Items We Love: Silver Arrowhead Pendant
Chris Gchachu's Arrowhead Pendant draws inspiration from the milky gray-and-white agate stone. Photograph by Inga Hendrickson. CHRIS GCHACHU OFTEN LETS the stone show him the way. The self-taught…
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Master Jeweler: Philander Begay
Philander Begay celebrates 20 years as a silversmith. Photograph by Stefan Wachs. TUCKED TOWARD THE rear of the R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery, in Gallup, Philander Begay’s workspace—adorned with…
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The Home Maker: Joan McDonald
Above: Joan McDonald crafts colorful screen-printed design from her Dixon studio. Photograph by Haley Lynn. AS THE OWNER of Embudo Fabric Design, in Dixon, Joan McDonald creates vibrant…
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Find Felt Bosch Creatures
Above: Artist Lise Poulsen's felt creatures are inspired by characters from medieval painter Hieronymus Bosch. Photograph by Inga Hendrickson. LISE POULSEN'S FELT CREATURES ($135–$185) are equal parts…
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Treat Yourself with These Custom Sugar Cookies
Sweet Cheeks Bakery has drawn a following for its Native jewelry designs. Photograph courtesy of Sweet Cheeks Bakery. EVA ARMENTA-KETCHELL DOESN’T HOLD BACK when describing her initial batches of…
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Find the Best Things to do in Historic Silver City
THE SUN HAS JUST BEGUN WARMING the storefronts of downtown Silver City. A few businesses along Bullard Street have set out sandwich boards on sidewalks dotted with chalk drawings. As I peek into shop…
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Kindred Spirits
505 Spirits highlights local ingredients such as prickly pear from A&J Family Farms. Photograph courtesy of 505 Spirits. FOR ANNA JONES, ROBERT HOUSTON FELT LIKE the one who got away. The couple dated…
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Where to Shop Fred Harvey–Era Jewelry
Vintage Fred Harvey-era jewelry, from left to right: vintage knifewing box, ca. 1930s, $395; vintage thunderbird pendant with turquoise, ca. 1950s, $495; vintage stamped bracelet with turquoise, ca…
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Emerald Tanner's Fine Art Focus in Gallup
Emerald Tanner enjoys highlighting contemporary artists in and around Gallup at Tanner's Indian Arts. Photograph by Brian Leddy. AS THE FIFTH-GENERATION OWNER of Tanner’s Indian Arts, Emerald Tanner…
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Beverly Taylor Showcases Farmington's Arts Scene
Beverly Taylor takes every chance she has to promote the arts in Farmington. Photograph by Jeremy Wade Shockley. WHEN BEVERLY TAYLOR returned to her hometown with her husband, Tom, she planned to help…
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