Rug Weaving Techniques of the Southwest Rug Weaving Techniques of the Southwest Traditional rug weaving materials in the Southwest Think you know everything about traditional Southwest rug weaving materials? Think again! Get ready for a wild ride across rainbow-colored woolen warp and weft, let’s face it, they’re more interesting than any drama playing out on the big screen these days. The legendary rug-making tradition of the Southwest doesn’t just roll out a welcome mat; it tells a story, sings a melody, and does the cha-cha on a weaver’s loom. And the stars of this flamboyant performance? None other than good old Mother Nature’s showstoppers- wool, cotton, and plant dyes. Once…
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Contemporary Sculptors of the Southwest Contemporary Sculptors of the Southwest 1. Influences and themes in Southwest contemporary sculpture When it comes to contemporary sculpture from the Southwest, two themes leap out like not-so-cactus-pricked coyotes from a visually stunning, culturally rich desert landscape – influence from Indigenous people and the powerful effect of nature, peppered with a generous dash of surreal and symbolic twists. The Historical Giants of Influence First, let’s tackle the “OG” influencers – the Native Americans who have occupied the Southwest for millennia. The influence these first peoples have had on contemporary Southwest sculpture is as apparent and deeply ingrained as the grandeur of the Grand Canyon—spellbinding, and…
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Healthy and Vegetarian Options in Southwestern Cooking Healthy and Vegetarian Options in Southwestern Cooking 1. Protein substitutes in vegetarian Southwestern cuisine Swap Your Steak for The Substitutes: Finding Protein in Vegetarian Southwestern Cuisine Mosey on over, meat lovers. The Southwest is no longer only for the hearty beefy burritos and chorizo laden enchiladas. Believe it or not, vegetarians can belly up to the bar too, without having to settle for a sad side salad. Yep, this is the wild, wild veggie west, where plant-based proteins are starting to steal the spotlight in Southwestern cuisine. The Wild Bean West, if you will. First, let’s clear some dust off what Southwestern cuisine…
