however, Navajo is not classified as a Pueblo. Over the years, Pueblo pottery has gained popularity due to its remarkable beauty and craftsmanship.... Read more