The Pueblo Indians are a group of native tribes who inhabit regions of north eastern Arizona and north western New Mexico. New Mexico Pueblo comprise the Hopi, the Zuni, Acoma and Laguna.
They live in permanent settlements known as Pueblos, a Spanish word meaning village or town. They are well known for the stone or adobe apartment like dwelling structures. The rooms of these dwellings are square and they have thick, flat roofs. The roof of one home is reached from the level below by a movable ladder. The traditional dwelling did not have windows or doors, with access being through trapdoors in the roof. This was a protection against enemy invasion. Modern dwellings, however, have glass windows and hinged doors.
The Pueblo are skilled basket makers. Each village has developed its own technique in basket making. The Pueblo are also accomplished potters. The pottery is characterised by the beauty of it’s decoration and shape. Some tribes, like Zuni, are also famous for their jewelry making, in particular using turquoise stone.
4 comments:
Beautiful and so much meaning and history in your work! Love it!
Wow this is lovely and so interesting to read the story behind it!
Really cool! great job!
It's great to learn the history behind an art piece. What talent to be able to transform your sketches into needlework!
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