Dressed For Market.

There were some interesting outfits on market day. You couldn't help but notice this colorful skirt as this woman passed you by. More artwork tomorrow. I just wanted to change it up a bit.

Jacob Salazar

The is the work of Jacob Salazar. Jacob is a Santero (Saint Maker)which is a Spanish tradition that back centuries. As you can see the craft is still alive and thriving in New Mexico. One day I hope to own a piece of his work. Click on the photo to see a better detail of his work. Happy weekend everyone!

Beautiful Bultos

"These brightly colored sculptures of santos (saints) or other religious figures are carved from the wood of trees that grow in New Mexico: cottonwood, cottonwood roots, aspen and pine. Bultos are used for daily reverence, for general decoration, and as a talisman in churches and private homes." This beautiful piece is the artwork of Rodolfo Parga one of the many artist at the Spanish Market this past weekend.

Weavings For Your Wednesday.

These weavings were made by fourth generation weaver Timothy J. Martinez from Chimayo New Mexico. Here at Spanish Market you could get anything from a rug to a wall hanging and even pillow covers.

Retablo

This large retablo painted by artist Teresa May Duran caught the attention of many shoppers early on market day. It was our first stop and one of our favorites. I could see it hanging in our entry way.

The Future

This is Bernardo Jaramillo III, one of the young artist exhibiting at the Spanish Market this weekend. He is holding the Retablo of San Pasqual patron saint of cooks that I bought from him. We like to purchase art work from the young artist every year.

"A Retablo is a term for a Latin American devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art."

My Wish For You.

I shot this at a ceramics gallery on Canyon Road. I like when I find a little peace in unexpected places, don't you. Enjoy your Sunday!

Bowls

These beautiful bowls would sure put color in anyones home. These came all the way from Swaziland and were made by artist Sitsembiso Simelane.

Colorful Chickens

These colorful chickens flew in all the way from Haiti just to be at the the Folk Art Market. This weekend is the Spanish Market here in Santa Fe. Come back soon to see photos from that market. Have a good one everyone.

Tattoo?

If you had the time to wait you could get one of these Henna tattoo artists to put their art on you at the Folk Art Market.

Beads

If you like beautiful African beads this is the place to get them. There was every color under the sun. What I loved about shopping here is that all the artists were very friendly.

Necklace Anyone?

If you want to make a statement when you walk into a room these neck pieces from China will do the trick. The day I was at the Folk Art Market I didn't see anyone try one on but I would have loved to have snapped a photo of someone modeling one. Would you wear one?

International Folk Art Market

It's July in Santa Fe and that means it's time for the International Folk Art Market.
This was here the weekend before this one. Artist from all over the world come to show and sell their work. Like the Spanish and Indian markets both coming soon by the way. People came to Santa Fe from all over to shop.

Together As One

I have so many of these photos left but it would take a long time to show them to you all so I decided to end with this one. The one thing I love most about attending these pow wows is that all of the dancers come from different tribes yet they all seem as one when they dance and when they meet up before and after the event. Just like these two, sharing a moment after a dance.

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Moving Like The Wind.

During the childrens dance it was like this little one was floating on the wind. You couldn't help but notice this child with every pass made.

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Jingle Dress

This was one of my favorite dances to watch. The Jingle Dancer competition. This was my favorite dress but I love the belt most of all. Have a great weekend everyone.

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Dressed For The Dance.

Here is another great example of the bead work. Look at the work on this dancers headdress. I saw some many new outfits this year. Makes you wonder how long it takes to make something like this.

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Butterfly

The beaded work on all of the clothing and hair pieces were amazing. This young girls butterfly was one of my favorites. When she was dancing she was like the butterfly floating across the arena.

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Taking A Break.

This young man was taking a break after dancing in the childrens competition of the pow wow. It was amazing to see these kids carry on in the footsteps of their older siblings and parents.

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Dancer

I love the regalia that the dancers were at the pow wows. The colors and designs on some of the dancers clothing must have taken hours to create.

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One People

Yesterday we attended the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. In the backround our the Taos mountains which are a very spiritual place for the Taos Pueblo people. There were dancers from all over the United States, Canada and even a few Aztec from Mexico. It was very moving to see the people from different tribes together in one place.


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Pow Wow Drum

Today we are headed up to Taos again but this time we are attending the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. The singers will use a drum similar to this when performing the music used for the dances. I shot this at a perfomance a few months ago.

One Home.

Along Bent street among all of the businesses and a museum you will find this one private residence. If it were mine I think I would enjoy watching all of the tourist as they stroll along my street. Have a great weekend everyone!

Human Line Studio

Here is another Taos gallery on Bent street. I was in a hurry to get home and now I wish that I had the time to see the artwork. I couldn't link to the website but if you would like to see more check out www.humanlinestudio.com

Taos Cookery

Looking for something for the cook in your life. Try the Taos Cookery they have something for every cook. It's a small store but it has a nice cozy feeling inside. Not only that but look the Red chile is already at the door.

The Taos Gallery

A littler further down from Governor Bent's home on Bent street is the Taos Gallery one of many in the city to lure the art lover.

Governor Bent's House Taos.

This is the home of the of the first territorial governor of New Mexico, which features adobe architecture, 19th-century frontier artifacts and family furnishings. I did not get a chance to go in but I can say I would prefer it over a mansion.

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Taos

Just on the outside of the Taos plaza is Our Lady of Guadalupe church. It's not as famous as St. Francis de Asis in the Ransho de Taos but it was pretty against this blue sky.

Colorful View

You can see painted window like this inside the La Fonda Hotel in downtown Santa Fe but one of my favorite windows is in this store. Made In New Mexico is one of my favorite stops when I visit the Taos Plaza. I would love to have windows like this in my home.

She Came To Party!

You'll have to click on this one for better view. I loved this woman in the Tie Dyed dress with the white gloves. While at the Taos Solar Music Festival she didn't care who watched or what type of music was playing. She was just there to have a great time and boy did she!
Happy Weekend everyone!

Theme Day: Reflections

And it's that time of the month again. It's Theme Day here on CDP and this months theme is Reflections. As I was walking down Bent street in Taos I caught sight of a reflection of the stairs leading to the street on the door of this skin care shop.

Take some time to visit the reflections from around the world by clicking on the link below.

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