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Native American Hand Drums For Rustic Home Decorating

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Native American hand drums are among the most famous cultural icons in the world. For centuries Native people relied on their belief in the special power of drums for the most important things in life. Hand drums have always been the most prized possession and Native instruments of choice in the areas of Native American spirituality and physical healing. Native hand drums can be very personal and carry deep trust by those charged with the responsibility of Native American healing ceremonies. Just as each tribe is different, the Native American drums of each vary accordingly. In some tribes, hand drums are used only in secret ceremonies whereas in others, Indian hand drums are the focal point of the public ceremony. In both cases and in every aspect in between, the drum plays a key role. Hand drums are also used in sweat lodges as well as in dancing and personal meditation. Indian American hand drums are probably most commonly called hoop drums because of their construction. Unlike pow wow drums or trunk drums made from hollowed tree trunks, Indian hand drums are made with a light weight ring of wood. **End Summary** Topics: Native American hand drums]]> American Indian]]> native drums]]> Indian]]> drums]]> native]]> interior decorating]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Craig Chambers is an expert on Native drums and drumming. Extensive information on Native American hand drums is available at www.nativeamericandrums.net

Go Rustic - Add Rawhide Lamp Shades To Your Lamps Today

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Go rustic with genuine rawhide lamp shades, the easiest way to develop a country or rustic style. Even if your current lamps and furniture are more traditional, create a warm western or southwest atmosphere in any room. Rawhide replacement lamp shades and table lamp shades will set the tone of your space and bring the warm country or rustic flavor that creates such a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Rawhide chandelier lamp shades can create a natural focal point for your room and draw elements together as the eye finds rawhide table lamp shades and floor lamp shades around the room. Mini lamp shades or clip on lamp shades are also perfect for a candelabra style lamp or wall sconce. If you have a unique lamp that requires a special shade, rawhide lamp shades can be custom fitted to meet your specific needs. Rawhide lampshades are perfect for a log home or cabin as well as country, ranch or rustic decor. There is no substitute for genuine rawhide raw hide" lamp shades for southwestern lamps, antler lamps, wall sconces, chandeliers and home lighting and rustic western lamps. **End Summary** Topics: rawhide lamp shades]]> rawhide]]> lamp]]> shades]]> lampshades]]> lamps]]> western]]> southwest]]> chandelier]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Mission Del Rey creates rawhide lamp shades & rustic lamps. Others articles of interest are available on their website. This article may be freely reprinted with active link included.

Native American Indian Drums

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400

When one visits an Indian reservation pueblo or village, you can very likely hear the beautiful melodic tones of an Indian drum. Tradition plays a strong part in Native Songs and culture. The instrument that produces the most powerful sound is the Indian drum. The type of Indian drums varies. Each Indian tribe constructs drums to their particular desire. Drums may be created with carved images of people. Or, other Indian tribes may choose animal designs to adorn their Indian drums. Some use jewels and color in northwest Indian drums. Drums are designed by hand and are particular to each drum maker. Indian drums are very popular today. Many people of a variety of ethnic backgrounds use Indian drums in drumming groups and as rustic home dÃ©cor. It is no longer difficult to find authentic Indian drum because of the use of the internet. And, in many locations and regions of the country, Indians drummers have businesses, offering their Native hand drums and hand crafts. In the western United States, and southwest, Indian drum are common in stores as well. A large number of Indian tribes inhabit New Mexico and Arizona. **End Summary** Topics: northwest indian drums]]> indian drums]]> native american]]> native]]> indian]]> hand drum]]> native drum]]> hoop]]> pow wow]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Northwest Indian Drums in one sided and two sided styles for drumming and decor. This article may be freely distributed with live html link included.

Use Antler Lamps For Western Lighting With Rawhide Lamp Shades

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Antler lamps are one of the most beautiful accessories available for western décor. So much more than a lighting fixture, antler lamps bring life to your room. If you have a cabin or mountain home, the rustic character of antlers with their beautiful shapes and variety of natural color will give your space the distinctive western look you desire. Ranch owners as well as those building modern log homes have recognized antler lamps for years as the must have lighting to complete their rustic home look. Because of the smooth curves of antler lamps and chandeliers there is a natural beauty inherent in the antlers themselves that compliments perfectly any type of southwestern or western furniture. There is a dynamic with antler lamps that seems to pull every element together and firmly ground the room as a sophisticated rustic space. Antler lamps have a magic about them that seems to add balance and focus. Antler lamps also compliment many other rustic elements for rustic décor. In the Northwest or “north woods” style antlers may be added to snow shoes and complimented with rawhide lamp shades to fashion fabulous wall sconces. **End Summary** Topics: antler]]> lamp]]> rawhide]]> shades]]> western]]> southwest]]> lighting]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Craig Chambers, is the President of Mission Del Rey , an Arizona non profit organization preserving the Tarahumara Indians through traditional skills, antler lamps with rawhide lamp shades and other hand crafts. For further information or questions please write to info@missiondelrey.com

Rawhide Lamp Shades For Rustic Lighting - How To Measure And Choose The Right Size Lampshade

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The right rawhide lamp shade can make a perfect lamp. But the wrong size shade can make a beautiful lamp look out of balance. And ordering the wrong size lampshade is inconvenient and expensive. Make the right choice the first time. Our specialty is rustic lighting and southwestern rawhide lamp shades but the technique we use will work with any lamp shade, rawhide or otherwise. Give it a try to help choose the right shade for your lamp even before you order. Follow this simple procedure to help make the right choice the first time. First, we need to understand how lampshades are measured. You will need three measurements, bottom diameter, top diameter and height. The height of a shade should be measured straight up and down vertically…not along the slant. Measuring Tip #1: The reason we measure height up and down, "vertically" is that the height measurement of you lamp from bulb socket base to top of harp is probably the minimum vertical height you will want to cover with your shade. **End Summary** Topics: Rawhide Lamp Shades]]> Rustic Lighting]]> cabin lighting]]> antler lamps]]> rawhide shades]]> lampshades]]> leather]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Craig Chambers, is the President of Mission Del Rey , an Arizona non profit organization preserving the Tarahumara Indians through traditional skills, rawhide lamp shades , rustic lamps, drums and pottery.