How To Use Indian Pottery For Beautiful Western Home Decorating

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Saturday, 15 March 2008

More info... By Nelson Montana  There is nothing like authentic Indian pottery, like that made by the Tarahumara and Tigua Indian Tribes, to create a look of true southwest authenticity in your home. The natural clay is not only able to withstand years of use but is also what gives the pottery that popular rustic charm. The knowledge of pottery making has been passed down throughout the generations and is still made today as it has been for centuries. If you are like me and enjoy Indian pottery, you will definitely be thrilled when you hold a piece of this unique art in your hands, imagining the hard work involved in crafting such unique pottery. If you are thinking about collecting Indian pottery, you will find many types and might even discover some that you never knew existed. From rough style pieces of Tarahumara pottery with dark earth tone colors to exquisitely painted art pieces, made by the Tigua Indians, you will definitely not have a problem deciding on something you like. The different kinds of pottery is exciting for collectors because there is so much to choose from. The most interesting part of purchasing genuine Native Indian pottery is the fact that it has always been part of Indian life. Recently, collecting pottery has become fashionable again because of the revival of traditional Mata Ortiz pottery found in the northern state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Many pieces of Indian pottery can be used for both collection and cooking purposes. Many of the Tarahumara pots or ollas as they are called, are used to cook simple meals that consist mainly of beans and corn accompanied by hand-made tortillas. The ollas are designed simply for use and come in a variety of sizes and shapes that define how that particular pot will be used. No matter which type of pottery you purchase, whether for cooking or decorative purposes, you will definitely appreciate the hard work involved in making Indian pottery. You will find the way pottery is made very interesting. Made by hand, the traditional coil and pinch method is used instead of the pottery wheel. Finding and grinding the clay to a fine powder is the first step in pottery making. Water is then stirred into the clay powder and brought to the right consistency. A piece is made for the foundation of the pot and then clay coils are moulded together to build up the sides. The tools the Tarahumaras use for cleaning and smoothing the pot usually consist of pieces of gourd, stone or wood. They then fire the pot in a shallow hole after it has dried in the open air. It is then painted with traditional items like a feather, the fingers or a cloth-wrapped stick and a variety of paints like red ochre, iron oxide or hematite. Owning Indian pottery, whether a primitive style Tarahumara pot, an exquisitely painted piece by the Tigua Indians, or sophisticated artwork like Mata Ortiz, is truly a wonderful way to bring Native American traditions to life in your home. You can buy beautiful Indian pottery online, and in pottery shops and many stores that sell southwestern decor and accessories. If you want to be part of the exciting rebirth of Indian pottery collecting and add Native American style to your decor, try decorating with genuine pieces of hand-crafted Indian pottery. Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and author offering free information online about how to use Indian pottery for beautiful American Indian home decor. For more information visit http://www.missiondelrey.com Home And Garden Decor Share Your Opinion. (0 posts) Tag it: ?

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